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ANAC and EASA validate Citation M2 Gen2 autothrottles—certification opens sales pathways in Brazil and Europe

Brazil’s ANAC and Europe’s EASA have validated the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 configuration with autothrottles, clearing a key capability for potential in-market approvals. The regulatory greenlight is positioned to unlock new commercial opportunities for the aircraft in both Brazil and Europe.

2026-06-01T08:28:37.051530-07:00

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Spaceport facility bonds become law, reframing how space infrastructure can be financed

2026-06-01T06:13:47.660079-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Pivotal joins PennDOT-led MSCE team in FAA-selected eVTOL Integration Pilot Program

2026-06-01T02:20:07.009095-07:00

eVTOL Insights

Boeing Saudi Arabia, GACA kick off AAM airspace and operations feasibility analysis with SkyGrid and KAUST

2026-06-01T01:42:03.668038-07:00

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ANAC and EASA validate Citation M2 Gen2 autothrottles—certification opens sales pathways in Brazil and Europe Brazil’s ANAC and Europe’s EASA have validated the Cessna Citation M2 Gen2 configuration with autothrottles, clearing a key capability for potential in-market approvals. The regulatory greenlight is positioned to unlock new commercial opportunities for the aircraft in both Brazil and Europe.

2026-06-01T08:28:37.051530-07:00

ANAC and EASA validate Citation M2 Gen2 autothrottles—certification opens sales pathways in Brazil and Europe

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KLM cancels flights to/from Entebbe amid Ebola-linked travel and entry restrictions KLM has cancelled flights to and from Entebbe airport near Kampala, citing restrictions tied to an Ebola outbreak in central Africa. The Dutch carrier said the decision follows measures impacting travel access, while operational planning is underway as the situation remains under observation by health authorities.

2026-06-01T06:34:36.182898-07:00

KLM cancels flights to/from Entebbe amid Ebola-linked travel and entry restrictions

SpaceNews.com

Spaceport facility bonds become law, reframing how space infrastructure can be financed A new law authorizes “spaceport facility bonds” after more than three decades in public and project finance, signaling a step-change in how space infrastructure projects can be capitalized. The measure is positioned as a fundamental shift for space infrastructure finance, with implications for future buildout cadence and project risk allocation.

2026-06-01T06:13:47.660079-07:00

Spaceport facility bonds become law, reframing how space infrastructure can be financed

FlightGlobal

UAC transfers first serial-production MC-21-310 import-substitution airliner to flight-test Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation has moved the first serially produced import-substituted Yakovlev MC-21-310 into the flight-test department after final assembly. The twinjet remains in certification progress, placing the serial airframe step directly into validation timelines.

2026-06-01T02:59:10.746831-07:00

UAC transfers first serial-production MC-21-310 import-substitution airliner to flight-test

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Pivotal joins PennDOT-led MSCE team in FAA-selected eVTOL Integration Pilot Program Pivotal will participate as a team member of the Multistate Collaborative eIPP (MSCE), led by Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. MSCE was selected by the FAA for the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, positioning Pivotal within the early operational effort to generate real-world data for powered-lift integration.

2026-06-01T02:20:07.009095-07:00

Pivotal joins PennDOT-led MSCE team in FAA-selected eVTOL Integration Pilot Program

FlightGlobal

Romania orders two additional Leonardo C-27J Spartans under EU SAFE for Ministry of Internal Affairs emergency missions Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports to expand airlift capacity for disaster relief, civil contingency, and humanitarian tasks. The aircraft will be financed via the EU’s SAFE instrument, with the first delivery slated for 2029.

2026-06-01T01:45:33.006187-07:00

Romania orders two additional Leonardo C-27J Spartans under EU SAFE for Ministry of Internal Affairs emergency missions

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Boeing Saudi Arabia, GACA kick off AAM airspace and operations feasibility analysis with SkyGrid and KAUST Boeing Saudi Arabia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) have moved from MoU to action, with SkyGrid launching an AAM Airspace and Operational Feasibility Analysis. The effort is framed to support advanced air mobility operational planning alongside KAUST.

2026-06-01T01:42:03.668038-07:00

Boeing Saudi Arabia, GACA kick off AAM airspace and operations feasibility analysis with SkyGrid and KAUST

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Approval of Turkish investment in Air Europa faces delays A decision on Turkish investment in Spain’s Air Europa is being delayed, potentially pushing back the timeline for any ownership or strategic changes tied to the deal. The delay adds another layer to cross-border airline investment and regulatory approvals that can affect carriers’ near-term planning and capital allocation.

2026-06-01T00:58:01.964690-07:00

Approval of Turkish investment in Air Europa faces delays

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ANAC and EASA validate Citation M2 Gen2 autothrottles—certification opens sales pathways in Brazil and Europe

Spaceport facility bonds become law, reframing how space infrastructure can be financed

Pivotal joins PennDOT-led MSCE team in FAA-selected eVTOL Integration Pilot Program

Boeing Saudi Arabia, GACA kick off AAM airspace and operations feasibility analysis with SkyGrid and KAUST

News Timeline