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DGCA India

DGCA India 2026 Pilot License Modernization: New FDTL Rules, Electronic Licenses, and Updated Class 1 Medical Standards Now Active

Aviation Regulatory Watch - June 4, 2026

EASA

EASA Updates CS-23 Certification Standards for Normal-Category Aeroplanes — Amendment 6 / Issue 5 Published May 2026

FAA Regulations

US House Passes Farm Bill With First-Ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel Provisions — Heads to Senate

EASA

EU261 Passenger Rights Reform: IATA Warns of Connectivity Risk as European Parliament Doubles Down — May 2026

Compliance Tools & Resources

Compliance Tools & Resources

FAA’s 2025 Drone Airspace Rules: Balancing Innovation with National Security

Aviation Regulatory Watch - August 8, 2025 0

FAA drone airspace rules 2025 enhance national security and safety while balancing growth in the U.S. drone economy. Key Takeaways of FAA Drone Airspace Rules FAA...

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IATA’s 2025 Aviation Manual Updates: A Focus on Safer, Smarter, and Greener Ground Operations

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DGCA India

DGCA India 2026 Pilot License Modernization: New FDTL Rules, Electronic Licenses, and Updated Class 1 Medical Standards Now Active

Aviation Regulatory Watch - June 4, 2026 0

Compliance Alert | DGCA India | Pilot Licensing and Fatigue Management Published: April 1, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: DGCA India...

DGCA India

DGCA India Issues Revised Airport Photography Security Rules Across All 163 Airports — May 8, 2026

Aviation Regulatory Watch - May 10, 2026 0

Regulatory Change | DGCA India | Aviation Security Published: May 10, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: DGCA Notification, Rule 13, Aircraft...

DGCA Initiates Proceedings to Cancel UAS Registrations Over False Declarations: Key Implications Under Drone Rules 2021

October 10, 2025

Revised DGCA Medical Assessment Guidelines Effective 2025

July 17, 2025

DGCA Takes Charge: New Radio Telephone Operator Licensing Rules in India

July 5, 2025

ICAO Invited as Observer — India’s Strategic Choice

June 28, 2025

FAA Regulations

FAA Regulations

US House Passes Farm Bill With First-Ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel Provisions — Heads to Senate

May 29, 2026

FAA Regulations

FAA Launches Pilot Program to Transfer Private Contract Towers to Direct Federal Operation — May 2026

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FAA Regulations

FAA Cuts Air Traffic Controller Staffing Target by 2,000 in New 2026–2028 Workforce Plan

May 20, 2026

Analysis & Commentry

Analysis & Commentary

FAA SAF Grand Challenge 2030: Production on Track, But Policy Uncertainty Threatens the Final Mile

Aviation Regulatory Watch - April 16, 2026 0

Industry Update | SAF Production Policy | DOE / USDA / FAA Last Updated: April 16, 2026 | Sources: DOE, USDA, FAA — SAF Grand...

FAA Issues Sweeping Safety Changes After Reagan National Midair Collision

August 10, 2025

FAA’s 2025 Drone Airspace Rules: Balancing Innovation with National Security

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Navigating the Skies: Overcoming Challenges in the Airline Industry

August 4, 2025

Understanding the EASA Drone Regulations 2025: New Rules, Compliance, and What Drone Operators Must Know

August 3, 2025

ICAO Updates

Analysis & Commentary

How Biometrics Are Reshaping Air Travel: A Simple Guide

ICAO Updates

ICAO Releases New Aviation Security Training Manual to Enhance Global Safety Standards

ICAO Updates

ICAO Unveils Ambitious Airport Modernization Plan for Asia-Pacific

IATA Policies

IATA and ICAO Push Back on Global Air-Levy Proposals While Championing Safety and Sustainability

IATA Policies

IATA Policies

IATA 2026 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals Update: Critical Changes and Implementation Guide

Aviation Regulatory Watch - November 2, 2025 0

Comprehensive analysis of IATA 2026 Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals Update with key changes to dangerous goods, battery shipping, animal transport regulations, and implementation...

Can AI Handle Passenger Travel Compliance? A Policy and Industry Outlook

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IATA Challenges EU’s Ambitious SAF Blending Targets

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DGCA India

DGCA India 2026 Pilot License Modernization: New FDTL Rules, Electronic Licenses, and Updated Class 1 Medical Standards Now Active

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EASA

EASA Updates CS-23 Certification Standards for Normal-Category Aeroplanes — Amendment 6 / Issue 5 Published May 2026

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FAA Regulations

US House Passes Farm Bill With First-Ever Sustainable Aviation Fuel Provisions — Heads to Senate

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