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• Allison Lampert, David Shepardson
A report summary seen by Reuters says Lebanon’s main airport lacks valid certification from the United Nations aviation agency. The finding creates a regulatory obstacle to US President Donald Trump’s move to revive direct flights between the United States and Beirut.
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A report summary seen by Reuters says Lebanon’s main airport lacks valid certification from the United Nations aviation agency. The finding creates a regulatory obstacle to US President Donald Trump’s move to revive direct flights between the United States and Beirut.
The FAA is pursuing a potential ownership arrangement with Air Space Intelligence, developer of SMART, a system for managing airspace, routes and trajectories. The reported negotiations would give the agency an equity interest in a company working on AI tools for air traffic management; terms and timing were not provided.
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Satellite imagery reportedly shows Russia nearly completing a large drone launch base in about six weeks, with drones capable of speeds up to 600 km/h. Separate reports describe Ukrainian attacks that may have damaged or destroyed six Su-34s and three other Russian aircraft losses, while Belgium says it will deliver 10 F-16s to Ukraine this year.
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In episode five of “Aviation Start,” FAA center controller Marcus Miller—known online as PropHatCat—explains CTI and Enhanced CTI routes into air traffic control, the Academy washout rate, contract towers and controller earnings. The discussion lays out the different entry paths and employment settings for prospective controllers.
FlyUSA has opened a 50,000-square-foot hangar and lounge at Tampa International Airport reserved for aircraft owners. The company says fleet growth and demand for additional capacity to accommodate larger business jets prompted the facility’s development.
The UK transport secretary argues that expanding Heathrow and meeting climate goals are compatible, as the government weighs sustainability against economic growth. An opposition party warns that delays to the project could deter international investors.
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