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The owner of a Kansas avionics company was sentenced after selling controlled technology to Russian buyers without the required export licenses. The case underscores the legal and compliance exposure surrounding unauthorized transfers of export-controlled aerospace equipment to Russia.
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The owner of a Kansas avionics company was sentenced after selling controlled technology to Russian buyers without the required export licenses. The case underscores the legal and compliance exposure surrounding unauthorized transfers of export-controlled aerospace equipment to Russia.
EASA is proposing a system to monitor takeoff performance in real time, including aircraft parameter and position checks and ongoing supervision. The initiative would establish a regulatory and operational framework for detecting deviations during the critical takeoff phase, with implementation envisioned from 2033.
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UK launch companies Skyrora and HyImpulse reached separate milestones as the country’s emerging orbital sector develops. Skyrora used a scaled vehicle at Machrihanish to validate Skyrora XL pressurization and engine performance, while HyImpulse passed the Civil Aviation Authority review required to launch from SaxaVord early next year.
ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA have formed a coalition urging EU policymakers to preserve voluntary, secure biometric travel services in the Digital Omnibus. The group says the framework should support smoother journeys while protecting passenger choice and privacy.
Singapore plans to impose a world-first green levy on flights departing the city-state, adding a new cost to air travel as fares and operating expenses continue to rise. The measure puts environmental policy directly into ticket pricing and airline cost planning.
The FCC advanced its deregulation agenda with two decisions: exempting certain space activities from federal environmental regulations and making 1,000 megahertz of spectrum available. The actions could reduce regulatory requirements for affected space activities while expanding access to communications capacity.
The airline passenger experience association has joined aviation leaders calling on Congress to fund the $30 billion Modern Skies Act. The proposed investment would modernize the U.S. air traffic control system and improve the passenger experience.
An industry coalition is pressing the FAA to broaden the scope of its proposed duty-and-rest rule, which currently applies only to Part 121 carriers. The appeal raises questions about whether fatigue-management requirements should cover additional commercial aviation operations.
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