defense   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
The Hill • Tara Suter

House Democrat challenges new Air Force One security posture after Secret Service advises Trump leave NATO Summit in the older a

Rep. Jim Himes said the Trump administration’s new Air Force One is “a security risk,” arguing that the Secret Service’s recommendation to depart the NATO Summit in the older aircraft indicates concerns about the newer plane’s security level. The criticism frames the issue as a potential vulnerability for presidential travel.

2026-07-12T11:44:10.266120-07:00
aviation   Orders   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Philippine Airlines expected to split widebody order between Airbus and Boeing

By Air Data News: Proposed deal includes the carrier's first Boeing 787s alongside additional Airbus A350-1000s Philippine Airlines (PAL) is expected to place a split widebody order for 15 Boeing 787-10s and nine Airbus A350-1000s , according to industry sources cited by Reuters.

Also: AeroTime
2026-07-12T04:48:04.822262-07:00
aviation   eVTOL   Hydrogen   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Beta Technologies  
AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Electra secures critical FAA approval milestone for ultra-STOL aircraft

By AeroTime: US-developer Electra has secured approval from the FAA for a critical stage of commercializing its hybrid-electric ultra short-takeoff and landing aircraft.

Also: Urban Air Mobility News
2026-07-12T03:28:58.353588-07:00