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Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027

Riyadh Air has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate scheduled passenger flights to and from the United States, clearing a major gating item for the airline’s international buildout. The carrier says it plans service to 22 destinations by March 2027, alongside expanded Europe and Middle East connectivity using 787-9 operations.

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

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

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

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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

Air Data News

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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Italy conditionally backs Leonardo–Baykar UAV joint venture Italy’s government has given conditional approval to a joint venture between state-controlled defense group Leonardo and Turkey’s Baykar to produce unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to a Reuters source. The decision sets the framework for local production as both firms pursue the JV’s next steps.

2026-06-17T00:32:41.887516-07:00

Italy conditionally backs Leonardo–Baykar UAV joint venture

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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

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Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027 Riyadh Air has received US Department of Transportation approval to operate scheduled passenger flights to and from the United States, clearing a major gating item for the airline’s international buildout. The carrier says it plans service to 22 destinations by March 2027, alongside expanded Europe and Middle East connectivity using 787-9 operations.

2026-06-16T10:26:00.501744-07:00

Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027

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

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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

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Riyadh Air secures US DOT approval to launch scheduled flights; targets 22 destinations by March 2027

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

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

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

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