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What changed in aviation regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby stated at the Denver Performing Arts Complex on September 9, 2026, that the U.S. government should provide financial support for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) similar to subsidies for solar energy.
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French charter carrier AirAiles has ceased operations after its air operator’s certificate (AOC) became inactive in September 2026.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is launching a new program to allow non-travelers access to airport gates for the first time in 25 years.
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Delta Air Lines has updated its in-flight service policy, eliminating complimentary snacks and beverages for Delta Main and Delta Comfort passengers on flights under 350 miles.
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United States President Donald Trump announced on Monday, September 7, 2026, that Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier is prohibited from selling its products in the US unless the company shifts manufacturing to the United States.
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The European Union allowed the temporary 'safety valve' policy for the Entry-Exit System (EES) to lapse on Sunday, September 6, 2026, removing the ability for member states to pause biometric checks during peak demand.
Read at skift.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in aviation this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby approached American Airlines and Delta Air Lines earlier in 2026 to propose a potential merger.
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Jet Zero Australia has raised $30 million in a new funding round to advance its Project Ulysses, a sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel refinery in Townsville, Australia.
Read at esgtoday.com ↗What products launched in aviation this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has launched the 'Gateside' program, allowing non-ticketed individuals to access airport departure gates for the first time in 25 years.
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Major airlines including American Airlines, United Airlines, and Air Canada have integrated the Airbus A321XLR into their summer 2027 long-haul schedules to serve secondary international cities.
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Flyadeal, the budget subsidiary of Saudia, plans to introduce connecting flights to its network in the coming weeks, as stated by acting CEO Sanjiv Kapoor on September 7, 2026.
Read at skift.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit aviation this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary publicly disputed claims that a passenger was partially sucked out of an aircraft window during a recent flight.
Read at nytimes.com ↗What incidents and outages hit aviation this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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A technical failure in the UK's air traffic control system, managed by the National Air Traffic Services, caused the grounding of over 600 flights on September 8, 2026.
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On September 8, 2026, the U.S. military destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island following attempted strikes on a U.S. Navy warship.
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London Heathrow Airport suspended all incoming flights on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, due to technical issues reported by the U.K.’s National Air Traffic Services.
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An Amazon Prime cargo plane overran a runway and crash-landed into a parking lot at an airport in Miami, Florida, on September 7, 2026.
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A Boeing 767-300 cargo plane overshot the runway at Miami International Airport, resulting in five fatalities and five serious injuries.
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On Sunday, September 6, 2026, a Boeing 767-300 freighter operated by 21 Air for Amazon Prime Air overran the runway at Miami International Airport in the United States.
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On September 6, 2026, an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport in the United States, resulting in five deaths and five injuries.
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Five people were killed and two remain in critical condition following an Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 cargo plane crash at Miami International Airport on Saturday, September 5, 2026.
Read at theguardian.com ↗8 of 13 incidents and safety events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What people moved in and out of aviation roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Awery Aviation Software has appointed Cornelia Korsch as its new global development director, effective September 2026.
Read at theloadstar.com ↗What else happened in aviation this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Former New York Fed President William Dudley recounted his experience being stranded on a diverted flight in Saint John, Newfoundland, for six days following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗1 of 2 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.