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Global Aviation Rules

Transport Canada Proposes Mandatory Remote ID, Community-Based Organization Framework, and New Low-Altitude Airspace Restriction Powers for RPAS

Regulator | Transport Canada | Drones & UAS NPA Published: 8 June 2026 | Comment Deadline: 9 September…

Jun 15, 2026 Read →
UK CAA

UK CAA Expands Exemption Powers and Removes Unused ETOPS Criminal Sanction

Regulator | UK CAA | Safety & Security | Airworthiness In Force: 1 May 2026 Quick Read The…

Jun 12, 2026 Read →
FAA

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Boeing 737 Classic Fuselage Crack Inspection — Effective June 17, 2026

Airworthiness Directive | FAA | Boeing 737 Classic Series Published: June 4, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026…

Jun 8, 2026 Read →
FAA

FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for Airbus A330 Family Structural Unsafe Condition — Effective June 8, 2026

Airworthiness Directive | FAA / EASA Bilateral | Airbus A330 Published: June 7, 2026 | Last Updated: June…

Jun 8, 2026 Read →
ICAO Updates

ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026: ACT-LTAG Program Launched, CORSIA Phase 2 Readiness Reviewed — June 2–4, 2026

Policy Update | ICAO | Aviation Decarbonization Published: June 5, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Sources:…

Jun 8, 2026 Read →
EASA

EASA Easy Access Rules for Continuing Airworthiness — June 2026 Revision Incorporates Electric and Hybrid Aircraft Requirements

Regulatory Publication | EASA | Continuing Airworthiness Published: June 4, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Sources:…

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