Latest Policy News
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American Airlines Partners with Google for New SAF Agreement
American Airlines and Google have officially announced a new agreement for sustainable aviation fuel certificates (SAFc).
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Indian Passengers Can Now Transit Through Germany Without a Visa
Indian nationals travelling through Germany to third-country destinations no longer require an airport transit visa.
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UK CAA Opens Applications for Hydrogen Aviation Research Programme
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has opened applications for a new phase of its Hydrogen Challenge programme.
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Lufthansa Group Adds Carbon Removal Projects to Updated Climate Portfolio
Lufthansa Group has expanded its climate protection project portfolio, increasing its focus on technology-based carbon removal solutions.
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UK Expands eGATE Eligibility to 1.5 Million Additional Children from July
New changes to acceptance at UK eGates will see up to 1.5 million more additional children able to make use of the technology this Summer.
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NATS Licence Change Brings New Role in UK Airspace Modernisation
Changes to NATS' air traffic services licence will enable the organisation to begin delivering the new UK Airspace Design Service.
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ACI World Calls for Aviation Modernisation in Policy Agenda 2030
ACI World has launched its new Policy Agenda 2030, which outlines priority actions for both regulators and decision-makers across aviation.
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UK Government Sets Out Plans to Reduce Flight Disruption This Summer
The UK Government has set out new plans to tackle the likelihood of last-minute flight cancellations this summer.
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American Airlines CEO & US Transportation Secretary Open SMS Industry Forum
American Airlines CEO Robert Isom and US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy have officially opened the 11th annual SMS Industry Forum.
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TSA Sets Out $11.7bn Budget Request for 2027 to Facilitate Technology Upgrades
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has presented its 2027 budget proposal, outlining planned spending of 11.7 billion USD.
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Ontario Government Introduces Act to Support Expansion of Billy Bishop Airport
The Ontario government has officially introduced the Building Billy Bishop Airport Act 2026, paving the way for airport expansion.
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UK: Government Attempts to Assuage Jet Fuel Shortage Fears
The UK Government is working closely with airlines to ensure that passengers are not disrupted due to ongoing global situations.
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UK CAA Publishes Draft Decision on Heathrow Expansion Early Costs Recovery
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published a draft decision setting out how Heathrow Airport could recover early expansion costs.
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Trump Proposes Partial Privatisation of TSA in Budget Plan
President Donald Trump has unveiled a proposal to privatise parts of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
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UK: CAA Publishes Initial Proposals for Heathrow H8 Price Cap
The UK CAA has published Initial Proposals for fees that Heathrow can charge airlines for using the airport during the H8 regulatory period.
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India: Noida International Airport Granted Aerodrome Licence
Noida International Airport has received its aerodrome licence from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
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Heathrow Airport Sets 2026 SAF Target Above UK Mandate
Heathrow Airport has expanded its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive scheme for 2026, setting a target 2% above the UK mandate.
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ACI Warns of 'Deep Concern' Over Calls to Suspend EU-Qatar Agreement
ACI has stated that Europe's airports have shown deep concern about recent calls to suspend the EU-Qatar Comprehensive Aviation Agreement.
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UK: CAA Publishes Guidance Encouraging Transparent Emission Information
The UK's CAA has published a new framework setting out guidance on the display of carbon emission information when booking flights.
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UK Government Responds to Audit on Airport Expansions and Environmental Targets
The UK Government has published its response to an Environmental Audit examining the implications of airport expansion for climate targets.
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US Department of Transportation Unveils AAM National Strategy
US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P Duffy has unveiled the country's very-first Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) National Strategy.
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House of Lords to Examine SAF Bill's Revenue Certainty Scheme
Members of the House of Lords are set to begin a detailed examination of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill on Wednesday 10 December.
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TSA to Introduce $45 Fee for Travellers Without REAL ID
From 1 February 2026, passengers without a REAL ID can pay 45 USD to use TSA Confirm.ID at airport security checkpoints.
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Civil Aviation Authority Explores Regulatory Options for Heathrow Expansion
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has (CAA) published a working paper on Heathrow’s regulatory model following a Government announcement.