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The FAA finalized a rule mandating 25-hour CVRs for newly manufactured aircraft, aligning with global standards and improving accident investigations.
The FAA issued a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) urging airlines to use "extreme caution" near rocket launch zones after Starship incidents caused air traffic and fuel concerns.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy issued a stark warning that Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is at high risk for a mid-air collision, intensifying the current aviation safety crisis.
Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 after a fuel switch defect; the Federation of Indian Pilots demands a fleet-wide grounding to check for recurring electrical faults.
China's foreign pilot population has sharply declined from a 2018 peak of 9% to under 2% of certified captains by 2024, driven by CAAC regulatory changes, the Boeing 737 Max grounding, and a maturing domestic pilot pipeline.
Singapore Changi Airport has deployed two autonomous baggage tractors, planning to expand the driverless fleet to 24 vehicles by the end of 2027.
Dubai Customs launched a special passenger welcome at Dubai International Airport and Kuwait International Airport for the 'Brothers Forever' week, strengthening UAE-Kuwait air travel ties.
Aviation battery start-up H55 successfully demonstrated its battery module certifiability to EASA, marking a major regulatory milestone for electric flight.
China's top legislature, the National People's Congress, adopted a revised Civil Aviation Law effective July 1, 2026, boosting the low-altitude economy and UAV regulation.
Kuwait's massive AED1.049 billion real estate investment in Sharjah, a 72.7% growth, is driving a surge in air travel demand for carriers like Jazeera Airways and Air Arabia.
US President Trump threatened a 50% tariff and decertification of Bombardier and all Canadian-made aircraft unless Transport Canada certifies Gulfstream jets.
Russia's SVR alleged France is planning "neocolonial coups" and assassinations in Africa, following the Niamey International Airport attack claim.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation aims to establish a low-altitude economy standards system by 2027; over 300 standards are targeted by 2030 to support the strategic sector.
Sudan Airways completed the first commercial flight to Khartoum International Airport since April 2023, signaling a cautious, yet vital, post-conflict recovery.
Airbus and Boeing combined delivered 72 commercial aircraft in January 2026, a typical post-year-end moderation following strong Q4 figures.
The DRC armed forces neutralized eight kamikaze drones carrying non-conventional munitions targeting Kisangani's Bangboka Airport over the weekend, local officials reported.
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest carrier, finalized an order for nine Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in December 2025 to power its long-haul network expansion.
Veteran Aeropostal executive Nelson Ramiz confirmed his return to Venezuela to launch a new aviation project, capitalizing on the historic reopening of direct US air routes.
Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on Monday after a pilot reported a possible defect with the aircraft's fuel control switch, triggering immediate safety protocols.
United Airlines flight UA1332, a Boeing 737-700, experienced a cabin pressurization failure shortly after takeoff from San Antonio, forcing an emergency diversion to Houston.