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U.S. Air Force’s Newest Fighter Completes First Exercise

Participation in Northern Edge in Alaska provided the combined F-15EX Eagle II test team with a chance to wring out the new fighter in a major exercise.

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.

Boeing Inks New Max Deal with SMBC Aviation Capital

A new contract with SMBC marks the second sale of the 737 Max in two weeks.

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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.

EU To Consider Measures against Belarus over Forced Landing

Belarus forced a Ryanair airliner flying from Greece to Lithuania to land in Minsk so that it could arrest political dissident Roman Protasevich.

Regulations and Government

Embraer Sees E-Jets Advancing Air Transport’s Covid Recovery

As the pandemic wanes, Embraer Commercial Aircraft CEO Arjan Meijer looks toward the start of a recovery in 2021 and beyond.

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing

Russia’s MC-21 Airliner Fitted With New Wing As Irkut Prepares to Start Flight Testing

Breeze Airways Set for Imminent Launch

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

Aviation Industry Cheers New SAF Tax Credit Plan

A broad-based consortium of aviation companies applauded the introduction of the Sustainable Skies Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Sustainability and Environment

Top Aces F-16 Fighter Cleared for Aggressor Duties

The training/adversary services provider is the first in the world to operate the fourth-generation F-16 on commercial services.

IATA Applauds Opening Borders to Vaccinated Travelers

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

How Battery and Electric Motor Tech Is Transforming Aviation

How Battery and Electric Motor Tech Is Transforming Aviation

EASA, UK CAA Agree on Certification Procedures

The Technical Implementation Procedures upon which the UK CAA and EASA agreed provide a basis for collaboration.

European Aviation Groups Protest Rising ATC Charges

Aircraft operators say European Union states are making them carry most of the burden for Covid-related losses by air navigation service providers.

Ryanair CEO Pans Boeing for Max 8-200 Delivery Delays

Europe’s largest low-cost airline had planned to get 14 Max 8-200 jets before summer but now says it might receive none.

Japan’s New Seahawk Variant Takes to the Air

The SH-60L is the latest in a line of license-built Seahawk versions for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.

MC-21 Receives Outer Wing Made of Russian Composites

The first deliverable copy of the MC-21 will feature Russian-made composites in its wings.

Boeing Max Operators Start Work on Electrical Fixes

The FAA approved a pair of Service Bulletins detailing repair procedures for the Boeing 737 Max’s electrical bonding panels.

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