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FAA proposal would lift the overland supersonic ban, enabling civil flights faster than Mach 1 over the continental U.S.

The Trump administration says it is moving toward civil supersonic flight over the continental U.S., including a FAA notice of proposed rulemaking that aims to end the blanket overland prohibition. The plan would reverse a longstanding ban and establish a new noise-focused framework to allow supersonic operations over land.

2026-06-30T09:29:59.196636-07:00

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EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts

2026-06-30T09:29:21.329373-07:00

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Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes

2026-06-30T02:29:19.114728-07:00

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Putin calls for faster civil aircraft production to meet Russia’s passenger-volume targets

2026-06-29T23:15:33.148639-07:00

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FAA proposal would lift the overland supersonic ban, enabling civil flights faster than Mach 1 over the continental U.S. The Trump administration says it is moving toward civil supersonic flight over the continental U.S., including a FAA notice of proposed rulemaking that aims to end the blanket overland prohibition. The plan would reverse a longstanding ban and establish a new noise-focused framework to allow supersonic operations over land.

2026-06-30T09:29:59.196636-07:00

FAA proposal would lift the overland supersonic ban, enabling civil flights faster than Mach 1 over the continental U.S.

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EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts EU member states have agreed to extend a waiver suspending tariffs on US-made goods, including aircraft and spare parts. The decision is intended to give Brussels and Washington additional time to negotiate and finalize a permanent trade deal.

2026-06-30T09:29:21.329373-07:00

EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts

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Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes Lufthansa’s cargo unit says Gulf rivals are returning to challenge its position even as new EU parcel rules—starting with a fee—threaten a major e-commerce cargo pipeline into Europe.

2026-06-30T02:29:19.114728-07:00

Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes

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Putin calls for faster civil aircraft production to meet Russia’s passenger-volume targets President Vladimir Putin warned that government passenger-volume targets may not be met even with strong demand, citing the need to accelerate civil aircraft production. He pressed senior ministers and aerospace executives on meeting the transport pipeline goals during a high-level air transport industry meeting.

2026-06-29T23:15:33.148639-07:00

Putin calls for faster civil aircraft production to meet Russia’s passenger-volume targets

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Putin urges faster civil aircraft production to meet government passenger targets

2026-06-29T23:15:33.148639-07:00

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Northern Ontario Airfare Affordability Program targets cheaper regional fares via provincial subsidy North Star Air (Ontario), Bearskin Airlines, Air Creebec and Wasaya Airways have launched the Northern Ontario Airfare Affordability Program (NOAAP), seeking provincially funded subsidies to reduce air travel costs across Northern Ontario. The initiative is positioned as an affordability lever for regional connectivity.

2026-06-29T17:11:45.764870-07:00

Northern Ontario Airfare Affordability Program targets cheaper regional fares via provincial subsidy

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FAA pushes to accelerate approvals for new aircraft and engines The FAA is seeking to speed up the approval process for new aircraft and engine designs, aiming to reduce time-to-entry for emerging aerospace products. The effort signals continued regulatory focus on balancing safety oversight with faster certification outcomes.

2026-06-29T16:26:56.180435-07:00

FAA pushes to accelerate approvals for new aircraft and engines

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American Airlines hit with $2.64M annual TSA fee under DHS ‘Crewmember Access Point’ program American Airlines says it will pay an estimated $2.64 million each year to enroll more than 47,500 pilots and flight attendants in DHS’s ‘Crewmember Access Point’ program, allowing them to bypass regular TSA airport security screening.

2026-06-29T13:25:53.978926-07:00

American Airlines hit with $2.64M annual TSA fee under DHS ‘Crewmember Access Point’ program

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FAA proposal would lift the overland supersonic ban, enabling civil flights faster than Mach 1 over the continental U.S.

EU member states extend suspension of tariffs on US aircraft and spare parts

Lufthansa Cargo faces renewed Gulf competition as EU parcel fee rules threaten key e-commerce lanes

Putin calls for faster civil aircraft production to meet Russia’s passenger-volume targets

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