Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people, triggered the most significant overhaul of aviation security in modern history. Retrospectives examine strengthened airport and onboard protections, the lasting impact on airlines and workers, and how the attacks reshaped U.S. military operations.
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The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people, triggered the most significant overhaul of aviation security in modern history. Retrospectives examine strengthened airport and onboard protections, the lasting impact on airlines and workers, and how the attacks reshaped U.S. military operations.
The U.S. Treasury has imposed sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran’s airlines, aircraft networks and international service providers, extending pressure beyond Tehran as Washington seeks to isolate Iran from the global economy and constrain the sector’s overseas connectivity.
The FAA has approved Hermeus to conduct supersonic flights with its Quarterhorse Mk 2.2 aircraft. The hypersonic startup has already broken the sound barrier with its Mk 2.1 jet, marking another regulatory milestone for its aircraft development program.
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is updating competition policy to favor strategic consolidations, citing the proposed Thales-Airbus-Leonardo space merger as an example. The policy shift could ease regulatory scrutiny of larger European aerospace combinations intended to strengthen the region’s industrial position.
Rhode Island-based Regent Craft has flown its all-electric Viceroy seaglider with people aboard for the first time, advancing a vehicle designed for coastal transportation using wing-in-ground effect. The company says it plans to begin manufacturing commercial seagliders by the end of 2027, under a regulatory pathway distinct from conventional aircraft.
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Texas has begun flights under the White House’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, with Joby Aviation participating in a weeklong demonstration. Separately, Archer Aviation and BETA Technologies plan interoperable charging infrastructure to support air taxi operations, linking vehicle deployments with the ground systems required for scale.
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The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved Bombardier’s Global 8000 for operations at London City Airport, giving operators of the business jet direct access to central London. The authorization expands the aircraft’s utility for long-range missions serving major global cities, including Singapore.
Vertical Aviation International and other industry groups support an FAA notice of proposed rulemaking intended to establish a uniform federal framework for aviation safety and crew duty standards. The proposal would clarify the agency’s preemption authority and limit potential conflicts among state requirements.
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