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Brazil’s ANAC suspends aircraft certification and pilot/flight attendant exams amid 40% inspection funding cut

Brazil’s civil aviation authority ANAC has suspended all aircraft certification actions as well as pilot and flight attendant examinations, citing a broader 40% reduction in inspection activities following a BRL24 million (USD4.6 million) federal funding freeze. The move immediately affects both airworthiness oversight and credentialing pipelines.

2026-06-09T15:30:10.475028-07:00

Bloomberg

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

2026-06-09T15:56:21.461976-07:00

Skift

Aviation’s 2050 net-zero roadmap faces schedule slippage risk—revised timeline must come with binding commitments

2026-06-09T11:32:08.178744-07:00

Bloomberg

Germany to unveil 15-year aviation strategy aimed at SAF scaling, cost reduction and aerospace R&D—backed by a military aircraft

2026-06-09T09:05:49.614306-07:00

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Bloomberg

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture Leonardo’s new CEO expects European regulatory approval for its satellite venture with Airbus and Thales by the end of next year, clearing the way for one of Europe’s most ambitious defense-and-space projects. The timing frames when the partners can move from structuring to execution.

2026-06-09T15:56:21.461976-07:00

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

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Brazil’s ANAC suspends aircraft certification and pilot/flight attendant exams amid 40% inspection funding cut Brazil’s civil aviation authority ANAC has suspended all aircraft certification actions as well as pilot and flight attendant examinations, citing a broader 40% reduction in inspection activities following a BRL24 million (USD4.6 million) federal funding freeze. The move immediately affects both airworthiness oversight and credentialing pipelines.

2026-06-09T15:30:10.475028-07:00

Brazil’s ANAC suspends aircraft certification and pilot/flight attendant exams amid 40% inspection funding cut

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Mexicana misses US approval deadline ahead of FIFA World Cup, disrupting planned tournament-related service Mexicana was unable to secure US approval in time for the FIFA World Cup, leaving the carrier without the expected ability to launch or operate US-linked tournament services. The miss underscores how quickly regulatory timelines can collide with short, event-driven demand windows.

2026-06-09T13:26:43.555218-07:00

Mexicana misses US approval deadline ahead of FIFA World Cup, disrupting planned tournament-related service

Skift

Aviation’s 2050 net-zero roadmap faces schedule slippage risk—revised timeline must come with binding commitments Industry analysis warns aviation’s flagship 2050 net-zero target could slip, with any updated pathway only meaningful if paired with binding commitments rather than further aspirational pledges. The core issue: whether revised milestones will translate into enforceable action across the value chain.

2026-06-09T11:32:08.178744-07:00

Aviation’s 2050 net-zero roadmap faces schedule slippage risk—revised timeline must come with binding commitments

Bloomberg

Germany to unveil 15-year aviation strategy aimed at SAF scaling, cost reduction and aerospace R&D—backed by a military aircraft Germany’s government will lay out a national air-transport strategy over the next 15 years, targeting leadership gains across aviation through investment in SAF, research and cost-cutting measures, while also accelerating military aircraft manufacturing. Separate coverage highlights Europe’s broader military-commercial aviation reshaping amid rising security concerns and performance catch-up on passenger demand.

2026-06-09T09:05:49.614306-07:00

Germany to unveil 15-year aviation strategy aimed at SAF scaling, cost reduction and aerospace R&D—backed by a military aircraft

AINonline

FAA updates policy to encourage counseling use for pilots and air traffic controllers; mental-health advocates name new campaign The FAA has updated its policy to encourage pilots and air traffic controllers to use counseling services when needed, aiming to normalize help-seeking in aviation. In parallel, a pilot mental-health campaign has named a new chair, marking another milestone in advocacy for mental-health reforms.

2026-06-09T09:03:41.578308-07:00

FAA updates policy to encourage counseling use for pilots and air traffic controllers; mental-health advocates name new campaign

Bloomberg

EU seeks to extend carbon emission charges to foreign flights, earmarking revenue for clean-energy transition—faces potential ba The EU is pushing to broaden carbon-emissions charges to flights operated by foreign airlines, while directing the resulting revenue to support the bloc’s clean-energy transition. The plan is expected to spark disputes and backlash from airlines and governments concerned about the measure’s scope and cost impact.

2026-06-09T08:14:02.678091-07:00

EU seeks to extend carbon emission charges to foreign flights, earmarking revenue for clean-energy transition—faces potential ba

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Indonesia’s ISPs and satellite operators press regulators to ensure global constellations meet local rules as the country plans Indonesian government and industry officials are stressing the need for sovereign space capacity within a 2045 development plan, including Indonesia-built telecommunications and Earth observation satellites and a domestic launch service. ISPs and satellite operators are urging regulators to ensure global constellations follow applicable rules.

2026-06-09T08:13:57.414856-07:00

Indonesia’s ISPs and satellite operators press regulators to ensure global constellations meet local rules as the country plans

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Brazil’s ANAC suspends aircraft certification and pilot/flight attendant exams amid 40% inspection funding cut

Leonardo CEO targets end-2026 European regulatory approval for Airbus-Thales space venture

Aviation’s 2050 net-zero roadmap faces schedule slippage risk—revised timeline must come with binding commitments

Germany to unveil 15-year aviation strategy aimed at SAF scaling, cost reduction and aerospace R&D—backed by a military aircraft

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