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Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee

Everything filed under regulators in our aviation industry coverage, the 20 reports filed on it so far.

Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the Modern Skies Act proposing $30 billion in funding for aviation infrastructure...

Modern Skies Act Seeks $30 Billion for Aviation

Senator Eric Schmitt introduced the Modern Skies Act proposing $30 billion in funding for aviation infrastructure, supported by Secretary Sean Duffy...

2026-09-29
Aviation: Flights at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport were disrupted after a Houthi attack on a fuel depot

Houthi attack disrupts Riyadh airport

Flights at Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport were disrupted after a Houthi attack on a fuel depot. The incident highlights broader aviation...

2026-09-20
A coalition of major aviation groups is calling on the FAA to assert federal authority over pilot duty and rest rules...

Aviation Coalition Urges FAA to Preempt State Crew Rest

A coalition of major aviation groups is calling on the FAA to assert federal authority over pilot duty and rest rules, arguing a national standard is

2026-09-09
Airlink has withdrawn its application for a third formation flypast over a rugby Test after the South African Civil...

Airlink cancels third rugby flypast amid SACAA review

Airlink has withdrawn its application for a third formation flypast over a rugby Test after the South African Civil Aviation Authority began analyzing

2026-09-05
Archer Aviation begins a public demonstration tour of its Midnight eVTOL prototype in Northern California to shows...

Archer Aviation Launches Public eVTOL Demo Tour in Northern

Archer Aviation begins a public demonstration tour of its Midnight eVTOL prototype in Northern California to shows electric air taxi benefits and...

2026-09-04
Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership with Thai Aviation Industries to provide maintenance and upgrades for...

Korean Air partners with Thai firm for military aircraft MRO

Korean Air has signed a strategic partnership with Thai Aviation Industries to provide maintenance and upgrades for Thailand's military aircraft...

2026-09-03
Apollo Funds has bought a major stake in Atlantic Aviation from KKR, valuing the FBO network at almost $10 billion

Apollo Funds Buys Stake in Atlantic Aviation

Apollo Funds has bought a major stake in Atlantic Aviation from KKR, valuing the FBO network at almost $10 billion. KKR remains a significant...

2026-09-02
Southwest Ohio's aviation industry, anchored by GE Aerospace, is expanding with new investments from companies like...

GE Aerospace and Newcomers Drive Southwest Ohio Aviation

Southwest Ohio's aviation industry, anchored by GE Aerospace, is expanding with new investments from companies like Beehive Industries and Electra

2026-09-02
Germany's military aviation authority has granted provisional airworthiness certification to the Rheinmetall LUNA NG...

Rheinmetall LUNA NG drone approved

Germany's military aviation authority has granted provisional airworthiness certification to the Rheinmetall LUNA NG unmanned reconnaissance system

2026-09-01
NORAD F-16s intercepted five general aviation aircraft for violating a presidential Temporary Flight Restriction in...

NORAD Intercepts Five GA Aircraft Over

NORAD F-16s intercepted five general aviation aircraft for violating a presidential Temporary Flight Restriction in Houston on Friday.

2026-09-01
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency eased its airspace warnings for Jordan and Lebanon on August 31, 2026, the same...

EASA eases Jordan, Lebanon airspace warnings

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency eased its airspace warnings for Jordan and Lebanon on August 31, 2026, the same day Jordan's military...

2026-08-31
An analysis of airline data suggests the US market is consolidating into a top tier dominated by Delta and United, with...

Delta-United Duopoly Emerges in US Aviation

An analysis of airline data suggests the US market is consolidating into a top tier dominated by Delta and United, with other carriers structurally

2026-08-28
A retired QantasLink Fokker F100 has been donated to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society and will be displayed at...

Retired QantasLink Fokker F100 Finds New Home at Australian Aviation Museum

A retired QantasLink Fokker F100 has been donated to the Historical Aircraft Restoration Society and will be displayed at Shellharbour Airport

2026-08-21
Textron Aviation delivers 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 series aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the company

Textron Aviation Reaches Milestone with 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 Series Delivery

Textron Aviation delivers 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 series aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the company

2026-08-20
Aviation industry veteran Steven Greenway will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Airlines starting October...

Alliance Airlines Appoints New CEO, Steven Greenway

Aviation industry veteran Steven Greenway will take over as Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Airlines starting October 1, 2026.

2026-08-19
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded AT&T an initial $74.3 million contract to support the overhaul of...

FAA Partners with AT&T for Air Traffic Network Overhaul

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded AT&T an initial $74.3 million contract to support the overhaul of the US air traffic control...

2026-08-18
International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, has raised concerns over the $66 billion price tag for...

IAG Challenges Heathrow’s Third Runway Costs in Transport Committee Evidence

International Airlines Group (IAG), owner of British Airways, has raised concerns over the $66 billion price tag for Heathrow’s third runway, calling...

2026-08-17
Avolon and Akasa Air have agreed on a sale-leaseback transaction for seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, allowing the Indian...

Avolon and Akasa Air Finalize Sale-Leaseback Deal for Seven Boeing 737-8200 Aircraft

Avolon and Akasa Air have agreed on a sale-leaseback transaction for seven Boeing 737-8200 aircraft, allowing the Indian carrier to optimize its...

2026-08-16
Aviation manufacturer Pilatus has opened a new composite manufacturing center in Switzerland, bringing together its...

Pilatus Consolidates Composite Operations in Switzerland

Aviation manufacturer Pilatus has opened a new composite manufacturing center in Switzerland, bringing together its development and production...

2026-08-16
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a mandatory airworthiness directive to address a potential safety...

FAA Proposes Mandatory Fix for Boeing 787 Fan Cowl Issue

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a mandatory airworthiness directive to address a potential safety issue with the Boeing 787...

2026-08-16