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Pakistan restores airspace access for China Airlines and EVA Air through March 2027, enabling return to Russian routes

Pakistan temporarily barred Taiwan’s China Airlines and EVA Air from its airspace, forcing reroutings on Europe services. The carriers resumed overflights of Russia on Oct. 25 after Pakistan approved access through March 27, 2027, restoring their previous routing options for the winter schedule.

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ADS-B-based aircraft fees draw continued opposition as Bedford acknowledges abrupt exemption revocation

Bedford acknowledged that revoking aircraft-fee exemptions appeared abrupt, though the town said the decision was based on years of data. It agreed to continue discussions over exemptions, as using ADS-B data to assess fees remains contentious.

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Bedford agrees to continue discussion of single-pilot Citation operations

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U.S. CDC to require Ebola forms from passengers and crew on inbound flights starting Nov. 4

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will require aircraft operators flying into the United States to collect Ebola-related forms from passengers and crew beginning Nov. 4, in response to an outbreak in Africa. The notice applies to inbound flights, though the available information does not specify further details.

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Rolls-Royce and UK government launch £2.5 billion, 10-year engine technology program targeting next-generation narrowbodies

Rolls-Royce and the UK government plan to invest £2.5 billion over 10 years in research and technology for future aircraft engines. The program is intended to strengthen the UK’s position in next-generation narrowbody propulsion, including Rolls-Royce’s ambition to re-enter the single-aisle market with technology derived from its UltraFan work; military powerplants are also in scope.

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Somaliland bars airlines from accepting Somalia-issued IATA BSP tickets for departures

Somaliland’s Civil Aviation and Airports Development Ministry has barred airlines from accepting tickets issued through Somalia’s recently restored IATA Billing and Settlement Plan for flights departing the self-declared territory. The restriction also applies to tickets purchased before it took effect, creating uncertainty for affected passengers and airline ticketing operations.

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Pakistan bars Taiwan airlines from its airspace, citing Beijing’s One-China policy

Pakistan has denied entry to airlines from Taiwan, saying the move supports Beijing’s One-China policy. The decision is the first reported instance of a country shutting its airspace to Taiwan carriers, linking airline access directly to diplomatic recognition and cross-strait politics.

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US fines Air France-KLM $425,000 over banned-airspace operations involving KLM 777

The United States has fined Air France-KLM $425,000 over operations in banned airspace. The reported case involves a KLM Boeing 777-300ER, but the available information does not identify the airspace or provide further details about the flight or the basis for the penalty.