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Airbus CEO Faury warns of elevated geopolitical and trade risks after 'significant' damage

Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury told employees the start of 2026 is "marked by an unprecedented number of crises" and "unsettling geopolitical developments", urging the company to prepare for heightened geopolitical and trade risks following what he described as "significant" damage to the business.

2026-01-25T04:49:03.718987-08:00

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Wizz Air UK asks US DOT to operate A321XLR scheduled and charter services to United States

2026-01-24T12:44:48.803017-08:00

Economic Times

Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout

2026-01-23T03:59:55.533638-08:00

FAA

FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions near Reagan National (DCA)

2026-01-23T04:00:36.628024-08:00

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Airbus CEO Faury warns of elevated geopolitical and trade risks after 'significant' damage Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury told employees the start of 2026 is "marked by an unprecedented number of crises" and "unsettling geopolitical developments", urging the company to prepare for heightened geopolitical and trade risks following what he described as "significant" damage to the business.

2026-01-25T04:49:03.718987-08:00

Airbus CEO Faury warns of elevated geopolitical and trade risks after 'significant' damage

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Wizz Air UK asks US DOT to operate A321XLR scheduled and charter services to United States Wizz Air UK has applied to the US Department of Transportation for a foreign‑carrier permit and exemptions to operate scheduled and charter services to the United States using Airbus A321XLRs. Backed by investor Bill Franke, the carrier says initial operations would be charter flights under Open Skies rules.

2026-01-24T12:44:48.803017-08:00

Wizz Air UK asks US DOT to operate A321XLR scheduled and charter services to United States

Flying Magazine

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization The Modern Skies Coalition — a group of manufacturers, trade associations and labor unions — has endorsed a transportation appropriations bill in Congress designed to advance airspace modernization. The unified backing signals broad industry support for allocating federal funds to upgrade national airspace systems and related infrastructure.

2026-01-23T11:16:26.308434-08:00

Modern Skies Coalition endorses transportation appropriations bill to advance airspace modernization

AINonline

House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI A House Transportation & Infrastructure panel approved legislation to establish digital pilot certificates and to support transitions of military controllers into FAA air traffic control roles. Separately, the FAA certified the first California college under its enhanced Air Traffic Controller Collegiate Training Initiative, expanding formal recruitment pathways.

2026-01-23T08:04:40.213090-08:00

House advances digital pilot certificates and military-to-FAA ATC hiring as FAA approves first college under enhanced CTI

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House appropriator: NASA FY2027 budget must be strengthened, should build on FY2026 gains With the FY2026 appropriations process effectively closed, a senior House appropriator says NASA's FY2027 budget must be strengthened and should build on this year’s restored funding levels and program wins. The lawmaker urged targeted increases to protect science programs and sustain strategic initiatives.

2026-01-23T04:55:43.744107-08:00

House appropriator: NASA FY2027 budget must be strengthened, should build on FY2026 gains

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FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions near Reagan National (DCA) The FAA has formalized permanent restrictions that ban all but essential helicopter and powered‑lift flights within defined airspace near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), including over the Potomac, following the Jan. 29, 2025 mid‑air collision that killed 67. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the rule.

2026-01-23T04:00:36.628024-08:00

FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions near Reagan National (DCA)

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Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout London Heathrow has lifted the 100‑milliliter carry‑on liquids restriction across all terminals after completing an airport‑wide rollout of CT baggage scanners. The change, effective January 2026, is intended to boost security throughput and streamline connections — and sets a practical precedent for other regulators.

2026-01-23T03:59:55.533638-08:00

Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout

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CAE and Volocopter partner to build global eVTOL pilot training as VoloCity moves toward certification and serial production CAE and Volocopter announced a partnership to develop, certify and deploy a global pilot training programme for eVTOL air taxis. The tie‑up comes as Volocopter advances the VoloCity toward EASA SC‑VTOL compliance, FAA concurrent validation and production approvals.

2026-01-23T02:15:16.861370-08:00

CAE and Volocopter partner to build global eVTOL pilot training as VoloCity moves toward certification and serial production

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Airbus CEO Faury warns of elevated geopolitical and trade risks after 'significant' damage

Wizz Air UK asks US DOT to operate A321XLR scheduled and charter services to United States

Heathrow ends 100‑ml carry‑on liquids ban after airport‑wide CT scanner rollout

FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions near Reagan National (DCA)

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