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Lufthansa seeks legislative change to limit costs from employee strike action

Lufthansa Group estimates that labor action costs the airline about €20 million ($23.2 million) per day. The carrier is now lobbying for legislative changes aimed at reducing the impact of employee strikes on operational and financial performance.

2026-05-20T13:26:46.667772-07:00

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FAA reports partial implementation of NTSB recommendations in KDCA midair investigation; many actions still in process

2026-05-20T10:55:38.088423-07:00

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IATA forecasts Egypt passenger growth outpacing global average; urges regulatory and infrastructure reform

2026-05-20T08:26:37.132070-07:00

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

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

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t’way Air secures revised licence to rebrand as Trinity Airways after shareholder approval South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has issued t’way Air (TW) a revised operating licence enabling its planned rebranding as Trinity Airways. The move follows shareholder approval in March 2026 and clears the regulatory step for the carrier’s new identity.

2026-05-20T17:24:06.512584-07:00

t’way Air secures revised licence to rebrand as Trinity Airways after shareholder approval

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Lufthansa seeks legislative change to limit costs from employee strike action Lufthansa Group estimates that labor action costs the airline about €20 million ($23.2 million) per day. The carrier is now lobbying for legislative changes aimed at reducing the impact of employee strikes on operational and financial performance.

2026-05-20T13:26:46.667772-07:00

Lufthansa seeks legislative change to limit costs from employee strike action

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U.S. officials say they’ll be “more prepared” for next WRC on defending spectrum priorities White House officials say the U.S. plans to enter the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) “more prepared than ever” to defend its key spectrum priorities. The announcement signals an intensified U.S. position on how future WRC outcomes could shape international spectrum rules and use.

2026-05-20T12:25:50.005550-07:00

U.S. officials say they’ll be “more prepared” for next WRC on defending spectrum priorities

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FAA reports partial implementation of NTSB recommendations in KDCA midair investigation; many actions still in process The FAA says it has closed out some items from the NTSB’s KDCA midair investigation, but “many are in process,” leaving key safety actions to be completed. The update underscores that reforms tied to the crash remain underway rather than fully delivered.

2026-05-20T10:55:38.088423-07:00

FAA reports partial implementation of NTSB recommendations in KDCA midair investigation; many actions still in process

IATA

IATA forecasts Egypt passenger growth outpacing global average; urges regulatory and infrastructure reform IATA data presented to the Ground Handling Conference points to a multi-decade expansion in Egypt’s aviation market, with passenger demand set to grow faster than the global average. The association calls for continued government-industry collaboration to ensure cost-effective infrastructure, globally aligned regulation, and progress on sustainability.

2026-05-20T08:26:37.132070-07:00

IATA forecasts Egypt passenger growth outpacing global average; urges regulatory and infrastructure reform

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Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover Portugal is investigating David Neeleman regarding his 2015 takeover of TAP Air Portugal, adding legal and governance scrutiny to a privatization moment that has already attracted major European airline groups. The probe raises the stakes for any transaction diligence around TAP’s ownership history.

2026-05-20T06:24:30.409777-07:00

Portugal probes David Neeleman over 2015 TAP takeover

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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

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EX-YU and Europe’s airline lobby push back on EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid Iran-linked fuel pressure Air Serbia, Croatia Airlines and Trade Air, joined by A4E and smaller carriers, are urging the EU to pause or revisit the EU261 passenger-rights reform. They argue rising regulatory costs and Iran-linked jet-fuel volatility leave no room for added financial burdens, while warning that crisis-response mechanisms and cheaper sustainable fuel are needed to keep airlines competitive.

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

EX-YU and Europe’s airline lobby push back on EU261 passenger-rights overhaul amid Iran-linked fuel pressure

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Lufthansa seeks legislative change to limit costs from employee strike action

FAA reports partial implementation of NTSB recommendations in KDCA midair investigation; many actions still in process

IATA forecasts Egypt passenger growth outpacing global average; urges regulatory and infrastructure reform

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

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