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US export bank signals intention to back JetZero manufacturing site

The US export bank said it is prepared to establish a framework with JetZero and EXIM to reach a final funding commitment, tied to JetZero’s manufacturing site. The announcement is positioned as an enabling step toward securing the financing needed to move from planning to execution.

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2026-07-20T08:10:39.080727-07:00

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USAF pushes trust-building training for semiautonomous aircraft via simulations

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2026-07-20T05:55:29.616756-07:00

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Ireland signs Passenger Capacity Act 2026, setting up removal or amendment of Dublin Airport’s 32 million-passenger cap

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2026-07-20T07:24:00.546309-07:00

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Kuwait Airways to restructure into a fully state-owned company

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2026-07-19T23:38:34.782724-07:00

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EU proposes expanding ETS to flights within 5,000 km of the EEA, drawing backlash from IATA and environmental critics over extra The European Commission’s proposal would extend the EU ETS to cover airline emissions from flights within 5,000 km of the EEA, effectively adding Middle East and North Africa routes. IATA rejects the plan’s extraterritorial scope, while environmental groups and low-cost carriers raise concerns about pricing and competitiveness.

2026-07-20T10:15:47.243298-07:00

EU proposes expanding ETS to flights within 5,000 km of the EEA, drawing backlash from IATA and environmental critics over extra

FlightGlobal

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US export bank signals intention to back JetZero manufacturing site The US export bank said it is prepared to establish a framework with JetZero and EXIM to reach a final funding commitment, tied to JetZero’s manufacturing site. The announcement is positioned as an enabling step toward securing the financing needed to move from planning to execution.

2026-07-20T08:10:39.080727-07:00

US export bank signals intention to back JetZero manufacturing site

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Ireland signs Passenger Capacity Act 2026, setting up removal or amendment of Dublin Airport’s 32 million-passenger cap Ireland has signed the Dublin Airport (Passenger Capacity) Act 2026, moving toward axing or revising the long-postponed 32 million-passenger annual cap at Dublin International. The change could reset the airport’s regulatory growth envelope following years of delay.

2026-07-20T07:24:00.546309-07:00

Ireland signs Passenger Capacity Act 2026, setting up removal or amendment of Dublin Airport’s 32 million-passenger cap

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USAF pushes trust-building training for semiautonomous aircraft via simulations The U.S. Air Force is accelerating integration of semiautonomous aircraft by emphasizing enhanced training and simulation to build operator confidence in CCAs. Former Air Force secretary Frank Kendall says trust between operators and CCAs begins with realistic simulations and exercises, starting early in the training pipeline.

2026-07-20T05:55:29.616756-07:00

USAF pushes trust-building training for semiautonomous aircraft via simulations

Washington Post

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Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions A new push from lawmakers would make a permanent ban on in-flight phone calls, following decisions by some airlines in Europe to relax in-flight calling rules. The proposal would tighten passenger communications standards across fleets rather than leaving them to individual carriers.

2026-07-20T03:08:40.382945-07:00

Lawmakers seek permanent ban on in-flight phone calls as some European carriers loosen restrictions

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Kuwait Airways to restructure into a fully state-owned company Kuwait Airways plans to restructure its corporate structure so it operates as a fully state-owned company. The move shifts the airline’s ownership model to full government control, setting a new baseline for governance and strategic decision-making as it prepares for future operating and commercial priorities.

2026-07-19T23:38:34.782724-07:00

Kuwait Airways to restructure into a fully state-owned company

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Vietnam eases aircraft leasing and airline licensing rules Vietnam moved to relax aspects of aircraft leasing and the airline licensing process, according to ch-aviation. The change is aimed at reducing friction in how airlines access aircraft and obtain operating authority, with implications for fleet planning and market entry.

2026-07-19T20:08:40.046032-07:00

Vietnam eases aircraft leasing and airline licensing rules

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FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries The FAA has ended a phased oversight program and restored Boeing’s authority to issue airworthiness certificates for newly built 737 MAX and 787 aircraft. The move signals regulator confidence in Boeing’s quality and certification processes, with potential upside for delivery timing and production momentum.

2026-07-17T21:14:27.580442-07:00

FAA restores Boeing’s authority to self-certify new 737 MAX and 787 deliveries

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