PaxEx   TSA   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

TSA begins operational field testing of biometric-enabled “skip security” program for pilots, flight attendants and other critic

The TSA has started operational field testing of a new biometric system intended to strengthen a program that lets pilots, flight attendants and other critical airline personnel bypass airport security screening lanes. The trial focuses on making identity verification more secure while preserving streamlined access for those workers.

2026-06-06T02:58:00.286723-07:00
Routes   North America   Airlines   Qatar Airways  
One Mile at a Time • Ben Schlappig

Qatar Airways Resuming Philadelphia Flights, After Cutting Route In 2023

By One Mile at a Time: Qatar Airways plans to resume flights between Doha (DOH) and Philadelphia (PHL), after cutting the route in 2023. Here's what we know so far.

2026-06-05T08:42:44.827259-07:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737  
The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

Boeing CEO confirms TAC report it is studying hiking 737 production to 70-jet monthly rate

By The Air Current: Boeing is studying raising production of its cash-cow 737 family to a 70-jet monthly rate, although it hasn’t yet made any firm plans to do so, CEO Kelly Ortberg said Friday, confirming a report by The Air Current.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-06-05T10:58:15.664883-07:00
Routes   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Airbus’ A350-1000ULR Goes Airborne

By Flying Magazine: Airbus in 2022 agreed to deliver a dozen ultra-long-range variants to Australia’s Qantas Airways.

Also: aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com, Aircraft Interiors International and 4 more
2026-06-05T07:00:58.165682-07:00