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US Air Force pushes semiautonomous aircraft integration with training and simulation to build operator trust

Former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall says trust between aircrew and CCAs will be established through simulations and exercises as the service moves forward with integrating semiautonomous aircraft. Officials view enhanced training and realistic mission rehearsal as key to enabling effective CCA employment.

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2026-07-20T05:55:29.616756-07:00

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Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions

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2026-07-20T03:08:40.382945-07:00

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Kuwait Airways to restructure into a fully state-owned company

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2026-07-19T23:38:34.782724-07:00

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Vietnam eases aircraft leasing and airline licensing rules

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2026-07-19T20:08:40.046032-07:00

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Ireland signs Passenger Capacity Act 2026, setting up removal or amendment of Dublin Airport’s 32 million-passenger cap Ireland has signed the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Act 2026, moving toward axing or revising the long-postponed 32 million-passenger annual cap at Dublin International. The change could reset the airport’s regulatory growth envelope following years of delay.

2026-07-20T07:24:00.546309-07:00

Ireland signs Passenger Capacity Act 2026, setting up removal or amendment of Dublin Airport’s 32 million-passenger cap

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US Air Force pushes semiautonomous aircraft integration with training and simulation to build operator trust Former U.S. Air Force secretary Frank Kendall says trust between aircrew and CCAs will be established through simulations and exercises as the service moves forward with integrating semiautonomous aircraft. Officials view enhanced training and realistic mission rehearsal as key to enabling effective CCA employment.

2026-07-20T05:55:29.616756-07:00

US Air Force pushes semiautonomous aircraft integration with training and simulation to build operator trust

Washington Post

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Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions A new push from lawmakers would make a permanent ban on in-flight phone calls, following decisions by some airlines in Europe to relax in-flight calling rules. The proposal would tighten passenger communications standards across fleets rather than leaving them to individual carriers.

2026-07-20T03:08:40.382945-07:00

Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions

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Kuwait Airways to restructure into a fully state-owned company Kuwait Airways plans to restructure its corporate structure so it operates as a fully state-owned company. The move shifts the airline’s ownership model to full government control, setting a new baseline for governance and strategic decision-making as it prepares for future operating and commercial priorities.

2026-07-19T23:38:34.782724-07:00

Kuwait Airways to restructure into a fully state-owned company

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Vietnam eases aircraft leasing and airline licensing rules Vietnam moved to relax aspects of aircraft leasing and the airline licensing process, according to ch-aviation. The change is aimed at reducing friction in how airlines access aircraft and obtain operating authority, with implications for fleet planning and market entry.

2026-07-19T20:08:40.046032-07:00

Vietnam eases aircraft leasing and airline licensing rules

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FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries The FAA has ended a phased oversight program and restored Boeing’s authority to issue airworthiness certificates for newly built 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. The move signals regulator confidence in Boeing’s quality and certification processes, with potential upside for delivery timing and production momentum.

2026-07-17T21:14:27.580442-07:00

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries

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FAA accepts new standards for certifying larger, more capable MOSAIC light-sport aircraft The FAA has accepted new standards that expand the certification pathway for MOSAIC light-sport aircraft, enabling manufacturers to certify larger and more capable designs. The update broadens what qualifies under the light-sport category, reshaping product development and compliance planning for GA and training aircraft makers.

2026-07-17T19:28:26.010191-07:00

FAA accepts new standards for certifying larger, more capable MOSAIC light-sport aircraft

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FAA chief seeks extra $10B from Congress to accelerate U.S. air traffic control modernization as demand set to double The FAA says it needs an additional $10 billion from Congress to reform the U.S. air traffic control system, which the agency describes as antiquated. The request is framed around policymakers’ expectation that air traffic will double over the next two decades and the need for a faster modernization timetable.

2026-07-17T08:29:42.314645-07:00

FAA chief seeks extra $10B from Congress to accelerate U.S. air traffic control modernization as demand set to double

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