aviation   ATC   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
The Air Current • Carter Johnston

MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

MHI RJ Aviation Group says it is prepared to retrofit the North American CRJ regional jet fleet with ADS-B In “traffic situational awareness” technology, a capability it expects could be mandated for aircraft operating in the US. The OEM-backed retrofit offering aims to help operators avoid forced retirement as equipage timelines tighten.

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00
space   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Policy & Regulation   NASA  
NASA • Cheryl Warner

NASA to Compete Contract for Jet Propulsion Laboratory Management

By NASA: NASA announced plans Friday to compete the next contract for managing and operating the agency’s federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) in Southern California at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), to ensure continued accountability and strong value for U.S.

Also: Space.com, nasawatch.com and nasawatch.com
2026-05-22T08:05:08.321587-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Breaking Defense • Seth J. Frantzman

IAI’s new Diamond naval offering envisions flexible drones, missiles for small vessels

By Breaking Defense: The plan involves different defensive systems dispersed across small satellite ships, which can be connected to a mother ship in a disaggregated model.

2026-05-22T09:54:05.718322-07:00
aviation   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA targets PW4000 sensor flaw linked to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns

By FlightGlobal: An FAA proposed order comes after P&W issued service bulletins to address the concern. The Federal Aviation Administration has responded to a sensor durability problem that has caused multiple incidents of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) PW4000 turbofans suffering tailpipe fires and in-flight shutdowns.

2026-05-22T09:39:58.332708-07:00