AINonlineKerry Lynch

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

White House threats to withhold or challenge certification for Gulfstream business jets have revived industry and regulator calls to reform aircraft type‑certification and validation processes, senior leaders say. The dispute has exposed long‑standing frictions in cross‑border validation and prompted proposals to tighten oversight and harmonize approvals.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.817915-08:00
Airline WeeklyJay Shabat, Meghna Maharishi

Why Delta and United Are Outpacing American Airlines — Profit, Strategy and Recovery Challenges

By Airline Weekly: Delta and United are dominating airline profits while American falls behind, and Frontier struggles to recover. Jay Shabat and Meghna Maharishi break down.

2026-02-20T06:34:10.696897-08:00