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LA County seeks safety review of Whiteman Airport after April 20 crash

A Los Angeles County supervisor has called for a safety review of Whiteman Airport in Southern California following an April 20 crash. The request focuses attention on airport operations and oversight, with officials seeking to determine what contributed to the incident and whether corrective actions are needed.

2026-05-05T14:11:35.077475-07:00

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Commerce Office of Space Commerce to launch a one-stop licensing shop for novel space missions this summer

2026-05-05T11:17:05.487642-07:00

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

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

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LA County seeks safety review of Whiteman Airport after April 20 crash A Los Angeles County supervisor has called for a safety review of Whiteman Airport in Southern California following an April 20 crash. The request focuses attention on airport operations and oversight, with officials seeking to determine what contributed to the incident and whether corrective actions are needed.

2026-05-05T14:11:35.077475-07:00

LA County seeks safety review of Whiteman Airport after April 20 crash

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Commerce Office of Space Commerce to launch a one-stop licensing shop for novel space missions this summer The U.S. Office of Space Commerce (OSC) says it will function as a one-stop shop for licensing novel space missions, with an anticipated rollout this summer. The move aims to streamline approvals for new mission concepts as the commercial space sector scales beyond traditional mission models.

2026-05-05T11:17:05.487642-07:00

Commerce Office of Space Commerce to launch a one-stop licensing shop for novel space missions this summer

SpaceNews.com

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

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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

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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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LA County seeks safety review of Whiteman Airport after April 20 crash

Commerce Office of Space Commerce to launch a one-stop licensing shop for novel space missions this summer

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

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

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