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Regulatory/Legislative

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FAA Proposes eVTOL Pilot Training, Operating Standards

Jun 07, 2023
The FAA has published a long-awaited document outlining proposed pilot training and operating standards for eVTOL aircraft.
New York hazy conditions
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Canadian Wildfire Smoke Impacts U.S. Northeast Air Traffic

Jun 07, 2023
Wildfires in Canada have slowed or paused air traffic in portions of the U.S. northeast, as smoke drifts south in quantities large enough to impact visibility. 

The Daily Memo

Wheelchair
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Daily Memo: Personal Wheelchairs Poised To Be Allowed On Board

Jun 07, 2023
Few passengers realize how frustrating flying can be for wheelchair users, and how it involves undignified and sometimes harmful processes. 

Sustainability

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Hydrogen Could Enable Full SAF Potential Of Biomass, Expert Says

May 30, 2023
Daniel Iracane, a member of France’s Technology Academy, calls the product e-bio-SAF, where “e” stands for the electric power needed to produce hydrogen. 
SAF
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Boeing To Study If SAF Production Can Be Scaled In Southeast Asia

Jun 02, 2023
Boeing expects to publish findings from the joint study with non-profit the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) in early 2024.

Airframers

ATR cabin
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ATR Offers VIP Cabins For Regional Turboprop

Jun 06, 2023
ATR claims its 70-seat-class ATR 72-600 cuts carbon dioxide emissions by 45%, compared with equivalent regional jets.
import-substituted version of the Superjet-100
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First Flight Of Russia’s SSJ-New Will Not Be Powered By PD-8 Engines

Jun 07, 2023
The first flight of Russia's import-substituted version of the Superjet 100 draws closer, but the first aircraft will not be equipped with the PD-8 turbofan.

Safety

ANA Boeing 787-9
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ANA, WestJet Join IATA’s Turbulence Aware Program

Jun 07, 2023
IATA’s real-time turbulence data-gathering platform is up to 20 participating airlines, with ANA and WestJet the latest to sign on.

Airlines

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RwandAir Targets Fleet Simplification, Nears Qatar Airways Investment

Jun 06, 2023
RwandAir expects to double the size of its fleet over the coming years as part of a process that will see the carrier phase out some of its regional aircraft.
Spirit Airlines
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Frontier CEO Says Spirit LaGuardia Slot Divestiture ‘A Big Deal’

Jun 06, 2023
Spirit currently offers 20,900 weekly departure seats from LGA, according to OAG Schedules Data.
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Copa Eyes Lease Extensions As New Delivery Streams Remain Uncertain

Jun 05, 2023
Panama-based Copa Airlines will fuel its growth on a mix new Boeing 737 MAX deliveries and lease renewals as aircraft delivery delays persist.
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Air India CEO Defends Use Of Russian Airspace

Jun 06, 2023
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has defended the airline’s use of Russian airspace, highlighting the economic and social benefits that its flights bring.

Technology

Inmarsat GX7, 8 & 9
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Inmarsat, Viasat Move To Integration Phase

Jun 07, 2023
After telecommunications satellite operator Viasat closed the acquisition of Inmarsat May 31, the two companies have been planning how to merge.

Industry Data