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Canada’s Snowbirds to stand down after 2026 airshows; CT-114 Tutor replaced by PC-21-derived CT-157 Siskin II in early 2030s

Canada will retire the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets after the 2026 airshow season, pausing team flying until the arrival of CT-157 Siskin II turboprops in the early 2030s. The new aircraft is based on the Pilatus PC-21, selected to address aging airworthiness and rising sustainment costs.

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

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Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation/international affairs; Michael Graham reappointed to NTSB

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

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

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

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Israel courts Emirates for Tel Aviv–New York and Tel Aviv–Bangkok seventh-freedom flights to restore Dubai connectivity

2026-05-18T14:09:33.042783-07:00

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Canada’s Snowbirds to stand down after 2026 airshows; CT-114 Tutor replaced by PC-21-derived CT-157 Siskin II in early 2030s Canada will retire the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds’ CT-114 Tutor jets after the 2026 airshow season, pausing team flying until the arrival of CT-157 Siskin II turboprops in the early 2030s. The new aircraft is based on the Pilatus PC-21, selected to address aging airworthiness and rising sustainment costs.

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

Canada’s Snowbirds to stand down after 2026 airshows; CT-114 Tutor replaced by PC-21-derived CT-157 Siskin II in early 2030s

Bloomberg

UK license permits third-country imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian oil The UK has authorized imports of diesel and jet fuel produced from Russian crude via third countries, under a Department for Business and Trade license. The move effectively loosens parts of UK sanctions to allow rerouted Russian-barrel-derived fuel into the wider market.

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

UK license permits third-country imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian oil

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Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation/international affairs; Michael Graham reappointed to NTSB The U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel Edwards as the Department of Transportation’s assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs, and approved Michael Graham for another five-year term on the National Transportation Safety Board. Industry groups including NBAA, NATA and VAI welcomed the appointments.

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

Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation/international affairs; Michael Graham reappointed to NTSB

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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

Washington Post

Editorial: The FAA can’t keep “regulating” air traffic control while also running it The FAA’s approach—regulating U.S. air traffic control without directly providing it—won’t resolve the core conflict driving current ATC strain. With policymakers weighing FAA modernization and capacity resilience, the agency’s oversight model remains a central constraint on reforms.

2026-05-19T02:53:39.106736-07:00

Editorial: The FAA can’t keep “regulating” air traffic control while also running it

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ATI technology roadmap targets £41bn opportunity for UK aerospace in next-gen aircraft programs UK innovation body ATI says it has identified a £41bn opportunity for the domestic aerospace sector by focusing research and technology investment across four priority areas for next-generation aircraft programmes. ATI also laid out a technology roadmap designed to accelerate UK participation and capability building as future aircraft architectures mature.

2026-05-18T21:09:31.548503-07:00

ATI technology roadmap targets £41bn opportunity for UK aerospace in next-gen aircraft programs

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AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines says “evergreen” supply-chain issues are worsening operational and commercial pressure as fuel supply disruptions drive costs higher. With jet prices having more than doubled, AAPA’s new chief calls for government support and warns inflation and weaker consumer sentiment could deter air travel demand.

2026-05-18T20:54:34.201168-07:00

AAPA urges governments to back Asia-Pacific airlines as fuel surge, supply-chain strain and inflation risks threaten demand

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Canada’s Snowbirds to stand down after 2026 airshows; CT-114 Tutor replaced by PC-21-derived CT-157 Siskin II in early 2030s

Senate confirms Daniel Edwards as DOT assistant secretary for aviation/international affairs; Michael Graham reappointed to NTSB

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

Israel courts Emirates for Tel Aviv–New York and Tel Aviv–Bangkok seventh-freedom flights to restore Dubai connectivity

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