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ATC   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Politico • Oriana Pawlyk

FAA frustrated with Peraton’s leadership of air traffic control overhaul

The FAA is frustrated with Virginia-based Peraton’s performance on an ambitious air traffic control modernization effort, according to reporting. Peraton had minimal prior experience working with the agency before taking on the project, raising questions about execution, contractor selection and oversight of a critical national infrastructure program.

2026-08-20T05:35:00.093664-07:00
Middle East   Leadership   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Oman Air names new chief as Korfiatis steps aside after two years in the role

By FlightGlobal: Nasser Al Sharji will take the helm at the Muscat-based carrier on 1 September. Oman Air has appointed Nasser Al Sharji as its new chief executive, replacing Con Korfiatis who will move to an advisory role after just over two years in charge.

2026-08-20T04:05:25.673454-07:00
PaxEx   Airlines  
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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

American Airlines Brings Seatback Screens and More Premium Seats to Narrowbody Fleet

By APEX: American Airlines will bring seatback entertainment to every narrowbody seat while expanding premium seating.

2026-08-20T03:35:17.055206-07:00
eVTOL   Policy & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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aeromorning.com

Sri Lanka Adopts EHang Program to Evaluate Pilotless eVTOL Aircraft

By aeromorning.com: Sri Lanka adopts EHang’s Global Fast Track to accelerate pilotless eVTOL evaluation and deployment via a regulatory sandbox, overseen by the CAASL.

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2026-08-19T20:33:11.806368-07:00