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Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight secures AOC

Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight has secured an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC), positioning the cargo operator to scale commercial flight operations. The certification milestone broadens the carrier’s ability to launch and expand freighter services and access additional charter and scheduled cargo opportunities.

2026-05-11T21:32:02.931251-07:00

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IFM Investors threatens to walk away from A$3 billion Australia SAF project unless airlines are mandated to use the fuel

2026-05-11T19:36:12.298843-07:00

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China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement

2026-05-11T17:03:41.420917-07:00

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FAA ATC modernization sparks “America first” backlash over foreign-owned contractor involvement

2026-05-11T14:07:58.312996-07:00

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Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight secures AOC Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight has secured an Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC), positioning the cargo operator to scale commercial flight operations. The certification milestone broadens the carrier’s ability to launch and expand freighter services and access additional charter and scheduled cargo opportunities.

2026-05-11T21:32:02.931251-07:00

Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight secures AOC

Bloomberg

IFM Investors threatens to walk away from A$3 billion Australia SAF project unless airlines are mandated to use the fuel IFM Investors warned it could scrap a planned A$3 billion sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) investment in Australia unless the government mandates airline uptake. The ultimatum spotlights how SAF supply-developer economics remain highly dependent on binding demand signals, not only production funding.

2026-05-11T19:36:12.298843-07:00

IFM Investors threatens to walk away from A$3 billion Australia SAF project unless airlines are mandated to use the fuel

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China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement China Eastern Airlines’ former chair was held over an alleged bribery case, according to cluster coverage. The development adds to scrutiny of airline leadership conduct and the controls surrounding aircraft and other procurement decisions.

2026-05-11T17:03:41.420917-07:00

China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement

The Air Current

FAA top safety oversight and certification executive set to retire The FAA’s senior executive overseeing safety oversight and aircraft certification is retiring, prompting a leadership transition at the center of the agency’s certification and compliance posture. The change arrives as the FAA continues broader modernization efforts across oversight and airspace operations.

2026-05-11T15:47:25.989220-07:00

FAA top safety oversight and certification executive set to retire

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FAA updates real-time weather analysis guidance after operator feedback, adding backup capability when automated sensors fail The FAA has revised its guidance for real-time weather analysis following operator feedback, emphasizing continuity of information quality when automated sensors underperform or fail. The updated system behavior provides backup coverage so decision-making can continue without relying solely on sensor outputs.

2026-05-11T15:31:42.411031-07:00

FAA updates real-time weather analysis guidance after operator feedback, adding backup capability when automated sensors fail

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FCC grants Gogo’s classic air-to-ground service users a six-month reprieve while pushing 4G service rollout to Nov. 8, 2026 The FCC has provided a six-month extension for “classic” Gogo air-to-ground connectivity users, while also delaying the start of 4G service to Nov. 8, 2026. The move shifts timelines for the in-flight communications transition and associated regulatory compliance milestones.

2026-05-11T15:31:42.348808-07:00

FCC grants Gogo’s classic air-to-ground service users a six-month reprieve while pushing 4G service rollout to Nov. 8, 2026

Breaking Defense

US Navy creates three Portfolio Acquisition Executives (Aviation, Mission Systems, Munitions) to speed warfighting capability de The Department of the Navy announced the establishment of three Portfolio Acquisition Executives (PAEs) covering Aviation, Mission Systems, and Munitions, positioning each as an enterprise-level acquisition authority to accelerate prioritization and execution. The move is framed as a key step in Navy acquisition reform to deliver capability and capacity sooner.

2026-05-11T15:26:55.472090-07:00

US Navy creates three Portfolio Acquisition Executives (Aviation, Mission Systems, Munitions) to speed warfighting capability de

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FAA ATC modernization sparks “America first” backlash over foreign-owned contractor involvement The FAA’s selection and consideration of foreign-owned contractors for work to modernize the U.S. air traffic control system has triggered fresh criticism from U.S. stakeholders. The controversy centers on how national-security and procurement “America first” expectations intersect with needed modernization capacity.

2026-05-11T14:07:58.312996-07:00

FAA ATC modernization sparks “America first” backlash over foreign-owned contractor involvement

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Uzbekistan’s Stratos Freight secures AOC

IFM Investors threatens to walk away from A$3 billion Australia SAF project unless airlines are mandated to use the fuel

China Eastern Airlines ex-chair held for bribery as corruption probe spotlights governance risks in airline procurement

FAA ATC modernization sparks “America first” backlash over foreign-owned contractor involvement

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