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• Allyson Versprille
Two Democratic senators are urging the FAA to provide air traffic controllers with a pay increase approved by Congress earlier this year, intensifying a dispute over the agency’s scheduling overhaul. The standoff adds pressure to an already strained controller workforce and raises questions about implementation of the new schedule.
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Two Democratic senators are urging the FAA to provide air traffic controllers with a pay increase approved by Congress earlier this year, intensifying a dispute over the agency’s scheduling overhaul. The standoff adds pressure to an already strained controller workforce and raises questions about implementation of the new schedule.
The FAA would allow aviation medical examiners to issue pilot medical certificates directly to applicants with diabetes not treated with insulin, removing an additional agency review step. The proposed change would not apply to insulin-treated pilots and could streamline certification for eligible aviators.
A Shanghai listing rule has made orbital flight a prerequisite for commercial space companies seeking public-market access, prompting China’s rocket startups to accelerate launches. The policy is linking capital-market eligibility directly to demonstrated launch capability and reshaping competition across the country’s emerging commercial space sector.
Congo has revoked the licences of 16 air operators, a significant regulatory action affecting the country’s commercial aviation market. The move could reshape the competitive and operational landscape for affected carriers, though the available report does not specify the reasons or immediate consequences.
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In a joint declaration ahead of the Paris summit, German and French NewSpace companies are urging the European Commission to become a customer for commercial launch services rather than impose additional regulation. The appeal reflects industry efforts to secure demand and strengthen Europe’s emerging private space sector.
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Ukraine is urging ICAO to prohibit commercial overflights of Russia, citing deteriorating airspace safety as it plans more drone activity near Russian airports. Airlines are already adjusting operations: Air Tanzania diverted a Moscow flight to St. Petersburg, while Flydubai continues reviewing routes, delays and diversions.
Argentina and Uruguay have signed an agreement removing capacity restrictions on air services between the two countries. Confirmed by both foreign ministries, the framework liberalizes flight frequencies and routes as the governments seek to strengthen bilateral air connectivity.
Brazil has suspended the air operator certificate (AOC) of Total Linhas Aéreas, removing the carrier’s authorization to conduct commercial air operations. The action places the airline’s operating status under regulatory scrutiny and highlights the immediate business impact of losing certification.
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