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Iran raises minimum fleet requirement to five as airline start‑ups proliferate

Iran has raised the minimum fleet requirement for airline start‑ups to five aircraft, a regulatory change announced amid a recent surge in new carrier applications. The adjustment alters licensing thresholds for entrants and is likely to reshape the pace and profile of launches in Iran's market.

2026-02-19T00:30:30.200518-08:00

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Canada prioritizes pilots, researchers, health workers and select military recruits in revamped Express Entry

2026-02-18T16:10:28.734104-08:00

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IATA and ALA demand 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport charges (2027–2031), accuse operator of 'gaming the system'

2026-02-18T04:41:28.715446-08:00

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Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

2026-02-18T08:37:02.978070-08:00

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ATR to decide on hybrid‑electric Evo regional airliner by end‑2029, built on EU Clean Aviation demonstrators ATR will decide by end‑2029 whether to launch a hybrid‑electric regional airliner under its Evo programme. The proposal is grounded in technologies and demonstrators developed through EU‑backed Clean Aviation projects that underpin propulsion, systems integration and maturity assessments for the concept.

2026-02-19T01:56:05.875574-08:00

ATR to decide on hybrid‑electric Evo regional airliner by end‑2029, built on EU Clean Aviation demonstrators

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Iran raises minimum fleet requirement to five as airline start‑ups proliferate Iran has raised the minimum fleet requirement for airline start‑ups to five aircraft, a regulatory change announced amid a recent surge in new carrier applications. The adjustment alters licensing thresholds for entrants and is likely to reshape the pace and profile of launches in Iran's market.

2026-02-19T00:30:30.200518-08:00

Iran raises minimum fleet requirement to five as airline start‑ups proliferate

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Canada prioritizes pilots, researchers, health workers and select military recruits in revamped Express Entry Canada has rewritten Express Entry priorities to actively recruit researchers, health‑care workers, aviation professionals (including pilots) and certain military recruits for permanent residency, aiming to reduce overall PR intake while channeling talent into critical public‑sector and defence roles, Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said.

2026-02-18T16:10:28.734104-08:00

Canada prioritizes pilots, researchers, health workers and select military recruits in revamped Express Entry

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Bahamas clears SpaceX to resume rocket landings after last year’s debris incident The Bahamas has completed required regulatory and environmental reviews and cleared SpaceX to resume rocket landings in its territory, authorizing a return to operations following a debris incident last year. The decision follows safety and operational assessments and lifts a prior local restriction on landings.

2026-02-18T11:13:19.634749-08:00

Bahamas clears SpaceX to resume rocket landings after last year’s debris incident

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EU to field sovereign satcom: Iris2 to offer free, anonymous government links as GOVSATCOM goes live Brussels plans to offer Iris2 satellite communications free and anonymously to governments, with deployment accelerated from 2029 and commercial links potentially pre-empted during crises. The move coincides with activation of GOVSATCOM secure‑encrypted services as the EU builds a homegrown alternative to Starlink and other global providers.

2026-02-18T10:15:35.912836-08:00

EU to field sovereign satcom: Iris2 to offer free, anonymous government links as GOVSATCOM goes live

Aviation Week

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Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation to overhaul portions of the FAA's type‑certification process for electric air taxis and Advanced Air Mobility aircraft, aiming to boost transparency and speed approvals as developers face costly, time‑consuming certification hurdles.

2026-02-18T08:37:02.978070-08:00

Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

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Amazon Leo accelerates LEO deployment after major launch and regulatory win Amazon's Leo broadband programme gained momentum after a major satellite launch and a regulatory approval, giving the operator both in‑orbit capacity and cleared licensing to advance deployment. The twin developments reduce near‑term operational and commercial risk and support plans to speed service rollouts.

2026-02-18T08:05:21.390931-08:00

Amazon Leo accelerates LEO deployment after major launch and regulatory win

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IATA and ALA demand 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport charges (2027–2031), accuse operator of 'gaming the system' IATA and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) seek a 4.9% annual reduction (excluding inflation) in AENA airport charges for 2027–2031, saying that level still allows an airport investment plan of nearly €10 billion over the period and accusing AENA of ‘gaming the system’.

2026-02-18T04:41:28.715446-08:00

IATA and ALA demand 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport charges (2027–2031), accuse operator of 'gaming the system'

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Iran raises minimum fleet requirement to five as airline start‑ups proliferate

Canada prioritizes pilots, researchers, health workers and select military recruits in revamped Express Entry

IATA and ALA demand 4.9% annual cut to AENA airport charges (2027–2031), accuse operator of 'gaming the system'

Bipartisan Senate bill to overhaul FAA type certification for eVTOLs and Advanced Air Mobility

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