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EU doubles down on carbon pricing for international flights, setting up a US confrontation

The EU is reinforcing its carbon tax approach for international aviation, despite US opposition to carbon pricing. The move is positioned to trigger an extended dispute with Washington over how emissions are attributed and charged for flights crossing borders.

2026-05-12T06:50:10.669357-07:00

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Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA certification director

2026-05-12T06:46:23.592482-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

EU Space Act’s extraterritorial compliance could reshape Türkiye’s space operator compliance and EU–NATO regulatory alignment

2026-05-12T01:50:12.946576-07:00

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Israel considers reimbursing airlines for aircraft parking costs abroad

2026-05-12T00:58:01.973628-07:00

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EU doubles down on carbon pricing for international flights, setting up a US confrontation The EU is reinforcing its carbon tax approach for international aviation, despite US opposition to carbon pricing. The move is positioned to trigger an extended dispute with Washington over how emissions are attributed and charged for flights crossing borders.

2026-05-12T06:50:10.669357-07:00

EU doubles down on carbon pricing for international flights, setting up a US confrontation

Vertical Mag

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA certification director EASA has named Thibauld Jongen as its aircraft certification director, placing him in charge of the agency’s certification posture and leadership of the function responsible for validating new and modified aircraft designs. The appointment signals a focus on combining innovation with aviation safety expertise within the EU type-certification framework.

2026-05-12T06:46:23.592482-07:00

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA certification director

SpaceWatch Global

EU Space Act’s extraterritorial compliance could reshape Türkiye’s space operator compliance and EU–NATO regulatory alignment A #SpaceWatchGL analysis says the EU Space Act may materially affect Turkish space operators via extraterritorial compliance duties, an “equivalence” pathway, and shifting EU–NATO regulatory dynamics. The article frames the changes as a legal and strategic risk that Türkiye’s space sector should monitor early.

2026-05-12T01:50:12.946576-07:00

EU Space Act’s extraterritorial compliance could reshape Türkiye’s space operator compliance and EU–NATO regulatory alignment

ch-aviation

Israel considers reimbursing airlines for aircraft parking costs abroad Israel’s government is considering reimbursement for airlines’ aircraft parking costs incurred outside the country, according to ch-aviation’s coverage of El Al Israel Airlines-related developments. The move targets a specific cost pressure tied to aircraft positioning and operational constraints during the current security situation.

2026-05-12T00:58:01.973628-07:00

Israel considers reimbursing airlines for aircraft parking costs abroad

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Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight secures AOC Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight has secured an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC), positioning the cargo operator to scale commercial flight operations. The certification milestone broadens the carrier’s ability to launch and expand freighter services and access additional charter and scheduled cargo opportunities.

2026-05-11T21:32:02.931251-07:00

Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight secures AOC

Bloomberg

IFM Investors threatens to walk away from A$3 billion Australia SAF project unless airlines are mandated to use the fuel IFM Investors warned it could scrap a planned A$3 billion sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) investment in Australia unless the government mandates airline uptake. The ultimatum spotlights how SAF supply-developer economics remain highly dependent on binding demand signals, not only production funding.

2026-05-11T19:36:12.298843-07:00

IFM Investors threatens to walk away from A$3 billion Australia SAF project unless airlines are mandated to use the fuel

ch-aviation

China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement China Eastern Airlines’ former chair was held over an alleged bribery case, according to cluster coverage. The development adds to scrutiny of airline leadership conduct and the controls surrounding aircraft and other procurement decisions.

2026-05-11T17:03:41.420917-07:00

China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement

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FAA updates real-time weather analysis guidance after operator feedback, adding backup capability when automated sensors fail The FAA has revised its guidance for real-time weather analysis following operator feedback, emphasizing continuity of information quality when automated sensors underperform or fail. The updated system behavior provides backup coverage so decision-making can continue without relying solely on sensor outputs.

2026-05-11T15:31:42.411031-07:00

FAA updates real-time weather analysis guidance after operator feedback, adding backup capability when automated sensors fail

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EU doubles down on carbon pricing for international flights, setting up a US confrontation

Thibauld Jongen appointed EASA certification director

EU Space Act’s extraterritorial compliance could reshape Türkiye’s space operator compliance and EU–NATO regulatory alignment

Israel considers reimbursing airlines for aircraft parking costs abroad

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