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Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law restricting airports from using ADS-B data to calculate or collect charges from light general aviation aircraft operators. The move targets fee practices tied to surveillance-derived information and adds state-level pressure to how ADS-B-linked billing is handled nationally.

2026-04-27T18:20:50.606938-07:00

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US DOT grants Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) two-year exemption for Guam–Philippines scheduled cargo route

2026-04-27T14:23:58.035179-07:00

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FAA set to collect first user fees for commercial launches and reentries under its U.S. licensing framework

2026-04-27T05:09:31.875937-07:00

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TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC

2026-04-27T05:35:42.673696-07:00

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F-35 program office proposes “agile acquisition” to accelerate aircraft software and hardware updates The F-35 Joint Program Office is rolling out a new “agile acquisition” strategy aimed at making future updates to the fighter more efficient and responsive, according to the program’s lead. The effort signals an acquisition approach shift to support faster delivery of changes to the fleet.

2026-04-27T20:34:38.013986-07:00

F-35 program office proposes “agile acquisition” to accelerate aircraft software and hardware updates

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F-35 program office warns a continuing resolution would slow development and testing The F-35 program will proceed “at pace” even under a continuing resolution, but the program office head cautioned that development and testing activities would slow starting around April 2018 if a CR extends into spring, rather than coming to a full stop.

2026-04-27T20:34:36.124913-07:00

F-35 program office warns a continuing resolution would slow development and testing

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Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law restricting airports from using ADS-B data to calculate or collect charges from light general aviation aircraft operators. The move targets fee practices tied to surveillance-derived information and adds state-level pressure to how ADS-B-linked billing is handled nationally.

2026-04-27T18:20:50.606938-07:00

Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators

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US DOT grants Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) two-year exemption for Guam–Philippines scheduled cargo route The US Department of Transportation approved Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) (P9) a two-year exemption to operate scheduled cargo services between the US and the Philippines via intermediate points, extending through April 21, 2028. The authorization formalizes the carrier’s permitted routing structure for cross-border freighter operations.

2026-04-27T14:23:58.035179-07:00

US DOT grants Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) two-year exemption for Guam–Philippines scheduled cargo route

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TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC Canada’s Transportation Safety Board is warning that the danger of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) remains present for helicopter operations. The TSB’s caution follows findings from a West Coast Helicopters accident report highlighting how quickly crews can encounter IMC outside intended conditions.

2026-04-27T05:35:42.673696-07:00

TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC

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FAA set to collect first user fees for commercial launches and reentries under its U.S. licensing framework The FAA is preparing to begin collecting user fees for commercial space launches and reentries for the first time, a shift that could generate millions of dollars annually. The move follows the FAA’s transition to 14 CFR Part 450, consolidating launch and reentry licensing into a single framework.

2026-04-27T05:09:31.875937-07:00

FAA set to collect first user fees for commercial launches and reentries under its U.S. licensing framework

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Gama Aviation launches San Marino AOC, signals push into airliner growth Gama Aviation has opened a San Marino AOC, positioning the carrier to expand its operational scope and capabilities. The move also sets up an ambition to pursue additional growth opportunities beyond its traditional charter/business aviation footprint, with the company explicitly targeting airliner expansion.

2026-04-27T04:51:03.487027-07:00

Gama Aviation launches San Marino AOC, signals push into airliner growth

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Pentagon safety planning for 5G rollout as FAA and industry raise interference concerns As the US 5G spectrum auction process continues, the Pentagon is turning to safety planning after the FAA and the commercial aviation community warned that 5G deployment could create interference risks for civil and military aircraft systems. The issue is tied to ongoing mitigation and airspace-safety coordination discussions.

2026-04-27T04:34:26.598585-07:00

Pentagon safety planning for 5G rollout as FAA and industry raise interference concerns

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Florida bars airports from using ADS-B data to set or collect fees from light general aviation operators

US DOT grants Asia Pacific Airlines (Guam) two-year exemption for Guam–Philippines scheduled cargo route

FAA set to collect first user fees for commercial launches and reentries under its U.S. licensing framework

TSB warns West Coast helicopter operators on ongoing risks of inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC

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