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USAF awards first-production contracts for Collaborative Combat Aircraft loyal-wingman fleet to General Atomics (FQ-42A) and And

The U.S. Air Force awarded production contracts to General Atomics and Anduril for the first generation of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) designed to fly alongside crewed fighters. The service will move the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A airframes into full-scale manufacturing under an open-architecture autonomy approach.

2026-06-17T14:21:04.826761-07:00

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Bye Aerospace heads into eFlyer 2 first flight, spotlighting supplier ecosystem to advance FAA all-electric pilot-training certi

2026-06-17T11:04:45.064619-07:00

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FAA–EASA data agreement signals end of “FAA bilateral hegemony” for Boeing MAX certification

2026-06-17T13:17:56.710886-07:00

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NetJets petitions FAA for exemption to extend pilot duty periods on Global 7500/8000

2026-06-17T11:48:37.458489-07:00

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USAF awards first-production contracts for Collaborative Combat Aircraft loyal-wingman fleet to General Atomics (FQ-42A) and And The U.S. Air Force awarded production contracts to General Atomics and Anduril for the first generation of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) designed to fly alongside crewed fighters. The service will move the YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A airframes into full-scale manufacturing under an open-architecture autonomy approach.

2026-06-17T14:21:04.826761-07:00

USAF awards first-production contracts for Collaborative Combat Aircraft loyal-wingman fleet to General Atomics (FQ-42A) and And

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Leaked MoU: U.S. prepared to lift all Iran sanctions, including airline designations A leaked 14-point memorandum of understanding indicates the U.S. is prepared to lift all sanctions on Iran, including multiple designations targeting airlines. The document would end the conflict between the countries, while leaving “contentious issues” unresolved.

2026-06-17T13:18:42.114950-07:00

Leaked MoU: U.S. prepared to lift all Iran sanctions, including airline designations

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FAA–EASA data agreement signals end of “FAA bilateral hegemony” for Boeing MAX certification A new FAA–EASA data agreement is framed as a deeper institutional shift that reduces the U.S. FAA’s dominant position in transatlantic certification coordination. The MAX 7 and MAX 10 program timelines are used to illustrate how changing data-sharing terms could reshape future approval pathways.

2026-06-17T13:17:56.710886-07:00

FAA–EASA data agreement signals end of “FAA bilateral hegemony” for Boeing MAX certification

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Mexico overhauls airport slot allocation system Mexico is overhauling its airport slot allocation system, resetting how airport capacity is scheduled and allocated to carriers. The change is likely to affect airline scheduling, route planning, and the practical market access dynamics at key Mexican airports where slots determine operating opportunities.

2026-06-17T12:34:24.286042-07:00

Mexico overhauls airport slot allocation system

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NetJets petitions FAA for exemption to extend pilot duty periods on Global 7500/8000 NetJets Aviation has filed with the FAA seeking an exemption that would allow Global 7500 and Global 8000 Part 135 operations up to the aircraft’s maximum endurance (about 16–17 hours) using four-pilot crews. The petition is aimed at operating beyond current pilot duty/time limits for ultra-long-range missions.

2026-06-17T11:48:37.458489-07:00

NetJets petitions FAA for exemption to extend pilot duty periods on Global 7500/8000

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Bye Aerospace heads into eFlyer 2 first flight, spotlighting supplier ecosystem to advance FAA all-electric pilot-training certi Bye Aerospace says it is in the final preparation stages for the eFlyer 2 all-electric training aircraft’s upcoming first flight. Ahead of the milestone, the company highlighted global supplier and technology partners supporting the programme as it works toward FAA certification for the all-electric trainer.

2026-06-17T11:04:45.064619-07:00

Bye Aerospace heads into eFlyer 2 first flight, spotlighting supplier ecosystem to advance FAA all-electric pilot-training certi

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DHS S&T details latest space cybersecurity research in SPARTA The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has released details of its newest space cybersecurity research under SPARTA, aimed at protecting critical infrastructure. The effort focuses on advancing practical capabilities to address cyber risk in space-related systems.

2026-06-17T10:22:55.187199-07:00

DHS S&T details latest space cybersecurity research in SPARTA

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UK launches £219m Low Carbon Fuels Fund to scale sustainable aviation fuel production amid supply-constrained SAF outlook The UK government has unveiled a £219m Low Carbon Fuels Fund (LCFF) to accelerate domestic sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production, with £93m available immediately for applications from mid-July. Airlines’ response highlights concerns that advanced SAF supply remains uncertain and must align with global availability.

2026-06-17T10:18:55.784902-07:00

UK launches £219m Low Carbon Fuels Fund to scale sustainable aviation fuel production amid supply-constrained SAF outlook

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USAF awards first-production contracts for Collaborative Combat Aircraft loyal-wingman fleet to General Atomics (FQ-42A) and And

Bye Aerospace heads into eFlyer 2 first flight, spotlighting supplier ecosystem to advance FAA all-electric pilot-training certi

FAA–EASA data agreement signals end of “FAA bilateral hegemony” for Boeing MAX certification

NetJets petitions FAA for exemption to extend pilot duty periods on Global 7500/8000

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