EU ETS Aviation Free Allowances Fully Phased Out in 2026 — 330 Million Allowances to Be Surrendered, July Scope Assessment Approaching

EU ETS Aviation Free Allowances phazed out Busy European airport with multiple commercial aircraft representing EU ETS aviation free allowance phase-out in 2026 and approaching July Commission scope assessment for long-haul routes

Regulatory Change | EU ETS Aviation | European Commission Published: June 5, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Sources: European Commission, IATA, Transport & Environment Quick Summary From January 1, 2026, EU airlines must pay for every tonne of CO₂ they emit. Free carbon allowances no longer exist for the aviation sector. Airlines flying … Read more

Transport Canada Proposes ICAO-Aligned Air Carrier Security Program Regulations — Comment Deadline June 24, 2026

Toronto Pearson International Airport terminal with Canadian flag and commercial aircraft representing Transport Canada proposed air carrier security programme regulations published April 2026 with comment deadline June 24

Compliance Alert | Transport Canada | Aviation Security Published: May 5, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: Canada Gazette Part I, April 25, 2026; CBAA Government & Regulatory Affairs Update, May 2026 Quick Summary On April 25, 2026, the Government of Canada published proposed amendments to the Canadian Aviation Security Regulations in the … Read more

Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024: India’s New Aviation Legislative Framework — Complete Guide

Indian Parliament building at dawn with aircraft silhouette representing the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 India’s new aviation legislative framework replacing the Aircraft Act 1934 from January 1 2025

Regulatory Change | India Aviation Law | Legislative Reform Published: January 5, 2025 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Sources: India Code, Mondaq, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Parliament of India Quick Summary The Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniyam 2024 (Act No. 16 of 2024) is an Act of the Parliament of India that provides for regulation and … Read more

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

Compliance Alert | DGCA India | Pilot Licensing and Fatigue Management Published: April 1, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: DGCA India — eGCA Platform, Civil Aviation Requirements Quick Summary India’s DGCA has activated three simultaneous pilot licensing reforms in 2026: updated Flight Duty Time Limitations (FDTL) aligned with ICAO Annex 6, mandatory … Read more

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

Normal-category aeroplane undergoing EASA certification inspection in a hangar with engineers reviewing documentation representing EASA CS-23 Amendment 6 Issue 5 updated standards May 2026

Regulatory Change | EASA Airworthiness | May 2026 Published: May 15, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: EASA ED Decision 2026/003/R Quick Summary EASA published updated certification standards for normal-category aeroplanes — CS-23 Amendment 6 and AMC & GM to CS-23 Issue 5 — on May 5, 2026. The update incorporates revised ASTM … Read more

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

Aerial view of Indian international airport tarmac with commercial aircraft and security personnel representing DGCA revised airport photography security rules issued May 8 2026 across all 163 operational Indian airports

Regulatory Change | DGCA India | Aviation Security Published: May 10, 2026 | Last Updated: June 2026 | Source: DGCA Notification, Rule 13, Aircraft Rules 1937 Quick Summary India’s DGCA issued a revised notification on May 8, 2026, under Rule 13 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, tightening and formalizing photography protocols within restricted airport zones … Read more