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• Graham Dunn
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.
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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.
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Heart Aerospace is preparing its first test flight of the full-scale X1 all-electric demonstrator, targeting a hybrid-electric ES-30 entry into service by 2031. ZeAero is launching the hydrogen-powered ZERA-LITE retrofit for Cessna Caravans. Meanwhile, Dovetail Electric Aviation signed a binding customer deal for an electric Caravan conversion, and Air One was unveiled at EAA AirVenture.
Stakeholders from the Netherlands and the UK are examining how electric aircraft could be used on short “hop” services across the North Sea. The focus is on improving sustainability versus conventional options while assessing what an electric air bridge could look like in practice.
Amsterdam Schiphol says it invested a record €801 million in airport quality in the first half of 2026, the highest six-month spending total it has reported. The company frames the increase as supporting accelerated improvements tied to the quieter-aviation trend.
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Singapore Airlines reported a S$76 million quarterly loss despite record revenue as jet-fuel costs jumped and Air India’s continued restructuring drag deepened group losses. Separately, Tata flagged Air India’s transformation timeline slipping amid “external headwinds,” while SIA also pushed back key premium-cabin rollout on the A350-900 to 2027.
RECARO Aircraft Seating says it has certified and moved a recycled PVC cable plate into series production, making the material standard across its economy and premium-economy seat platforms. The company is also collaborating with the University of Texas at Arlington on NSF-funded ExLENT experiential-learning initiatives to develop future aerospace talent via internships and industry learning.
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Delta Air Lines joined Minnesota officials to celebrate the opening of a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility serving Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport. The project is designed to expand SAF access at Delta’s second-largest hub, adding a second MSP SAF facility for supply growth.
Gulf Air has inked a deal with JetZero for a blended wing aircraft. The agreement signals Gulf Air’s interest in next-generation airframe concepts as the airline evaluates future fleet and technology options.
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