UAV Development & Drone Programs   TSA   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Aviation Week • Graham Warwick

FAA proposes new drone no-fly zones over critical infrastructure; rules would enable operator applications and expand enforcemen

The FAA has published an NPRM proposing tighter restrictions on unmanned aircraft operations in airspace over critical infrastructure sites. The rule would allow affected operators to apply for tailored flight limitations and warns that violators could face fines, criminal charges, or certificate/licensing consequences.

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2026-05-05T15:58:08.270844-07:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
The Hill • Sarah Fortinsky

Delta cutting free snacks, drinks on hundreds of flights

By The Hill: Delta Air Lines to end free snack and drink service on flights under 350 miles. Says changes unrelated to rising jet fuel prices.

Also: Business Traveller and Fox Business
2026-05-06T11:28:13.864661-07:00
Europe   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airlines   Embraer   KLM  
valorinternational.globo.com

Embraer, Airbus compete for KLM Cityhopper fleet

By valorinternational.globo.com: Competition involves order for 25 aircraft from KLM’s regional aviation subsidiary; Embraer currently holds exclusivity in the fleet Maarten Koopmans — Foto: Divulgação Embraer’s E2 jet is once again in the final stages of a competition with Airbus and its A220 model.

2026-05-05T13:03:56.438593-07:00
PaxEx   Airlines   Delta Air Lines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Delta Air Faces Class Action Lawsuit For Trying to Deceive Passengers Who Bought a Fully Refundable Ticket to Accept an Expiring e-Credit

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The lawsuit is being brought by a New York City resident, appropriately named Svetlana Sky, who believes that the claim against Delta could easily exceed $5 million for plaintiffs in the New York area alone.

2026-05-06T11:28:12.745147-07:00