aviation   PaxEx   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines  
Reuters • Joanna Plucinska

EU261 passenger-rights and aviation tax fight escalates as European airlines cite Iran-war jet fuel shock

Europe’s airline lobby groups and smaller carriers are urging the EU Commission to rethink passenger-compensation reform (EU261) amid sharply higher jet-fuel costs tied to the Iran conflict, while a separate Dutch campaign targets steep aviation tax rises. The Commission and major carriers say summer fuel availability remains sufficient, though regionals fear they’re hit harder.

Also: Euronews
2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

MQ-25A Stingray refueller poised for low-rate initial production

By FlightGlobal: The MQ-25 will provide an uncrewed air-to-air refuelling capability for US Navy carrier air wings. The Boeing MQ-25A Stingray uncrewed naval refuelling aircraft has secured Milestone C approval, setting the stage for low-rate initial production (LRIP).

2026-05-19T21:55:46.814816-07:00
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
aviation   PaxEx   Airports   TSA   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Reuters • David Shepardson

US airlines oppose Trump plan to require small airports to use private security

By Reuters: A group representing major U.S. airlines opposes a White House proposal to require smaller airports to use private ​security screeners instead of the Transportation Security Administration, according to written testimony ‌seen by Reuters.

Also: CNBC
2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00
aviation   Orders   Airbus   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR)

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “AirAsia X adds first A321-200NX(LR)” today!.

2026-05-19T19:23:59.104798-07:00
aviation   NTSB   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Accident   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille, Cailley LaPara

NTSB Says UPS Didn’t Act After 2011 Boeing Letter on Defect

By Bloomberg: A US safety investigator said United Parcel Service Inc. decided not to take further action after reviewing a 2011 service letter from Boeing Co. that flagged failures of a key structural component in the type of plane that later crashed in Louisville, Kentucky.

Also: AeroTime, GlobalAir.com, CBS News, The Guardian and 5 more
2026-05-19T07:54:43.770484-07:00