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Aruba revokes Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba AOC after DCAA enforcement action

The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba (DCAA) has revoked the air operator’s certificate (AOC) of Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba (BFY). The regulator framed the move as a safety-and-compliance oversight enforcement action effective May 11, while Bestfly says it had requested withdrawal.

2026-05-14T09:00:57.041500-07:00

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Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope

2026-05-14T07:57:09.968017-07:00

SpaceNews.com

House Appropriators advance NASA funding bill to keep agency budget flat

2026-05-14T04:20:50.667147-07:00

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Blacknight Space Labs launches in-orbit infrastructure accelerator for defense-space startups

2026-05-14T06:12:04.039248-07:00

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Aruba revokes Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba AOC after DCAA enforcement action The Department of Civil Aviation of Aruba (DCAA) has revoked the air operator’s certificate (AOC) of Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba (BFY). The regulator framed the move as a safety-and-compliance oversight enforcement action effective May 11, while Bestfly says it had requested withdrawal.

2026-05-14T09:00:57.041500-07:00

Aruba revokes Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba AOC after DCAA enforcement action

FlightGlobal

Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope Archer says its accelerated Gulf launch edition approach depends on the UAE’s shift toward a “streamlined” regulatory route, but the plan’s scope is unclear—specifically what operational limitations will apply under its Restricted Type Certificate strategy for Midnight. The uncertainty could affect scheduling and how early operators are authorized to fly.

2026-05-14T07:57:09.968017-07:00

Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope

Payload

Blacknight Space Labs launches in-orbit infrastructure accelerator for defense-space startups Blacknight Space Labs will provide defense-space companies up to $100,000 each through an in-orbit infrastructure accelerator. Participating startups also receive “startup 101” education, mentorship, and support to break into the defense market—covering fundraising, navigating government contracting, and finding customers.

2026-05-14T06:12:04.039248-07:00

Blacknight Space Labs launches in-orbit infrastructure accelerator for defense-space startups

SpaceNews.com

House Appropriators advance NASA funding bill to keep agency budget flat On May 13, the House Appropriations Committee advanced a spending bill that rejects many of the NASA cuts proposed by the administration, holding NASA’s budget flat rather than allowing reductions. The measure raises the odds of continued congressional pushback on NASA’s topline and priorities.

2026-05-14T04:20:50.667147-07:00

House Appropriators advance NASA funding bill to keep agency budget flat

AeroTime

Swiss Patriot program faces 50%+ cost overrun risk, Bern weighs cancellation Switzerland is preparing for Patriot-related cost overruns of more than 50%, with the total bill potentially doubling to CHF 4 billion as the government in Bern considers cancellation. The decision highlights how affordability pressures and rising program costs are reshaping Swiss air-defense planning.

2026-05-14T01:11:46.388641-07:00

Swiss Patriot program faces 50%+ cost overrun risk, Bern weighs cancellation

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Akasa Air creates a leasing arm as India extends government loans Akasa Air is setting up a leasing subsidiary after the government extended loan support, according to ch-aviation. The move is aimed at improving access to aircraft via leasing structures, tying the airline’s funding environment to fleet planning flexibility.

2026-05-14T00:42:33.630616-07:00

Akasa Air creates a leasing arm as India extends government loans

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NTSB urges FAA standardization of realistic cockpit smoke training for pilots The NTSB is urging the FAA to require airlines to incorporate immersive, realistic flight-deck smoke scenarios into pilot training. The push follows prior incidents—including a Southwest Airlines event after a 2023 bird strike—and NTSB findings that current practices are insufficient to prepare crews for smoke-filled cockpit conditions.

2026-05-13T14:33:29.048195-07:00

NTSB urges FAA standardization of realistic cockpit smoke training for pilots

Flying Magazine

Surf Air Mobility becomes the first FAA Part 135 passenger operator to join CAAT advanced aviation research Surf Air Mobility has joined the FAA’s Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies (CAAT), becoming the first Part 135 passenger operator in the FAA’s advanced aviation research effort. The move positions the carrier for early participation in FAA-led technology and operations validation as advanced aviation concepts mature.

2026-05-13T14:07:12.875044-07:00

Surf Air Mobility becomes the first FAA Part 135 passenger operator to join CAAT advanced aviation research

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Aruba revokes Bestfly Aircraft Management Aruba AOC after DCAA enforcement action

Archer’s UAE “restricted” type-certificate pathway raises questions on permitted operating envelope

House Appropriators advance NASA funding bill to keep agency budget flat

Blacknight Space Labs launches in-orbit infrastructure accelerator for defense-space startups

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