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President Donald Trump said Bombardier aircraft should be barred from the U.S. market unless the Canadian manufacturer begins producing them domestically, while describing its jets as inadequate. The threat came just hours before Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods were set to take effect.
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President Donald Trump said Bombardier aircraft should be barred from the U.S. market unless the Canadian manufacturer begins producing them domestically, while describing its jets as inadequate. The threat came just hours before Ottawa’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods were set to take effect.
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President Donald Trump said Bombardier should no longer be able to sell aircraft in the United States unless it expands production south of the border, escalating a trade dispute with Canada. The threat comes as Ottawa prepares retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods and puts U.S. business-jet operators and orders in focus.
The European Union’s mechanism for suspending Entry/Exit System checks during peak travel periods expired on Sept. 6. Airlines, airports and some member states are seeking its return, warning that the loss of this operational “safety valve” could increase processing times and passenger delays at European borders.
Pipistrel’s Velis Electro, an electric aircraft designed for flight training, has secured EASA certification and recently received an FAA exemption. The regulatory milestones position the aircraft as an early example of electric propulsion moving from demonstration toward practical general-aviation operations.
Dutch flying-car developer PAL-V has reached a key regulatory milestone after EASA approved its ability to manufacture aviation products. The authorization moves the company beyond vehicle development toward a certified production capability for its aircraft, an important step in its commercialization plans.
An EU court has rejected Ryanair’s request for an injunction against aid provided to Lufthansa, a decision that removes an immediate legal obstacle to the German carrier’s support while highlighting continued scrutiny of state assistance and competitive conditions in European aviation.
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The Department of Transportation issued a final rule narrowing when U.S.-based airlines must provide free overnight accommodations and meal vouchers after cancellations or significant delays within the carrier’s control. The change gives airlines a broader carve-out from passenger-care obligations during extended disruptions.
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Two Democratic senators are urging the FAA to distribute the remaining 2.8% of a congressionally approved pay increase for air traffic controllers, accusing the agency of withholding raises. The FAA says additional conditions remain, intensifying a dispute over controller workload and a broader scheduling overhaul.
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