DOT assesses $425,000 over Delta-coded Iraq flights
Air France and KLM face different assessments for flights below an altitude restriction; most of the combined amount is due within 60 days.
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FAA Moves Ahead With National Air Taxi Pilot Program, Sets Summer 2026 Start
The FAA has selected eight participants for a national pilot program intended to integrate air taxis and other advanced aircraft into U.S. airspace, with operations expected to begin in summer 2026.
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FAA Proposes Regulatory Pathway for Supersonic Flights Over U.S. Land
The FAA published a proposed rulemaking on July 2, 2026, outlining regulatory standards for supersonic aircraft operating over land. Public comments are due Aug. 17.
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FAA proposes noise standard aimed at bringing supersonic passenger flights back over U.S. land
The Transportation Department and FAA have proposed a noise-based certification standard for civil supersonic aircraft, with a second rule on takeoff and landing noise planned later in 2026.