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

FAA proposes rule to restrict drone flights over critical infrastructure; operators can seek no-fly zones around sensitive sites

The FAA has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to restrict unmanned aircraft operations over key critical infrastructure facilities. The proposal would also allow critical infrastructure operators to apply for site-specific drone flight restrictions, with enforcement actions for violators ranging from fines to criminal charges and potential license loss.

Also: FAA, DroneXL and 4 more
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