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Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada

Lockheed Martin says it has invested CAD 9.5 million (US$6.9 million) to overhaul the engines on Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) fleet based in Kuujjuaq. The work supports the operator’s in-service aircraft availability through a targeted propulsion refresh program in Canada.

2026-06-01T11:11:25.228469-07:00

AINonline

Airports and FBOs gear up for FIFA World Cup 2026 immigration-and-ground-ops surge

2026-06-01T04:27:54.762224-07:00

FlightGlobal

Romania orders two additional Leonardo C-27J Spartans under EU SAFE for Ministry of Internal Affairs emergency missions

2026-06-01T01:45:33.006187-07:00

New York Times

Joby showcases Manhattan eVTOL air-taxi flights, but service readiness remains blocked by testing and certification timelines

2026-05-31T05:39:04.127901-07:00

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Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada Lockheed Martin says it has invested CAD 9.5 million (US$6.9 million) to overhaul the engines on Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) fleet based in Kuujjuaq. The work supports the operator’s in-service aircraft availability through a targeted propulsion refresh program in Canada.

2026-06-01T11:11:25.228469-07:00

Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada

AINonline

Airports and FBOs gear up for FIFA World Cup 2026 immigration-and-ground-ops surge With FIFA World Cup 2026 starting in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada on 11 June, airports and fixed-base operators are preparing for a wave of international arrivals—especially in the U.S., where many games will be played and spectators will need to clear immigration after landing.

2026-06-01T04:27:54.762224-07:00

Airports and FBOs gear up for FIFA World Cup 2026 immigration-and-ground-ops surge

FlightGlobal

Romania orders two additional Leonardo C-27J Spartans under EU SAFE for Ministry of Internal Affairs emergency missions Romania’s Ministry of Internal Affairs has ordered two Leonardo C-27J Spartan tactical transports to expand airlift capacity for disaster relief, civil contingency, and humanitarian tasks. The aircraft will be financed via the EU’s SAFE instrument, with the first delivery slated for 2029.

2026-06-01T01:45:33.006187-07:00

Romania orders two additional Leonardo C-27J Spartans under EU SAFE for Ministry of Internal Affairs emergency missions

New York Times

Joby showcases Manhattan eVTOL air-taxi flights, but service readiness remains blocked by testing and certification timelines Joby demonstrated an air-taxi in Manhattan, but the aircraft is not yet available for public use. Two New York-focused reports frame the flight as a step toward commercial air travel—while underscoring that eVTOL operators must still complete extensive, staged testing before allowing passenger operations.

2026-05-31T05:39:04.127901-07:00

Joby showcases Manhattan eVTOL air-taxi flights, but service readiness remains blocked by testing and certification timelines

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

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Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia seeks US foreign air carrier permits Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia is seeking U.S. permits, according to ch-aviation coverage. The filing would enable the carrier to pursue US market access under the U.S. foreign air carrier permitting framework, aligning with how other international entrants approach DOT authorization.

2026-05-29T12:39:35.965837-07:00

Mexico’s Aerolíneas de Morelia seeks US foreign air carrier permits

DefenseNews.com

U.S. Navy to pilot Ford-class nuclear power for shore-side electricity at Naval Station Norfolk Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says Naval Station Norfolk will be “powered from an aircraft carrier” sometime this summer, using the nuclear-powered USS Gerald R. Ford to deliver electricity ashore. The pilot focuses on ship-to-shore power delivery as a potential new baseline for naval installation energy resilience.

2026-05-29T10:51:13.104888-07:00

U.S. Navy to pilot Ford-class nuclear power for shore-side electricity at Naval Station Norfolk

AirInsight

Avianca vs. JetBlue for Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale demand pool as competitors move fast to replace capacity Spirit’s exit is triggering a scramble at Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with airlines accelerating fleet deployment to capture a share of displaced traffic—an effort framed as the “Florida kingdom” contest between Avianca and JetBlue. The shift underscores how slot-constrained markets translate airline failures into near-term competitive positioning.

2026-05-29T09:40:10.864930-07:00

Avianca vs. JetBlue for Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale demand pool as competitors move fast to replace capacity

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Lockheed Martin invests US$6.9M to overhaul Air Inuit’s B737-800(C) engines in Canada

Airports and FBOs gear up for FIFA World Cup 2026 immigration-and-ground-ops surge

Romania orders two additional Leonardo C-27J Spartans under EU SAFE for Ministry of Internal Affairs emergency missions

Joby showcases Manhattan eVTOL air-taxi flights, but service readiness remains blocked by testing and certification timelines

News Timeline