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Italy’s Council of State annuls AGCM’s €4.2m discrimination fine against Ryanair

Italy’s top administrative court, the Council of State, annulled a €4.2 million fine imposed by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) on Ryanair, ruling the penalty was based on discrimination. The decision requires the repayment of the fine and narrows the competition authority’s application of discrimination findings.

2026-05-14T15:32:43.597473-07:00

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Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope

2026-05-14T07:57:09.968017-07:00

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Aruba revokes Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba AOC following DCAA safety/compliance enforcement

2026-05-14T09:00:57.041500-07:00

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House Appropriators advance NASA funding bill to keep agency budget flat

2026-05-14T04:20:50.667147-07:00

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Italy’s Council of State annuls AGCM’s €4.2m discrimination fine against Ryanair Italy’s top administrative court, the Council of State, annulled a €4.2 million fine imposed by the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) on Ryanair, ruling the penalty was based on discrimination. The decision requires the repayment of the fine and narrows the competition authority’s application of discrimination findings.

2026-05-14T15:32:43.597473-07:00

Italy’s Council of State annuls AGCM’s €4.2m discrimination fine against Ryanair

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Thailand’s Gripen E/F: Saab begins assembling the first fighters in Linköping for RTAF F-16 replacement Royal Thai Air Force officials visited Saab in Sweden to review progress on Thailand’s Gripen E/F acquisition. Saab says production has started, with assembly of the first jet beginning at the company’s Linköping facility under the program aimed at replacing RTAF F-16 Block 15 aircraft.

2026-05-14T14:16:27.813591-07:00

Thailand’s Gripen E/F: Saab begins assembling the first fighters in Linköping for RTAF F-16 replacement

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Aruba revokes Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba AOC following DCAA safety/compliance enforcement The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba (DCAA) revoked the air operator certificate (AOC) of Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba (BFY) on May 11. The regulator cited a regulatory enforcement action taken in the interests of aviation safety and compliance oversight; Bestfly said it had requested the AOC withdrawal.

2026-05-14T09:00:57.041500-07:00

Aruba revokes Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba AOC following DCAA safety/compliance enforcement

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Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope Archer says its accelerated Gulf launch edition approach depends on the UAE’s shift toward a “streamlined” regulatory route, but the plan’s scope is unclear—specifically what operational limitations will apply under its Restricted Type Certificate strategy for Midnight. The uncertainty could affect scheduling and how early operators are authorized to fly.

2026-05-14T07:57:09.968017-07:00

Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope

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Blacknight Space Labs launches in-orbit infrastructure accelerator for defense-space startups Blacknight Space Labs will provide defense-space companies up to $100,000 each through an in-orbit infrastructure accelerator. Participating startups also receive “startup 101” education, mentorship, and support to break into the defense market—covering fundraising, navigating government contracting, and finding customers.

2026-05-14T06:12:04.039248-07:00

Blacknight Space Labs launches in-orbit infrastructure accelerator for defense-space startups

SpaceNews.com

House Appropriators advance NASA funding bill to keep agency budget flat On May 13, the House Appropriations Committee advanced a spending bill that rejects many of the NASA cuts proposed by the administration, holding NASA’s budget flat rather than allowing reductions. The measure raises the odds of continued congressional pushback on NASA’s topline and priorities.

2026-05-14T04:20:50.667147-07:00

House Appropriators advance NASA funding bill to keep agency budget flat

AeroTime

Swiss Patriot program faces 50%+ cost overrun risk, Bern weighs cancellation Switzerland is preparing for Patriot-related cost overruns of more than 50%, with the total bill potentially doubling to CHF 4 billion as the government in Bern considers cancellation. The decision highlights how affordability pressures and rising program costs are reshaping Swiss air-defense planning.

2026-05-14T01:11:46.388641-07:00

Swiss Patriot program faces 50%+ cost overrun risk, Bern weighs cancellation

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Akasa Air creates a leasing arm as India extends government loans Akasa Air is setting up a leasing subsidiary after the government extended loan support, according to ch-aviation. The move is aimed at improving access to aircraft via leasing structures, tying the airline’s funding environment to fleet planning flexibility.

2026-05-14T00:42:33.630616-07:00

Akasa Air creates a leasing arm as India extends government loans

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Italy’s Council of State annuls AGCM’s €4.2m discrimination fine against Ryanair

Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope

Aruba revokes Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba AOC following DCAA safety/compliance enforcement

House Appropriators advance NASA funding bill to keep agency budget flat

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