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Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues

Ryanair, Jet2 (UK) and easyJet UK are calling for a relaxation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System, saying passengers are facing wait times of up to four hours at airport border controls as the new process beds in. The carriers argue the operational impact is severe enough to warrant immediate change.

2026-05-05T09:09:10.936633-07:00

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Budget proposal clouds Artemis II afterglow as NASA “relaunches” Artemis plans toward Artemis 3

2026-05-05T09:16:30.454487-07:00

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Coalition urges FAA action to reduce low-altitude helicopter/aircraft strike risk from slacklines in navigable airspace

2026-05-05T08:47:39.436853-07:00

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Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict

2026-05-05T07:48:06.651505-07:00

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Budget proposal clouds Artemis II afterglow as NASA “relaunches” Artemis plans toward Artemis 3 Despite Artemis 2’s successful nine-day circumlunar demonstration of Orion’s crew viability and only minor, non-blocking technical issues, a new budget proposal is now dominating the narrative around NASA’s next steps. Separate “ignition relaunch” reporting points to officials resetting Artemis plans for Artemis 3 next year amid policy and funding uncertainty.

2026-05-05T09:16:30.454487-07:00

Budget proposal clouds Artemis II afterglow as NASA “relaunches” Artemis plans toward Artemis 3

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Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues Ryanair, Jet2 (UK) and easyJet UK are calling for a relaxation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System, saying passengers are facing wait times of up to four hours at airport border controls as the new process beds in. The carriers argue the operational impact is severe enough to warrant immediate change.

2026-05-05T09:09:10.936633-07:00

Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues

AINonline

Coalition urges FAA action to reduce low-altitude helicopter/aircraft strike risk from slacklines in navigable airspace Aviation industry coalition led by VAI is asking the FAA to review and address slackline hazards in navigable airspace. The request targets the risk of low-altitude aircraft striking slackline obstructions, underscoring how wire-and-obstacle threats remain a central concern for rotorcraft operations.

2026-05-05T08:47:39.436853-07:00

Coalition urges FAA action to reduce low-altitude helicopter/aircraft strike risk from slacklines in navigable airspace

Skift

Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict Dubai has introduced new air passenger rights rules aimed at boosting traveler confidence following the Iran war. Operators have pointed to the changes as a step toward restoring certainty for customers navigating a more volatile security environment.

2026-05-05T07:48:06.651505-07:00

Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict

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F-35 readiness push under scrutiny as USAF targets year-end operational declaration As the US Air Force races to declare its F-35 fleet operational by year-end, pilots and maintainers are weighing progress against reported risks: schedule delays, a faulty logistics system, and software glitches. The debate echoes prior warnings about software delivery timelines and fielding gaps.

2026-05-05T04:24:00.438799-07:00

F-35 readiness push under scrutiny as USAF targets year-end operational declaration

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Zimbabwe lawmakers scrutinize Air Zimbabwe over alleged corruption, missing aircraft records and tax compliance gaps Air Zimbabwe is facing renewed parliamentary scrutiny following claims of corruption, missing aircraft documentation and tax compliance failures. Lawmakers warned that the issues could expose the struggling national carrier to asset seizures and further financial deterioration.

2026-05-05T04:09:00.755048-07:00

Zimbabwe lawmakers scrutinize Air Zimbabwe over alleged corruption, missing aircraft records and tax compliance gaps

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French armed forces’ US dependency risk highlighted as 20 years of budget cuts force reliance on US ISR and carrier catapult cap A new French parliamentary report argues that two decades of defense budget restraint have left France leaning on US aerospace for core capabilities spanning drones (including MQ-9 Reaper), early warning (E-2 Hawkeye), and aircraft carrier launch systems (EMALS). It maps capability gaps and sovereignty shortfalls that policy makers can’t close with mere “requirements” language.

2026-05-05T04:01:26.965776-07:00

French armed forces’ US dependency risk highlighted as 20 years of budget cuts force reliance on US ISR and carrier catapult cap

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Pegasus Airlines gets Turkey capital markets approval to issue up to $250mn in international debt Pegasus Airlines has received approval from Turkey’s Capital Markets Board to issue as much as USD 250 million in debt securities in international markets. The authorization gives the carrier funding flexibility while it continues to scale operations from its Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen base.

2026-05-05T00:39:49.008069-07:00

Pegasus Airlines gets Turkey capital markets approval to issue up to $250mn in international debt

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Ryanair, Jet2 and easyJet UK push to suspend EU Entry/Exit System (EES) after multi-hour border queues

Budget proposal clouds Artemis II afterglow as NASA “relaunches” Artemis plans toward Artemis 3

Coalition urges FAA action to reduce low-altitude helicopter/aircraft strike risk from slacklines in navigable airspace

Dubai tightens air passenger rights rules to rebuild traveler confidence amid regional conflict

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