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Isaacman renomination wins industry backing despite defence of manifesto positions

Jared Isaacman's renomination to lead NASA has been welcomed by much of the space industry, even as he defends positions he set out in a policy manifesto. The endorsement signals broad commercial-sector support even as his agenda faces renewed scrutiny.

2025-11-06T03:16:23.987905-08:00

eVTOL Insights

UK CAA opens consultation on eVTOL/VTOL rules to meet 2028 commercial flight target

2025-11-06T02:33:46.175004-08:00

Reuters

U.S. DOT to order 10% cut in scheduled flights at 40 major U.S. airports by Friday if shutdown persists

2025-11-05T13:21:36.126934-08:00

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U.S. urges 11th Circuit to deny Delta–Aeroméxico request to pause DOT action on joint venture

2025-11-05T12:19:18.150318-08:00

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AINonline

CJI Miami — Business aviation leaders urge stronger safety standards and fair global regulation At CJI Miami, business aviation leaders urged stronger safety standards and fair, harmonized global regulation, warning inconsistent rules and rapid sector growth risk operational safety and competitive distortion. Delegates pressed regulators and operators to prioritize oversight, resource commitments and alignment across jurisdictions.

2025-11-06T09:04:48.193842-08:00

CJI Miami — Business aviation leaders urge stronger safety standards and fair global regulation

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Air France–KLM reviews KLM operating model as Schiphol charges and strikes squeeze profits Air France–KLM has launched a strategic review of KLM’s operating model after Amsterdam Schiphol increased charges, while summer strikes and a higher Dutch ticket tax weighed on group profitability. Results were mixed: operating profit benefited from premium demand and lower fuel, but net income fell.

2025-11-06T04:26:44.736248-08:00

Air France–KLM reviews KLM operating model as Schiphol charges and strikes squeeze profits

AINonline

UK backs three projects to tackle non‑CO2 aviation emissions — contrails, NOx and climate impacts The UK government has awarded funding to three UK‑based initiatives to reduce aviation's non‑CO2 climate impacts, focusing on contrail avoidance, NOx mitigation and improved climate‑impact modelling. The support aims to accelerate operational demonstrations and research into near‑term measures that complement CO2 reduction pathways.

2025-11-06T03:21:09.288871-08:00

UK backs three projects to tackle non‑CO2 aviation emissions — contrails, NOx and climate impacts

SpaceNews.com

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Isaacman renomination wins industry backing despite defence of manifesto positions Jared Isaacman's renomination to lead NASA has been welcomed by much of the space industry, even as he defends positions he set out in a policy manifesto. The endorsement signals broad commercial-sector support even as his agenda faces renewed scrutiny.

2025-11-06T03:16:23.987905-08:00

Isaacman renomination wins industry backing despite defence of manifesto positions

eVTOL Insights

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UK CAA opens consultation on eVTOL/VTOL rules to meet 2028 commercial flight target The UK Civil Aviation Authority has opened a consultation proposing regulatory rules for eVTOL and VTOL operations as the UK targets commercial flights from 2028. The consultation lays out proposed certification, operational and airspace‑integration measures that will shape manufacturers' design and operators' go‑to‑market plans.

2025-11-06T02:33:46.175004-08:00

UK CAA opens consultation on eVTOL/VTOL rules to meet 2028 commercial flight target

Unmanned Airspace

CASA opens consultation on RPAS airworthiness cybersecurity advisory circular Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority has opened a consultation on a draft advisory circular setting out airworthiness cybersecurity requirements for remotely piloted aircraft systems. The guidance covers aircraft-level cybersecurity (including airborne subsystems) and ground systems that support flight, such as remote pilot and ground control stations.

2025-11-06T02:12:28.345475-08:00

CASA opens consultation on RPAS airworthiness cybersecurity advisory circular

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Somalia bars airlines from carrying passengers to Somaliland without new e‑visa; SCAA warns flydubai, Ethiopian Somalia's Civil Aviation Authority has issued a formal directive forbidding international carriers from transporting passengers to Somaliland without the new official e‑visa, specifically admonishing flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines and warning of fines, suspensions or loss of overflight rights. Somaliland and Puntland reject the e‑visa system introduced 1 September 2025.

2025-11-06T00:33:27.586327-08:00

Somalia bars airlines from carrying passengers to Somaliland without new e‑visa; SCAA warns flydubai, Ethiopian

AeroTime

Taiwan lowers pilot age limits and raises retirement age to widen pilot supply Taiwan’s civil aviation authority has lowered minimum age limits for pilots and raised the mandatory retirement age for commercial pilots to address acute pilot shortages and harmonize local rules with ICAO and international standards. The measures aim to expand the active pilot pool and ease crew constraints for carriers.

2025-11-05T18:05:05.817920-08:00

Taiwan lowers pilot age limits and raises retirement age to widen pilot supply

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