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FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says Spirit Airlines’ LaGuardia takeoff-and-landing slots—22 in total—should go to another low-cost carrier or be forfeited. Spirit is pursuing court approval for a July slot auction and related asset sales, as it also prepares to auction prime operating rights quickly.

2026-05-28T09:07:06.346882-07:00

The Hill

FAA Administrator Bedford: U.S. air traffic control is safe, but still built on decades-old technology—and it’s not efficient

2026-05-29T12:59:38.862995-07:00

FlightGlobal

US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry

2026-05-28T16:41:52.591242-07:00

AINonline

EUROCONTROL issues CPDLC datalink guidelines for aircraft operators

2026-05-28T09:23:24.532288-07:00

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The Hill

FAA Administrator Bedford: U.S. air traffic control is safe, but still built on decades-old technology—and it’s not efficient FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the National Airspace System remains safe but is constrained by legacy air traffic control technology that has not kept pace with today’s demand. His comments frame modernization as an efficiency imperative alongside ongoing capacity and system-performance pressures.

2026-05-29T12:59:38.862995-07:00

FAA Administrator Bedford: U.S. air traffic control is safe, but still built on decades-old technology—and it’s not efficient

FlightGlobal

US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry A new US government report says uncertainty, persistent certification hurdles, and unclear airport willingness to invest are delaying service entry for in-development electric and hybrid-electric aircraft. The findings underscore how regulatory, commercial and operational constraints are making timing difficult to forecast.

2026-05-28T16:41:52.591242-07:00

US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry

FlightGlobal

GAO flags eVTOL certification bottleneck: FAA staffing expertise gaps threaten FAA type-certification timelines A US GAO report examines the extent of U.S. infrastructure deployed for eVTOL certification and highlights industry concerns about whether FAA certification staff have sufficient expertise to oversee the sector. The findings point to a potential regulatory throughput risk as eVTOL developers push toward certification.

2026-05-28T16:41:52.591242-07:00

GAO flags eVTOL certification bottleneck: FAA staffing expertise gaps threaten FAA type-certification timelines

Reuters

FAA issues “no-drone zones” for FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events, with TFRs and enforcement The FAA, coordinating with DHS and DOJ, will impose temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, fan events and related base camps across the U.S., barring drone flights to protect participants and spectators. The agency also outlined potential penalties and is coordinating counter-drone security measures.

2026-05-28T13:54:20.255579-07:00

FAA issues “no-drone zones” for FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events, with TFRs and enforcement

AINonline

EUROCONTROL issues CPDLC datalink guidelines for aircraft operators EUROCONTROL has released controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC) guidance for aircraft operators, laying out expectations for adoption and operational use of the datalink capability. The guidance is intended to standardize implementation so airlines and OEMs can align procedures with air traffic management needs.

2026-05-28T09:23:24.532288-07:00

EUROCONTROL issues CPDLC datalink guidelines for aircraft operators

Bloomberg

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FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says Spirit Airlines’ LaGuardia takeoff-and-landing slots—22 in total—should go to another low-cost carrier or be forfeited. Spirit is pursuing court approval for a July slot auction and related asset sales, as it also prepares to auction prime operating rights quickly.

2026-05-28T09:07:06.346882-07:00

FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved

AINonline

Indra to supply NAV CANADA’s RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS) for centralized drone integration NAV CANADA has selected Indra Group as its technology partner to deliver the RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS), a centralized digital platform for safely integrating remotely piloted aircraft systems into Canadian airspace. Indra is also positioned to enable initial drone traffic management capabilities expected in 2029.

2026-05-28T08:51:35.831642-07:00

Indra to supply NAV CANADA’s RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS) for centralized drone integration

FlightGlobal

Zurich Airport runway extension consultation opens with safety-focused design changes Switzerland’s civil aviation regulator has opened a consultation on extending two runways at Zurich Airport. The plan seeks to provide longer departure distances for departing widebodies, reducing the number of runway crossings and addressing previously identified safety risks at the hub.

2026-05-28T03:18:39.521427-07:00

Zurich Airport runway extension consultation opens with safety-focused design changes

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FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved

FAA Administrator Bedford: U.S. air traffic control is safe, but still built on decades-old technology—and it’s not efficient

US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry

EUROCONTROL issues CPDLC datalink guidelines for aircraft operators

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