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Ticket prices, consumer protection laws, and the collapse of Spirit Airlines were discussed in depth on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
Multiple signs of progress point towards critical approval for super-medium-twin helicopter arriving in the final quarter. Bell appears to be finally closing in on certification for its long-running 525 programme, with increasingly strong indications that the approval will be received in late 2026. In development since 2012, the super-medium-twin 525 is Bell's new civil flagship,…
Authorities have warned pilots that violations of temporary flight restrictions can result in hefty fines, criminal charges, and aircraft confiscation.
Flight with equivalent of full payload intended to simulate real-life conditions for initial delivery configuration. Russia's Yakovlev MC-21-310 has demonstrated a range of 2,050nm (3,800km), during a series of test flights with payload equating to a full passenger complement. The twinjet, powered by Aviadvigatel PD-14 engines, is still undergoing its certification programme. Propulsion specialist United…
US regulators have granted the Saudi start-up a tentative permission for two years. Saudi Arabian start-up Riyadh Air has received approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin serving points in the USA. The carrier had requested authority from US regulators on 5 May to operate flights from any points in Saudi Arabia…
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