aviation   PaxEx   Airports   TSA   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Reuters • David Shepardson

Airlines for America opposes White House plan to shift small-airport screening to private security screeners

Airlines for America, led by CEO Chris Sununu, is challenging a White House proposal that would require smaller U.S. airports to use private security screeners instead of TSA personnel, according to Reuters testimony. The push escalates industry pressure at a time when TSA staffing and checkpoint performance have been strained.

2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00
space   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation  
Via Satellite • Leandra Bernstein

Northrop Grumman's First MRV Readies for Summer Launch to Expand the Space Servicing Toolkit

By Via Satellite: STERLING, Va. — Northrop Grumman’s SpaceLogistics is scheduled to launch its next-generation space vehicle for on-orbit refueling and satellite life extension this summer, program leaders told reporters Tuesday.

Also: Defense Daily
2026-05-19T15:43:19.876953-07:00
defense   Space Force   Leadership   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Space Defense & Militarization  
Defense Scoop • Mikayla Easley

Sandhoo named Space Development Agency director, PAE for missile warning and tracking

By Defense Scoop: Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo has officially been named as director of the Space Development Agency and the new portfolio acquisition executive for Space Force’s missile warning and tracking programs, the agency announced Tuesday.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag and Defense Daily
2026-05-19T13:25:44.979344-07:00