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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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The Iraqi government, led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, is negotiating with the United States to secure exemptions from sanctions that have halted flights between Iraq and Iran.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗03
The governments of Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg have launched a joint funding scheme to support the development of the electricity-based Sustainable Aviation Fuel (eSAF) market.
Read at esgtoday.com ↗04
Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei threatened countries enforcing US sanctions on Iranian airlines, warning of potential disruptions to their airports.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗05
On September 21, 2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that international airports and service providers must cease all operations for Iranian airlines, including refueling and ticketing, or face exclusion from the U.S. dollar financial system.
Read at thestreet.com ↗06
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed mandatory inspections for specific Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Read at forbes.com ↗07
The Mexican federal government has proposed a 2027 budget for the aviation agency AFAC of MX$175.45 million, representing a 73.3% reduction from the 2026 funding of MX$657.5 million.
Read at theloadstar.com ↗08
The U.S. State Department issued a 'reconsider travel' advisory for the entire Middle East on September 19, 2026, citing regional instability and security threats.
Read at thestreet.com ↗8 of 12 regulation and policy events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
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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Turkish Airlines has finalized an order with Boeing for up to 150 narrowbody aircraft, consisting of 100 firm 737-8 jets and options for 50 additional units.
Read at skift.com ↗10
CellPoint announced a new leadership team and secured a US$34 million investment from Toscafund, managed by Penta Capital.
Read at finextra.com ↗What products launched in aviation this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Tristan Koch, Chief Commercial Officer at Awery Aviation Software, discusses current airfreight market volatility and ecommerce trends between China and Europe with host Charlotte Goldstone.
Read at theloadstar.com ↗12
Qantas Airways is preparing to launch ultra-long-haul flights under its Project Sunrise initiative, connecting Sydney to London in October 2027 and Sydney to New York by mid-2028.
Read at thestreet.com ↗13
Qantas announced a new ultra long-haul direct flight route between Sydney and New York, scheduled to launch in mid-2028.
Read at theguardian.com ↗What financial results were reported in aviation this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Latvian carrier Air Baltic Corp AS has proposed cost-cutting measures, including the removal of barf bags and toilet hand sanitizer, as it seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗15
The Qatar Investment Authority has established a new division, Doha Investment, to manage over 40 domestic assets, including Qatar Airways and Qatar National Bank.
Read at semafor.com ↗16
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced on September 16, 2026, at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference that the company is facing production delays for the 737 Max program due to wing manufacturing bottlenecks in Renton, Washington.
Read at thestreet.com ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit aviation this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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Tess De Mello, a former British Airways cabin crew member with 30 years of service, is currently involved in an ongoing legal appeal against the airline following her 2020 dismissal.
Read at theguardian.com ↗18
Financier Ken Griffin is facing opposition from local residents regarding his proposal to construct a private heliport in Miami Beach, Florida.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗19
Czech airline Fischer Air has been declared insolvent by a court in Hamburg, Germany, following failed attempts to revive the brand for flights to Mallorca.
Read at thestreet.com ↗What incidents and outages hit aviation this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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A powerful storm is impacting the US Northeast region as of September 27, 2026.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗21
A nor'easter storm is impacting the U.S. East Coast, causing significant flight disruptions at LaGuardia Airport.
Read at forbes.com ↗22
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated that the disclosure of an OpenAI AI agent breaching the Medicare Statistics Reporting portal was made in the national interest.
Read at theguardian.com ↗23
A threat actor is utilizing AI agent frameworks Strix, Cairn, and Hermes to compromise online retailers and steal credit card data.
Read at bleepingcomputer.com ↗24
National Air Traffic Services (NATS) experienced a technical failure at its Prestwick control centre in Scotland on September 21, 2026, causing flight disruptions across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
Read at theguardian.com ↗25
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) halted flights at major East Coast airports on September 21, 2026, due to a fiber line cut by an Amtrak construction crew in New Jersey.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗26
On Monday, September 21, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at Newark Liberty, Philadelphia, and Teterboro airports in the US due to radio equipment issues.
Read at theguardian.com ↗27
On Monday, September 21, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grounded flights at several major airports in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania due to an equipment outage at the Philadelphia TRACON facility.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗8 of 16 incidents and safety events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What else happened in aviation this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Virgin Atlantic CEO Corneel Koster announced a strategic fleet reconfiguration of 787 Dreamliners, reducing economy seats from 192 to 127 to increase premium cabin capacity.
Read at skift.com ↗29
Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Al-Khater discussed the airline's operational resilience during a Skift event on September 24, 2026.
Read at skift.com ↗30
Qantas Airways CEO Vanessa Hudson discussed market demand and the impact of rising oil prices during an interview in New York on September 23, 2026.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗31
The Wall Street Journal published a market roundup on September 23, 2026, covering the automotive and transport sectors.
Read at wsj.com ↗32
FedEx Chief Sustainability Officer Karen Blanks Ellis announced that the company secured contracts for over 20 million gallons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to be used at five U.S. airports through 2027.
Read at trellis.net ↗33
On September 22, 2026, Bloomberg Politics featured a panel of executives and leaders including Qualcomm CFO Akash Palkhiwala, Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson, and Finland President Alex Stubb.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗34