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FAA proposes rule to streamline approvals of new aircraft and engines, targeting lower cost and faster certification timelines

The FAA is proposing a rule intended to reduce the cost and time required to obtain approvals for new aircraft and engines. If adopted, the change would be a potential tailwind for major manufacturers’ certification programs, including Boeing and GE Aerospace.

2026-06-25T11:12:13.557092-07:00

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Tanzania’s AirMuj secures Gabon AOC, sets sights on Kenya

2026-06-25T10:56:57.196998-07:00

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EBAA backs SAF book-and-claim push that could extend eligibility to non-EU airports

2026-06-25T06:41:32.923941-07:00

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House Appropriations backs FY2027 defense bill at $1.07T topline; funds Space Force at $55.5B and Air Force FAMM add, while cutt

2026-06-25T04:40:33.630341-07:00

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FAA proposes rule to streamline approvals of new aircraft and engines, targeting lower cost and faster certification timelines The FAA is proposing a rule intended to reduce the cost and time required to obtain approvals for new aircraft and engines. If adopted, the change would be a potential tailwind for major manufacturers’ certification programs, including Boeing and GE Aerospace.

2026-06-25T11:12:13.557092-07:00

FAA proposes rule to streamline approvals of new aircraft and engines, targeting lower cost and faster certification timelines

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Tanzania’s AirMuj secures Gabon AOC, sets sights on Kenya Tanzania-based AirMuj has won an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) in Gabon, positioning the carrier for regional expansion. The move also signals an intent to build route momentum toward Kenya, leveraging the new authorization to pursue cross-border growth.

2026-06-25T10:56:57.196998-07:00

Tanzania’s AirMuj secures Gabon AOC, sets sights on Kenya

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EU vote extends Airbus–Boeing tariff truce, delaying start of EU retaliation EU countries are set to vote on extending the suspension of the EU’s retaliatory tariffs tied to the Airbus–Boeing dispute, keeping the trade truce in place. The duration of the extension remains under negotiation, prolonging uncertainty for both OEMs’ commercial and policy pipelines.

2026-06-25T09:12:40.031340-07:00

EU vote extends Airbus–Boeing tariff truce, delaying start of EU retaliation

AINonline

EBAA backs SAF book-and-claim push that could extend eligibility to non-EU airports The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA/EBAA) praised an “encouraging direction” in ongoing lobbying efforts around SAF book-and-claim, saying it could broaden the scheme’s coverage beyond EU airports. The development is positioned as a potential unlock for business aviation sustainability accounting and compliance planning.

2026-06-25T06:41:32.923941-07:00

EBAA backs SAF book-and-claim push that could extend eligibility to non-EU airports

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House Appropriations backs FY2027 defense bill at $1.07T topline; funds Space Force at $55.5B and Air Force FAMM add, while cutt The House Appropriations Committee advanced its fiscal 2027 defense spending bill totaling $1.07 trillion for the Pentagon, including $55.5 billion for the U.S. Space Force. Markup also boosts Air Force Family of Mass Missiles (FAMM) by $300 million to $355 million, while raising concerns over a “risky” reconciliation path for munitions and F-35 procurement and cutting the Air Force working capital fund tied to parts and flying hours.

2026-06-25T04:40:33.630341-07:00

House Appropriations backs FY2027 defense bill at $1.07T topline; funds Space Force at $55.5B and Air Force FAMM add, while cutt

AeroTime

Frankenburg opens Riga Mark I counter-UAS missile factory to mass-produce low-cost interceptors Estonian startup Frankenburg has opened the first missile manufacturing site in the Baltics in Riga, aiming to mass-produce its Mark I counter-UAS interceptor missile. The company positions the “low-cost” interceptor as a scalable response to rising unmanned-airspace threats across the region, paired with counter-UAS systems and policies.

2026-06-25T01:34:55.946443-07:00

Frankenburg opens Riga Mark I counter-UAS missile factory to mass-produce low-cost interceptors

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UK High Court dismisses challenges to Gatwick’s Northern Runway expansion, clearing £2.2bn project The UK High Court has rejected two legal challenges to Gatwick Airport’s Northern Runway Project, upholding the UK government’s approval. The decision removes a major obstacle to the £2.2bn expansion and supports plans to bring an emergency runway into regular use in September.

2026-06-24T22:28:18.173683-07:00

UK High Court dismisses challenges to Gatwick’s Northern Runway expansion, clearing £2.2bn project

FlightGlobal

Delta vs. DOT in court over Aeromexico joint venture shutdown After a 23 June hearing, federal judges are set to rule on whether the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) improperly shut down the Delta Air Lines–Aeromexico joint venture. The decision could determine the JV’s continued viability and set a key precedent for DOT oversight of airline cooperation.

2026-06-24T17:41:16.322002-07:00

Delta vs. DOT in court over Aeromexico joint venture shutdown

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FAA proposes rule to streamline approvals of new aircraft and engines, targeting lower cost and faster certification timelines

Tanzania’s AirMuj secures Gabon AOC, sets sights on Kenya

EBAA backs SAF book-and-claim push that could extend eligibility to non-EU airports

House Appropriations backs FY2027 defense bill at $1.07T topline; funds Space Force at $55.5B and Air Force FAMM add, while cutt

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