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• David Kaminski-Morrow
Russia’s federal air transport regulator has declared Ukrainian notifications warning of risks to air transport over Russia “null and void,” calling them illegitimate. The move follows President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning about potential risks, deepening the dispute over the safety of civilian operations in Russian airspace.
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Russia’s federal air transport regulator has declared Ukrainian notifications warning of risks to air transport over Russia “null and void,” calling them illegitimate. The move follows President Volodymyr Zelensky’s warning about potential risks, deepening the dispute over the safety of civilian operations in Russian airspace.
Argentina and Uruguay have signed an agreement removing capacity restrictions on air services between the two countries. Confirmed by both foreign ministries, the framework liberalizes flight frequencies and routes as the governments seek to strengthen bilateral air connectivity.
Brazil has suspended the air operator certificate (AOC) of Total Linhas Aéreas, removing the carrier’s authorization to conduct commercial air operations. The action places the airline’s operating status under regulatory scrutiny and highlights the immediate business impact of losing certification.
A U.S. court has convicted a Russian national in a case involving approximately $1 million worth of aircraft spare parts destined for Aeroflot. The conviction highlights the legal and compliance exposure surrounding the movement of aviation components linked to Russia.
Paddy Lowe, founder of Zero Petroleum, is calling on airlines and governments to take greater risks to scale sustainable aviation fuels, as the company works to certify a “100% replica” of Jet A-1 produced from air and water.
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Regent completed its first crewed electric seaglider flight, carrying two captains 33 feet above Narragansett Bay for 30 seconds and traveling 596 meters. The milestone comes as the FAA advances its eIPP pilot program and Archer begins a multi-state Midnight eVTOL tour ahead of planned air-taxi operations.
Hydrogen in Aviation says the UK has made progress against its 2024 goals but warns that momentum is insufficient to secure a leading position in hydrogen-powered flight. The report calls for concerted action to prevent more ambitious international competitors from capturing the technology and industrial opportunity.
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Boeing’s $8.4 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems has exposed previously unidentified liabilities, while the FAA fined the company $3.1 million for hundreds of quality-system and safety violations tied to 737 production. Separately, foreign airlines are challenging the exclusion of non-U.S. operators from a $5.7 billion 5G upgrade fund.
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