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Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

European airlines are welcoming moves to help the sector, but they say more could be done.

The European Commission has issued guidance aimed at helping the EU transport and tourism sector face up to potential jet fuel shortages.

EASA is preparing for the introduction of the Jet A standard in Europe in an effort to mitigate a potential fuel shortage in the coming weeks.

Embraer on April 30 announced the simultaneous certification by three aviation authorities of its new Praetor 600E super-midsize jet.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

The lack of regulatory requirements for airlines to carry personal motorized wheelchairs in the cabin leaves ample room for the air transport industry to drag its feet when it comes to accommodating the needs of all passengers.

As long-term and highly experienced incumbents like Boeing know all too well, certification is not a quick or easy process.

Swiss startup Smartflyer has received the first set of certifiable battery modules for its SF1 four-seat electric aircraft from energy storage developer H55.

EASA has certified the Pratt & Whitney GTF Advantage powered version of the Airbus A320neo, clearing the way for entry into service later this year.

Spanish company Neotex was on hand at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) with a demonstration video showcasing its direct-dyed carpets for airliner cabins.

The UK’s National Police Air Service has launched a renewal of its rotary-wing fleet amid potential law enforcement reforms.

Enstrom Helicopter Corp. is now able to sell its turbine helicopters in the U.S. and Europe after securing approvals for its crash resistant fuel system (CRFS).

H55 has selected Safran to supply its type-certified motor to power the Bristell B23 Energic electric training aircraft.

Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.

A new FAA rule will give the agency the flexibility to recognize certificates issued by its peers.

Europe is likely to have met the 2025 target of 2% of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), according to the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

The French startup is shifting to pusher-propeller propulsion and tougher certification requirements.

Airlines and MRO providers should look out for non-airworthy engine parts after 12 containers were fraudulently redirected from their intended destination.

EASA and Eurocontrol are aiming to improve European aviation’s ability to withstand growing instances of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) interference.

Turkish Aerospace Industries’ (TAI) T625 Gokbey twin-engine helicopter has secured domestic civil certification from the country’s aviation regulator.

In Europe, the U.S. and Canada, development of megawatt-class hybrid propulsion enters a critical phase.

Safran Helicopter Engines has begun assembly of the first 600-kW TG600 turbogenerator for U.S. startup Electra.aero’s prototype EL-9 hybrid eSTOL aircraft.

EASA has extended its Conflict Zone Information Bulletin once again, advising airlines not to operate in the airspace of several countries in the Middle East.

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