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FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner

Since August 2025, an FAA CFR 14 Part 25 development project has examined certification activities for a 200‑seat airliner, mapping program plans and the compliance steps required under Part 25. Leeham's analysis outlines the practical development tasks and regulatory milestones operators and OEMs will face.

2026-02-20T00:06:36.669355-08:00

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FAA Part 25 development mapped for a 200-seat airliner: activities and timelines

2026-02-20T00:06:35.362363-08:00

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House unveils bipartisan bill to implement 50 NTSB recommendations after Jan 2025 DCA midair collision

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European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence The European Commission, via its CWP 2026, unveiled the 'European Space Shield' — an action plan intended to reinforce EU member states' defense capabilities by coordinating space assets, resilience measures and cooperative procurement. The initiative signals a stepped-up EU role in space-based defence planning and capability development.

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European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence

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FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner Since August 2025, an FAA CFR 14 Part 25 development project has examined certification activities for a 200‑seat airliner, mapping program plans and the compliance steps required under Part 25. Leeham's analysis outlines the practical development tasks and regulatory milestones operators and OEMs will face.

2026-02-20T00:06:36.669355-08:00

FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner

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FAA Part 25 development mapped for a 200-seat airliner: activities and timelines Leeham News examined an FAA CFR 14 Part 25 development project for a 200-seat airliner, mapping the certification activities and timelines since August 2025. The analysis identifies key development phases, regulatory milestones and schedule drivers OEMs and suppliers must manage to reduce program risk and accelerate time-to-market.

2026-02-20T00:06:35.362363-08:00

FAA Part 25 development mapped for a 200-seat airliner: activities and timelines

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Arkia asks Israeli government for insurance support for Belarus operations Arkia has asked the Israeli government to provide insurance support for its flight operations to Belarus, ch-aviation reports. The carrier is seeking state-backed coverage to sustain these services while addressing the commercial and regulatory risk tied to operating in Belarus.

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Arkia asks Israeli government for insurance support for Belarus operations

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House unveils bipartisan bill to implement 50 NTSB recommendations after Jan 2025 DCA midair collision A bipartisan group of House lawmakers released legislation to implement 50 safety recommendations from a year‑long investigation into the January 2025 midair collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a UH‑60 Army Black Hawk at Reagan National that killed 67, tying NTSB findings to ADS‑B/transponder requirements and elements of the Senate ROTOR Act.

2026-02-19T12:34:33.428902-08:00

House unveils bipartisan bill to implement 50 NTSB recommendations after Jan 2025 DCA midair collision

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Brazil pushes to loosen FNAC loan terms as BRL4bn earmarked for airlines in 2026 Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Costa Filho has asked the Finance Ministry to relax conditions on loans backed by the National Civil Aviation Fund (FNAC) as the fund prepares to disburse 4 billion reais (~$765 million) starting in 2026. The request targets tighter access to state-backed financing for carriers.

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Brazil pushes to loosen FNAC loan terms as BRL4bn earmarked for airlines in 2026

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EU to increase private‑jet spending by €5M (≈50% vs 2021), Commission cites geopolitical volatility The European Commission will increase spending on private jets by €5 million — roughly a 50% rise versus 2021 — with officials saying the figure reflects "the broader geopolitical context and increased volatility in international affairs." Change reflects adjustments tied to heightened geopolitical risk.

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FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner

FAA Part 25 development mapped for a 200-seat airliner: activities and timelines

SkyGrid and Wisk publish Automated Flight Rules framework to scale urban autonomous eVTOL operations

House unveils bipartisan bill to implement 50 NTSB recommendations after Jan 2025 DCA midair collision

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