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Space Force confirms Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as SDA director and dual-role PAE for missile warning/tracking

After serving as acting director since last September, Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo was named permanent director of the Space Development Agency effective May 11. The Space Force also assigned him a new dual portfolio acquisition executive role (PAE) overseeing SDA and Space Force missile warning and tracking programs.

2026-05-19T13:25:44.979344-07:00

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Senate confirms Michael Graham for another NTSB term and Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation/international af

2026-05-19T10:41:27.002193-07:00

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U.S. Senate confirms Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator

2026-05-19T02:39:56.889170-07:00

Financial Times

Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

2026-05-18T01:25:05.684306-07:00

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Space Force confirms Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as SDA director and dual-role PAE for missile warning/tracking After serving as acting director since last September, Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo was named permanent director of the Space Development Agency effective May 11. The Space Force also assigned him a new dual portfolio acquisition executive role (PAE) overseeing SDA and Space Force missile warning and tracking programs.

2026-05-19T13:25:44.979344-07:00

Space Force confirms Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as SDA director and dual-role PAE for missile warning/tracking

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Senate confirms Michael Graham for another NTSB term and Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation/international af The US Senate confirmed Michael Graham for another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board and Daniel Edwards as the Department of Transportation’s assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs. The nominations also align with broader Senate approvals of Trump administration picks covering railroad, maritime and cross-industry transportation oversight.

2026-05-19T10:41:27.002193-07:00

Senate confirms Michael Graham for another NTSB term and Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation/international af

SpaceNews.com

U.S. Senate confirms Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator The U.S. Senate confirmed Matt Anderson as NASA Deputy Administrator on May 18, 2026, positioning him as the agency’s second-in-command. The confirmation follows multiple reports highlighting the role’s seniority within NASA leadership and its importance for day-to-day oversight.

2026-05-19T02:39:56.889170-07:00

U.S. Senate confirms Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator

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AfBAA reports >2x membership growth to 55 members in first 12 months under new leadership The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) says membership has more than doubled to 55 members within 12 months of installing Chair Dawit Lemma and Vice Chair Craig Middleton. The association also frames the gains as progress toward its mission to support and promote the business aviation community across Africa.

2026-05-18T05:24:37.549297-07:00

AfBAA reports >2x membership growth to 55 members in first 12 months under new leadership

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Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility Ryanair’s latest earnings call and guidance update flagged softer pricing into the key summer season despite “robust” demand, citing late bookings pressure and a fuel-cost spike. CEO Michael O’Leary also discussed his contract extension timeline and linked broader jet-fuel expectations to Iran-war-driven global price moves.

2026-05-18T01:25:05.684306-07:00

Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

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SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president A bribe investigation involving SriLankan Airlines has reportedly reached the former president, extending the scope of legal scrutiny beyond earlier named individuals. The latest step, flagged in ch-aviation coverage, underscores how airline procurement and related dealings can trigger higher-level political and judicial attention.

2026-05-17T22:54:20.530068-07:00

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

Wall Street Journal

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a more than $2.6 billion stake in Delta Air Lines as Greg Abel—taking over from Warren Buffett at the start of the year—settled into the CEO role. The move follows a pattern of renewed Delta exposure and coincides with Berkshire more than tripling its Alphabet (Google parent) investment.

2026-05-15T13:39:19.624237-07:00

Berkshire Hathaway buys $2.6B in Delta stock under Greg Abel’s first-quarter CEO tenure

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Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus UK start-up carrier Global Airlines has replaced a senior director following “twin departures,” while keeping its Airbus A380 “quadjet” in storage in France. The leadership tweak comes amid a continued operational pause that has lasted since May last year, indicating the A380 launch remains deferred.

2026-05-15T09:40:51.801483-07:00

Global Airlines reshuffles leadership as A380 plan remains sidelined in ongoing flight hiatus

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Space Force confirms Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as SDA director and dual-role PAE for missile warning/tracking

Senate confirms Michael Graham for another NTSB term and Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation/international af

U.S. Senate confirms Matt Anderson as NASA deputy administrator

Ryanair warns of weaker summer pricing and higher fuel costs as O’Leary ties outlook to Iran-war energy volatility

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