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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

TSA scraps Gold+ airport security privatization program while keeping private screening expansion alive

New TSA Administrator David Cummins has ended the agency’s controversial Gold+ program, but the broader push to expand private security screening at U.S. airports remains in place. The decision separates the fate of Gold+ from the administration’s wider approach to airport security privatization.

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2026-08-24T09:05:37.126603-07:00

Antitrust Policy & Regulation Airlines Delta Air Lines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Court blocks DOT’s decision to end Aeroméxico, Delta JV

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Aeroméxico at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

Air Cargo News

Delta and Aeromexico JV to live on - Air Cargo News

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2026-08-24T08:50:10.739893-07:00

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stateaviationjournal.com • Kim Stevens

Textron Appoints Brian Rohloff President and CEO of Textron Aviation

By stateaviationjournal.com: Textron Inc. today announced the appointment of Brian Rohloff as president and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026. Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper, who announced his retirement after more than 27 years with Textron, including the past eight years leading Textron Aviation.

AINonline

Rohloff Becoming New Textron Aviation CEO as Ron Draper Retires

AeroTime

Textron Aviation appoints new CEO as Ron Draper confirms retirement

Also: Airline Economics and stateaviationjournal.com

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2026-08-24T07:12:58.216997-07:00

Routes North America Airbus A330 Airlines

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Israir expecting lift from US flights after FAA clearance

By FlightGlobal: Israeli carrier intending to use A330s for New York service. Israeli leisure carrier Israir has obtained US FAA clearance to open services to North America, following previous approval from its home regulator.

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2026-08-24T10:21:12.624061-07:00

Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airbus

Vertical Mag

Milestone announces sale of 3 Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air

By Vertical Mag: Milestone Aviation Group's sale of Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air marks a significant step in enhancing fleet capabilities.

Also: aviationnews.eu and Airline Economics

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2026-08-24T05:36:08.838841-07:00

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko

Irish airport authority urges passenger cap increase

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2026-08-24T07:35:26.020431-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 737

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Second 737 North Line Likely Needed as Early as 2028: Analysis

By Leeham News: The company was already thinking about a further rate increase to 63 per month. Additionally, Boeing informed the supply chain that it should consider preparations for a 737-production rate of up to 75 per month.

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2026-08-24T06:05:13.157702-07:00

Event eVTOL North America Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Archer Aviation

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

2026-08-24T05:04:58.478378-07:00

TSA scraps Gold+ airport security privatization program while keeping private screening expansion alive

Court blocks DOT’s decision to end Aeroméxico, Delta JV

Delta and Aeromexico JV to live on - Air Cargo News

Textron Appoints Brian Rohloff President and CEO of Textron Aviation

Rohloff Becoming New Textron Aviation CEO as Ron Draper Retires

Textron Aviation appoints new CEO as Ron Draper confirms retirement

Israir expecting lift from US flights after FAA clearance

Milestone announces sale of 3 Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air

Irish airport authority urges passenger cap increase

Second 737 North Line Likely Needed as Early as 2028: Analysis

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Israir expecting lift from US flights after FAA clearance

New TSA Administrator Scraps Gold+ Program as Airport Security Privatization Continues

Court blocks DOT’s decision to end Aeroméxico, Delta JV

Milestone announces sale of 3 Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air

Textron Appoints Brian Rohloff President and CEO of Textron Aviation

Irish airport authority urges passenger cap increase

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