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aviation ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Politico • Oriana Pawlyk

FAA frustrated with Peraton’s leadership of air traffic control overhaul

The FAA is frustrated with Virginia-based Peraton’s performance on an ambitious air traffic control modernization effort, according to reporting. Peraton had minimal prior experience working with the agency before taking on the project, raising questions about execution, contractor selection and oversight of a critical national infrastructure program.

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2026-08-20T05:35:00.093664-07:00

space Satellite Commercial Space

Bloomberg • Yash Roy

Muon Space Raises $250 Million With Google, Salesforce Backing

By Bloomberg: Satellite startup Muon Space Inc. closed a $250 million funding round, raising capital from Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Salesforce Ventures LLC after launching 11 satellites into orbit and opening a manufacturing facility in California.

1 Source

2026-08-20T03:21:23.284901-07:00

defense UAV Development & Drone Programs F-16 Europe Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Romanian F-16 fires cannon at sea drone near Black Sea gas platform

By AeroTime: A Romanian F-16 opened fire on a maritime drone near a Black Sea gas platform after officials ordered it destroyed to protect workers and infrastructure.

Unmanned Airspace

Ukrainian Sting Interceptor Drone Downs Russian UAV at Record 7,472-Meter Altitude

Reuters

Latvia Says Ukrainian Drone Shot Down in Its Airspace Amid Regional Spillover Risks

5 Sources

2026-08-20T04:05:13.744785-07:00

aviation Middle East Leadership Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Oman Air names new chief as Korfiatis steps aside after two years in the role

By FlightGlobal: Nasser Al Sharji will take the helm at the Muscat-based carrier on 1 September. Oman Air has appointed Nasser Al Sharji as its new chief executive, replacing Con Korfiatis who will move to an advisory role after just over two years in charge.

FlightGlobal

SalamAir becomes second Omani carrier to name new chief executive on same day

Airline Economics

Oman Air appoints Nasser Al Sharji as chief executive officer

5 Sources

2026-08-20T04:05:25.673454-07:00

aviation PaxEx Airlines

APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

American Airlines Brings Seatback Screens and More Premium Seats to Narrowbody Fleet

By APEX: American Airlines will bring seatback entertainment to every narrowbody seat while expanding premium seating.

Dj's Aviation

American Airlines to Restore Seatback Entertainment on Narrowbody Fleet

Aircraft Interiors International

American Airlines makes significant investments in its narrowbody experience

8 Sources

2026-08-20T03:35:17.055206-07:00

aviation eVTOL Policy & Regulation Asia-Pacific (APAC)

aeromorning.com

Sri Lanka Adopts EHang Program to Evaluate Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft

By aeromorning.com: Sri Lanka adopts EHang’s Global Fast Track to accelerate pilotless eVTOL evaluation and deployment via a regulatory sandbox, overseen by the CAASL.

eVTOL Insights

EHang Launches International Fast-Track Framework for Pilotless eVTOL Operations

Also: DroneDJ

3 Sources

2026-08-19T20:33:11.806368-07:00

aviation Helicopter FlightSim Asia-Pacific (APAC)

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Vertical Mag • Loft Dynamics Press Release

Loft Dynamics brings H145 VR training to Asia-Pacific with Kawasaki

By Vertical Mag: Loft Dynamics partners with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to bring the H145 Multi-Pilot VR Simulator to Asia-Pacific for immersive training.

1 Source

2026-08-20T05:20:59.949533-07:00

aviation Bombardier Aircraft Finance & Leasing Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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