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Slovenia blocks Israir landing at Ljubljana, forcing diversion to Zagreb amid claims of political retaliation

Slovenian authorities denied an Israir flight permission to land in Ljubljana, allegedly for political reasons linked to Israel’s actions in Gaza. Passengers were forced to continue overland to Ljubljana, after the aircraft diverted to Zagreb. Israir says this breaches European Open Skies rules.

2026-06-04T09:56:53.176324-07:00

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France cuts passenger air transport tax on public service obligation (PSO) routes, shifting cost burden away from PSO operators

2026-06-04T09:46:49.838968-07:00

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Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

AINonline

FAA proposes $336,000 civil penalty for Planet Nine Air over alleged flight mislabeling (Nov 2023–Aug 2024)

2026-06-04T08:10:58.659697-07:00

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Slovenia blocks Israir landing at Ljubljana, forcing diversion to Zagreb amid claims of political retaliation Slovenian authorities denied an Israir flight permission to land in Ljubljana, allegedly for political reasons linked to Israel’s actions in Gaza. Passengers were forced to continue overland to Ljubljana, after the aircraft diverted to Zagreb. Israir says this breaches European Open Skies rules.

2026-06-04T09:56:53.176324-07:00

Slovenia blocks Israir landing at Ljubljana, forcing diversion to Zagreb amid claims of political retaliation

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France cuts passenger air transport tax on public service obligation (PSO) routes, shifting cost burden away from PSO operators France’s Ministry of Transport has issued an order (published May 31, 2026) reducing the passenger air transport tax applied to France’s PSO routes. The change is designed to lower the tax burden impacting routes operating under public service obligations.

2026-06-04T09:46:49.838968-07:00

France cuts passenger air transport tax on public service obligation (PSO) routes, shifting cost burden away from PSO operators

AINonline

FAA proposes $336,000 civil penalty for Planet Nine Air over alleged flight mislabeling (Nov 2023–Aug 2024) The FAA has proposed a $336,000 civil penalty against Planet Nine Air, alleging the carrier mislabeled flights between November 2023 and August 2024. The notice frames the matter as violations of FAA requirements governing how flights are identified and reported.

2026-06-04T08:10:58.659697-07:00

FAA proposes $336,000 civil penalty for Planet Nine Air over alleged flight mislabeling (Nov 2023–Aug 2024)

Reuters

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases Airbus handed over 81 jets in May, a sharp year-on-year increase, industry sources say. The month’s jump was partly attributed to the release of aircraft that had been stuck in a China-related regulatory stand-off, easing delivery paperwork friction after earlier delays.

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

Bloomberg

Switzerland weighs F/A-18 Hornet service-life extension as $6B F-35 procurement slips Swiss MPs are pressing the government to reassess plans to retire the F-5 and F/A-18 fleets, citing concerns over rising F-35 costs and delays to the program’s Block 4 baseline. In parallel, Switzerland has completed F/A-18C/D life-extension work through the early-2030s to bridge to incoming F-35A aircraft, while a proposed 6 billion-franc procurement is tied up in a pricing dispute.

2026-06-04T03:28:04.590762-07:00

Switzerland weighs F/A-18 Hornet service-life extension as $6B F-35 procurement slips

SpaceNews.com

China sets institutional framework to support space-based computing infrastructure China is building an industrial policy framework to back a push toward space-based computing infrastructure, backed by the emergence of influential coordinating bodies. The development signals Beijing’s intent to move from scattered efforts toward more centralized, scaled institutional support for on-orbit computing capability.

2026-06-04T03:13:21.771997-07:00

China sets institutional framework to support space-based computing infrastructure

FlightGlobal

Wizz Air warns Serbia could force Belgrade base closure from November after regulatory changes Wizz Air says Serbia’s amended aviation rules could compel it to cease Belgrade base operations from November 2026, branding the move as an attempt to pressure the airline out of Serbia and into violating its European obligations. Serbia’s civil aviation authority argues the law is equitable, prompting calls for EU intervention.

2026-06-04T02:43:08.835344-07:00

Wizz Air warns Serbia could force Belgrade base closure from November after regulatory changes

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Mauritius rules out Air Mauritius partner/privatization for now Mauritius’ prime minister said there is currently no Air Mauritius partner, effectively putting privatization plans on hold. The decision keeps Air Mauritius’ ownership and control status unchanged in the near term, shaping the airline’s restructuring and investment runway as Mauritius navigates its civil aviation priorities.

2026-06-04T02:13:50.466594-07:00

Mauritius rules out Air Mauritius partner/privatization for now

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Slovenia blocks Israir landing at Ljubljana, forcing diversion to Zagreb amid claims of political retaliation

France cuts passenger air transport tax on public service obligation (PSO) routes, shifting cost burden away from PSO operators

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

FAA proposes $336,000 civil penalty for Planet Nine Air over alleged flight mislabeling (Nov 2023–Aug 2024)

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