aviation   Event   ATC   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development  
Flying Magazine • Zach Vasile

ALPA, NATCA and FAA ATO urge Congress for $20B to finish ATC modernization

Officials from ALPA, NATCA and the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization met at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh to press for an additional $20 billion. Their stated goal is to complete the Trump administration’s ongoing air traffic control modernization effort and keep the program on track.

2026-07-21T13:41:50.894378-07:00
space   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space  
NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

Falcon 9 to launch MRV-1 robotic servicing spacecraft for Northrop Grumman

By NASA Spaceflight: SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is set to launch the Mission Robotic Vehicle (MRV-1) mission from Florida on Tuesday evening. The MRV-1 vehicle, developed by Northrop Grumman, is a robotic servicing spacecraft capable of extending the life of satellites by attaching Mission Extension Pods (MEPs).

Also: Spaceflight Now and The War Zone
2026-07-21T11:42:26.117688-07:00
defense   Satellite   Space Force   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Space.com • Josh Dinner

Space Force orders 36 more Golden Dome missile-tracking satellites, for $1.75 billion

By Space.com: The Space Development Agency announced partnerships with two companies worth up to $1.75 billion total, to develop 36 satellites for the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag
2026-07-21T12:07:19.359993-07:00
aviation   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Europe   M&A   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

BARIG Welcomes Maersk Air Cargo as Newest Member

By Breitflyte: BARIG has today announced that Maersk Air Cargo has become the association’s newest member. The airline is Denmark’s first all-cargo carrier and part of A.P.

2026-07-21T12:42:02.417043-07:00
aviation   PaxEx   Airlines   United Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Airlines Terminating Flight Attendants For Selling Coveted International Trips to Junior Crew Members

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines is once again targeting flight attendants who it thinks are using their seniority to bid for trips to coveted international destinations without any intention of working the flights, and selling them to junior coworkers who would otherwise be stuck on reserve or working domestic trips.

Also: The Independent
2026-07-21T12:21:48.505598-07:00
aviation   Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus commercial aircraft chief presses for higher A350 production rates

By FlightGlobal: Lars Wagner says high demand, and potential stretch, are driving need to offer earlier slots for twinjet. Airbus commercial aircraft chief Lars Wagner is pressing for a decision this year on a higher A350 production rate than the current target.

2026-07-21T12:08:38.387694-07:00
aviation   Europe   Africa   North America   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

Bouncing Czechs: Skyfox helps restore Aero Vodochody’s fortunes

By FlightGlobal: As L-39NG orders and deliveries pick up the manufacturer is homing in on prospects in Europe, Africa, Asia and USA. Aero Vodochody has experienced more twists and turns than a pilot of one of its aerobatic trainers in the 36 years since the collapse of the Soviet bloc.

2026-07-21T13:24:59.071780-07:00