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Report flags national-security risk in NASA-funded collaborations that may include Chinese researchers

A new Congressional report says NASA has potentially funded or supported hundreds of scientific collaborations since 2015 that could involve Chinese researchers. The finding raises concerns that research partnerships enabled by NASA funding may introduce China-related security risks for U.S. interests.

2026-05-20T05:06:08.341331-07:00

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EU261 passenger compensation reform and rising jet-fuel costs trigger airline backlash as carriers warn of cost pressure into su

2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00

Reuters

U.S. airlines and forwarders oppose Trump proposal to cut TSA funding and mandate private security screening at small airports

2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00

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Canada to replace Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets with PC-21-based CT-157 Siskin II, pausing displays after the 2026 season

2026-05-19T12:10:05.021670-07:00

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Report flags national-security risk in NASA-funded collaborations that may include Chinese researchers A new Congressional report says NASA has potentially funded or supported hundreds of scientific collaborations since 2015 that could involve Chinese researchers. The finding raises concerns that research partnerships enabled by NASA funding may introduce China-related security risks for U.S. interests.

2026-05-20T05:06:08.341331-07:00

Report flags national-security risk in NASA-funded collaborations that may include Chinese researchers

Reuters

EU261 passenger compensation reform and rising jet-fuel costs trigger airline backlash as carriers warn of cost pressure into su Europe’s airline lobby group says wars and “red tape” are eroding competitiveness and is urging stronger EU support. While major carriers expect sufficient fuel this summer, smaller regional airlines and airlines are pressing the European Commission to reconsider planned EU passenger-rights reforms (EU261), citing a jet-fuel price spike tied to the Iran conflict and limited room for additional financial burdens.

2026-05-19T23:41:29.323686-07:00

EU261 passenger compensation reform and rising jet-fuel costs trigger airline backlash as carriers warn of cost pressure into su

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U.S. airlines and forwarders oppose Trump proposal to cut TSA funding and mandate private security screening at small airports Major U.S. airlines and the Airforwarders Association (AfA) are pushing back against a White House plan to reduce TSA funding by $1.5 billion, eliminate more than 9,400 federal inspector positions, and require smaller airports to shift passenger screening to private screeners. AfA warns the changes could weaken post-9/11 security frameworks and federal standards.

2026-05-19T18:39:35.540869-07:00

U.S. airlines and forwarders oppose Trump proposal to cut TSA funding and mandate private security screening at small airports

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Canada to replace Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets with PC-21-based CT-157 Siskin II, pausing displays after the 2026 season Canada has selected the Pilatus PC-21-derived CT-157 Siskin II to replace the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets. The team will stand down after the 2026 airshow season, with the new turboprops expected to enter service in the early 2030s—meaning a multi-year gap in flying displays.

2026-05-19T12:10:05.021670-07:00

Canada to replace Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets with PC-21-based CT-157 Siskin II, pausing displays after the 2026 season

Bloomberg

UK sanctions waivers allow imports of diesel and jet fuel derived from Russian crude via third countries The UK has issued licenses permitting imports of diesel and jet fuel made from Russian oil only if processed in a third country, alongside a separate authorization covering maritime transport of Russian LNG. The move follows a US waiver extension that critics say boosts Moscow’s war funding capacity.

2026-05-19T11:26:25.993253-07:00

UK sanctions waivers allow imports of diesel and jet fuel derived from Russian crude via third countries

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Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs; Michael Graham returns to the The U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel Edwards as Department of Transportation assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs, and Michael Graham for another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board. Aviation stakeholders including NBAA, NATA, and VAI publicly welcomed both confirmations.

2026-05-19T10:41:27.002193-07:00

Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs; Michael Graham returns to the

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Lynk Global and Anterix win FCC experimental license for satellite direct-to-device tests in 900 MHz spectrum Lynk Global secured FCC approval to run experimental tests of its satellite direct-to-device (D2D) network over Anterix’s licensed 900 MHz broadband spectrum in the United States, targeting enterprise communications for critical infrastructure sectors. The trial is positioned as a proof point for terrestrial-spectrum reuse with satellite-enabled connectivity.

2026-05-19T06:10:13.907601-07:00

Lynk Global and Anterix win FCC experimental license for satellite direct-to-device tests in 900 MHz spectrum

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Atlanta considers replacing TSA screening at Hartsfield-Jackson with a private screener via a city feasibility study The Atlanta City Council has approved a feasibility study on whether it can discontinue Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and replace it with a private security screening contractor, shifting from federal to outsourced operations.

2026-05-19T05:40:38.618603-07:00

Atlanta considers replacing TSA screening at Hartsfield-Jackson with a private screener via a city feasibility study

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Report flags national-security risk in NASA-funded collaborations that may include Chinese researchers

EU261 passenger compensation reform and rising jet-fuel costs trigger airline backlash as carriers warn of cost pressure into su

U.S. airlines and forwarders oppose Trump proposal to cut TSA funding and mandate private security screening at small airports

Canada to replace Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets with PC-21-based CT-157 Siskin II, pausing displays after the 2026 season

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