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Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer

Brazil’s civil aviation authority, ANAC, has resumed all activities that were suspended in early June after a budget freeze. The Ministries of Ports and Airports and Planning and Budget transferred BRL 25 million (USD 4.9 million) to the regulator.

2026-06-16T11:48:53.438165-07:00

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ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation

2026-06-16T06:21:30.364114-07:00

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UzNIF to prepare international IPO of Uzbekistan Airways; government targets 15%-20% sell-down by end-2026

2026-06-16T07:22:33.352071-07:00

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South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing

2026-06-16T04:34:12.147361-07:00

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Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer Brazil’s civil aviation authority, ANAC, has resumed all activities that were suspended in early June after a budget freeze. The Ministries of Ports and Airports and Planning and Budget transferred BRL 25 million (USD 4.9 million) to the regulator.

2026-06-16T11:48:53.438165-07:00

Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer

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NEW HORIZON Act would let national security missions tap commercial orbital data centers A bipartisan group of senators introduced the NEW HORIZON Act to enable national security missions to use commercial orbital data-center services. The bill is positioned to formalize how defense users can access the emerging “orbital data center” ecosystem as on-orbit compute and data hosting move from concept to procurement.

2026-06-16T10:49:27.699136-07:00

NEW HORIZON Act would let national security missions tap commercial orbital data centers

Bloomberg

UzNIF to prepare international IPO of Uzbekistan Airways; government targets 15%-20% sell-down by end-2026 Uzbekistan’s National Investment Fund (UzNIF) will begin preparations for an initial public offering of Uzbekistan Airways as part of the state’s next-stage capital-attraction strategy. The government plans to list the airline on international capital markets by end-2026, placing 15% to 20% of shares externally.

2026-06-16T07:22:33.352071-07:00

UzNIF to prepare international IPO of Uzbekistan Airways; government targets 15%-20% sell-down by end-2026

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ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation Regional aircraft leader ATR says European policymakers need stronger SAF incentives and low-emission technology support, arguing that short-haul flying will be pivotal to the continent’s decarbonization. ATR, which leads the 90-seat-and-under regional market, is pushing for decisive EU action at the European Parliament.

2026-06-16T06:21:30.364114-07:00

ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation

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South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing Pretoria High Court has struck down the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Act criteria used when adjudicating licence applications for international carriers operating in South Africa. The June 5 order effectively removes a key element of the racial-criteria licensing test for foreign operators.

2026-06-16T04:34:12.147361-07:00

South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing

FlightGlobal

US clears possible KC-130J support package for Kuwait’s Lockheed Martin tanking fleet The US government has approved a potential support package for Kuwait’s Lockheed Martin KC-130J tactical transport aircraft, operating as tankers. Kuwait’s fleet consists of three KC-130Js in the tanking role, with the cleared effort focused on enabling sustainment and support.

2026-06-16T01:17:15.752908-07:00

US clears possible KC-130J support package for Kuwait’s Lockheed Martin tanking fleet

AINonline

National Academies urges FAA to formally oversee airline crew radiation exposure via improved tracking A new National Academies report says today’s in-flight crew radiation measuring, monitoring, and education are insufficient. It argues the FAA already has adequate science and operational tools to begin formal oversight of airline crews’ radiation exposure, including moving toward systematic tracking.

2026-06-15T14:46:02.971558-07:00

National Academies urges FAA to formally oversee airline crew radiation exposure via improved tracking

Flying Magazine

IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9 IATA has approved the code ‘DJT’ for Palm Beach International Airport. The airport will adopt the ‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport’ designation on July 9, aligning the new branding with the updated airline/airports coding used in passenger-facing and operational systems.

2026-06-15T13:02:54.017581-07:00

IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9

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Brazil’s ANAC restarts suspended operations after BRL 25 million budget transfer

ATR urges EU to strengthen incentives for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions in regional aviation

UzNIF to prepare international IPO of Uzbekistan Airways; government targets 15%-20% sell-down by end-2026

South Africa court rules B-BBEE racial criteria can’t be used for international carrier licensing

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