Indian man indicted for attempting to export aviation tech to Russia
PORTLAND, Ore.—A federal grand jury in Portland has indicted Sanjay Kaushik, a 57-year-old from Delhi, India, on charges of conspiring and attempting to illegally export controlled aviation technology to Russia, the U.S.…
Analysis-Behind aviation recovery, suppliers struggle to keep up
By Allison Lampert, Tim Hepher and Valerie Insinna PARIS (Reuters) – For dealmakers, this week’s Paris Air Show will showcase the boom in demand for commercial planes and military technology. What won’t…
U.S. House proposal would prohibit family seating fees
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A U.S. House committee will take up a aviation bill next week that would bar airlines from charging family seating fees but would not set minimum seat…
Joby Aviation to get investment from Tesla shareholder Baillie Gifford
(Reuters) – British investment management firm Baillie Gifford will invest $180 million in electric aircraft maker Joby Aviation, they said on Wednesday. This comes days after Joby clinched a $55 million contract…
Garmin tops quarterly revenue estimates on growth in aviation, marine units
(Reuters) – Smartwatch and navigation equipment maker Garmin Ltd topped first-quarter revenue estimates on Wednesday, boosted by strong growth in its businesses catering to the aviation and marine industries. Garmin’s diversified business…
U.S. Army plans 24-hour aviation stand down after two deadly helicopter crashes
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Army on Friday ordered its aviation units to pause operations for one day next month to review safety procedures and training after two recent helicopter crashes killed 12…
Joby Aviation lands $55 million contract from US Air Force
(Reuters) – Electric aircraft maker Joby Aviation will deliver up to nine air taxis to the U.S. Air Force under a $55 million contract extension that marks the company’s first revenue-generating operations,…
Ex-Navy Aviation Techie Behind Pro-Russian Media Network That Helped Expose Classified Documents Leak
Ex-Navy Aviation Techie Behind Pro-Russian Media Network That Helped Expose Classified Documents Leak Micaela Burrow on April 17, 2023 A former U.S. Navy NCO is behind a Pro-Russian news and support network…
US aviation authorities may delay some space launches to avoid air traffic disruption
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Thursday it may delay some space launches to minimize disruption to commercial air travel and provide “equitable” access to airspace…
Support gaining to add aviation in green classification – EU official
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – The European Union’s top transport official said on Wednesday she supported the inclusion of aviation in the EU’s green taxonomy investment rules and expected sceptical policymakers could be convinced…
Joby Aviation names former FAA administrator as director
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Joby Aviation, which is developing electrical aircraft to operate as air taxis, on Friday named former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) head Michael Huerta to its board of directors. Joby…
Boeing MAX crash relatives back Biden aviation nominee
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A group of relatives of those killed in a fatal 2019 Boeing 737 MAX crash endorsed U.S. President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation…
U.S. Senate panel to vote on aviation nominee next week
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee said on Wednesday it plans to vote next week on President Joe Biden’s nominee to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).…
Aviation included in amended EU green classification – document
By Joanna Plucinska LONDON (Reuters) – Parts of the aviation sector could be included in an updated version of the EU’s green taxonomy, according to a draft document seen by Reuters. The…
USDOT defends ‘fully qualified’ Biden aviation nominee
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The Biden administration told Congress on Thursday its pick to head the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is fully qualified and does not violate a law requiring civilian…
Dassault Aviation seeks more Rafale exports, defends business jets
By Tim Hepher PARIS (Reuters) – Dassault Aviation highlighted negotiations for new Rafale fighter export orders and hit back at European critics of business jets as it posted higher profits on Thursday.…
US aviation regulator boosting Boeing oversight
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is ramping up oversight of Boeing and plans to add nearly 300 employees to its safety office following two fatal…
U.S. aviation regulator boosting safety staff
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The acting head of the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday the agency plans add nearly 300 employees to its safety office as it ramps up oversight following two fatal…
Americans arrested for allegedly sending aviation technology to Russia
By Karen Freifeld (Reuters) -Two Americans were arrested in Kansas City on Thursday for an alleged scheme to send aviation-related technology to Russia in violation of U.S. export controls. Cyril Buyanovsky, 59,…
Airbus, Qantas close to first joint sustainable aviation fuel investment
By Jamie Freed MELBOURNE (Reuters) – Airbus SE and Qantas Airways Ltd plan to announce the first investment from a $200 million fund to develop a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) industry in…
After Aeromar’s grounding, Mexico’s aviation workers see turbulent horizon
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – After Mexican regional carrier Aeromar shuttered its operations last week, workers in the country’s aviation sector are bracing for more turbulence as financial, legislative and…
U.N. aviation agency forecasts rapid growth in passenger demand in 2023
OTTAWA (Reuters) – The United Nations’ aviation agency on Wednesday forecast global air passenger demand in 2023 will rapidly recover to pre-pandemic levels on most routes by the first quarter and that…
Mobility study cites roadblocks for U.S. electric vehicles, sustainable aviation
By Paul Lienert SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Reuters) – Automakers may not be able to build as many electric vehicles as they would like — and consumer demand for those EVs may not…
CBP proposes efforts to strengthen aviation security
WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced a proposal that will strengthen international air travel security by expanding existing advance data requirements for travelers on commercial flights to and…
U.S. House committee to hold aviation safety hearing
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Federal Aviation Administration safety official, National Transportation Safety Board chair and head of the largest pilots union are among those who will testify on Feb.…
Thailand to begin construction of $9 billion aviation city this year
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand will begin construction on the 290-billion baht ($8.82 billion) U-Tapao aviation city early this year, a government spokesperson said on Friday. The project will generate 15,600 additional jobs…
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