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DOT Opens App Process for Manufacturing Jobs Relief

DOT, which opened the application system for Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection relief funds on June 15, is accepting applications through July 13.

ICAO Probe into Forced Diversion of a Ryanair 737 Progresses

Belarus and Poland have provided preliminary details in response to requests for information from ICAO.

European Airlines Plead For Covid Relief and Lasting Reforms

Leaders of Airlines For Europe member carriers called for Covid-19 travel restrictions to lift from July 1 and an end to punitive ATC charges.

Airlines Back Vertical with Largest eVTOL Aircraft Deal So Far

American Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and leasing group Avolon might buy up to 1,000 of Vertical Aerospace's VA-X4 eVTOL aircraft.

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Brazil’s Gol To Acquire ATR Operator MAP

Now Brazil’s number-two airline, Gol will gain 26 slots at Congonhas Sao Paulo Airport with its purchase of MAP.

Southwest Airlines Adds to Max 7 Orderbook

A conversion of options on another 34 Boeing 737 Max 7s raises Southwest’s firm order total for the smallest Max variant to 234.

Eurocontrol Calls SAF Distribution ‘a Crucial Issue’

Europe’s air traffic management agency has released a snapshot of airports that provide SAF on the continent.

EU, ASEAN Agree to World’s First Bloc-to-bloc Air Transport Pact

The new ASEAN-EU Comprehensive Air Transport Agreement will boost connectivity between Europe and Southeast Asia.

United Airlines Throws Weight Behind Boom Supersonic

A firm order for 15 airplanes from United Airlines would materialize once the Overture supersonic airliner meets the airline’s "demanding" requirements.

IATA Calls for Data-driven Covid Mitigation Measures for Travel

IATA director general Willie Walsh said he expects G7 leaders to adopt “data-driven” decisions when formulating policy on travel restrictions.

SAF central to Europe’s ReFuelEU plans

The ReFuelEU legislative proposal would include a blending mandate on all flights departing from European airports.

ICAO Council Agrees to Investigation Into Belarus Incident

The ICAO Council ordered an investigation into allegations that Belarus unlawfully forced a Ryanair flight to land in Minsk to arrest a political opponent.

IATA Urges Adoption of Digital Health Documentation

International Air Transport Association director general Willie Walsh warned of “chaos” at airports if governments don’t agree on digitalization measures.

Etihad CEO Sees a More Existential Threat than Covid

Airlines must accept that the “greening” of aviation is a medium to long-term reality, said Etihad boss Tony Douglas.

EU Bans Belarusian Aircraft over Ryanair Forced Diversion

ICAO will consider further possible action against Belarus for alleged violation of the Chicago Convention over the forced diversion of a Ryanair flight.

FAA Downgrades Mexico’s Safety Rating to Category 2

A Category 2 rating means Mexico’s airlines cannot add new service to the U.S. and U.S. airlines cannot place their codes on flights by Mexican carriers.

New Brazilian Airline To Launch Service in June

Itapemirim Transportes Aéreos expects to benefit from the connection capabilities of its parent company’s bus fleet.

Breeze Airways Set for Imminent Launch

David Neeleman’s latest airline startup begins service on May 27 to three midsize U.S. cities.

Luxaviation To Operate Commercial eVTOL Flights for Lilium

The European business aviation group will be responsible for all operational approvals, as well as managing flight crew, for the seven-seat eVTOL aircraft.

IATA Applauds Opening Borders to Vaccinated Travelers

Germany becomes one of the latest countries to relax quarantine mandates, drawing praise from IATA.

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