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Jujuy, Argentina suspends Paranair funding amid service disruptions

Argentina’s Jujuy has suspended funding for Paranair, citing disruptions. The move signals tighter oversight and potential near-term uncertainty for the carrier’s continuity of service under the affected support arrangement.

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GOP blocks bill that would bar Pentagon funding to modify Qatari-donated B747-8 (VC-25B “Bridge” aircraft)

Senate Republicans blocked Democratic legislation that aimed to prevent the Pentagon from using taxpayer funds to modify a VIP-configured Boeing 747-8 (BBJ) that is currently serving as the VC-25B Bridge aircraft. The aircraft was donated to President Donald Trump by Qatar in 2025.

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US DOT extends deadline in action involving Irish carriers as Aer Lingus seeks to drop “Dublin cap” request by Airlines for Amer

The US Department of Transportation extended a deadline for action involving Irish carriers despite Aer Lingus urging the department to dismiss a filing from Airlines for America (A4A). Aer Lingus’ request to end the potential “Dublin cap” outcome did not succeed, prolonging regulatory uncertainty for carrier planning.

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India DGCA tightens charter safety rules on flight-duty time and fatigue as Genav issues persist

India’s DGCA has tightened charter-safety oversight focused on flight-duty time limits and fatigue risk management. The update targets compliance and operational discipline on fatigue controls, though Genav-related concerns are reported to still linger in the system.

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UK CAA authorizes Heathrow to recover up to £320M third-runway development costs via per-passenger charges starting in 2028

The UK Civil Aviation Authority has approved Heathrow’s plan to claw back costs tied to early work on a proposed third runway by raising per-passenger charges. The measure allows a maximum 15 pence increase in 2028 and then a further doubling in subsequent years, enabling recovery of up to £320 million.

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Germany–Syria direct flights resume: LEAV restarts Düsseldorf–Damascus after flight ban end; Airbus A320 scheduled services rest

LEAV Aviation has restarted direct scheduled flights between Düsseldorf and Damascus after the end of a flight ban under an air traffic agreement. An Airbus A320 departed Düsseldorf for Damascus as services resumed, while Germany’s foreign ministry reiterated warnings about travel risk to Syria. Separate reporting also points to planned confirmation of Syria operations for 3Q26.

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UK Tempest team wins £708m ($942m) follow-on FCAS funding to accelerate Future Combat Air System work

The UK’s Tempest industrial team says it has made “significant progress” since 2018 and is moving ahead with the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) under a new follow-on contract worth £708 million ($942 million). The funding is positioned as a direct boost to FCAS programme activities.

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Commission plan to extend EU ETS to flights beyond Europe (from 2029) triggers international backlash

Critics say the European Commission’s plan to apply the EU ETS to flights between Europe and nearby non-EU countries starting in 2029 is “extraterritorial.” Opposition groups are rallying behind CORSIA instead, arguing the approach conflicts with existing global frameworks for emissions management.