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DHS awards contract for five additional deportation aircraft, doubling its jet fleet with two Gulfstreams

Documents and interviews show the Department of Homeland Security has contracted for five aircraft to support deportation operations, doubling the agency’s jet fleet. The award includes two Gulfstream aircraft, expanding ICE flight capacity under the DHS fleet buildout.

2026-04-17T16:01:42.824772-07:00

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United hits back at FAA’s now-mandated Chicago O’Hare summer flight cap, calling it “severe prejudice”

2026-04-17T17:15:26.691043-07:00

The Air Current

FAA quietly developing AI-enabled predictive air traffic management system

2026-04-17T09:57:47.591679-07:00

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin wins up to $105M to modernize U.S. GPS ground control network with new OCX-era upgrade plan

2026-04-17T15:37:15.080655-07:00

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United hits back at FAA’s now-mandated Chicago O’Hare summer flight cap, calling it “severe prejudice” United Airlines sharply criticized the FAA’s decision to move from proposed constraints to a mandated capacity limitation at Chicago O’Hare this summer, arguing the agency is unfairly picking “winners and losers” amid congestion-driven slot management. United frames the cap as harmful and discriminatory as the ORD reduction fight escalates.

2026-04-17T17:15:26.691043-07:00

United hits back at FAA’s now-mandated Chicago O’Hare summer flight cap, calling it “severe prejudice”

New York Times

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DHS awards contract for five additional deportation aircraft, doubling its jet fleet with two Gulfstreams Documents and interviews show the Department of Homeland Security has contracted for five aircraft to support deportation operations, doubling the agency’s jet fleet. The award includes two Gulfstream aircraft, expanding ICE flight capacity under the DHS fleet buildout.

2026-04-17T16:01:42.824772-07:00

DHS awards contract for five additional deportation aircraft, doubling its jet fleet with two Gulfstreams

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin wins up to $105M to modernize U.S. GPS ground control network with new OCX-era upgrade plan The U.S. Space Force awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $105 million to continue modernizing and sustaining the GPS ground control network. The effort is positioned to support resilient GPS positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) for military and civilian users, and to enable an AEP ground-system upgrade that can replace RTX’s OCX for future GPS IIIF birds.

2026-04-17T15:37:15.080655-07:00

Lockheed Martin wins up to $105M to modernize U.S. GPS ground control network with new OCX-era upgrade plan

Breaking Defense

US Air Force seeks multi-year procurement authority spanning satellites, aircraft and munitions Pentagon officials are asking lawmakers for authorization to buy weapons systems through multi-year deals that cover not only munitions, but also the production of aircraft and spacecraft, per Air Force Secretary Troy Meink. The proposal targets a broader, more stable funding and industrial approach for space- and air-delivered capability.

2026-04-17T15:37:14.693819-07:00

US Air Force seeks multi-year procurement authority spanning satellites, aircraft and munitions

The Air Current

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FAA quietly developing AI-enabled predictive air traffic management system Palantir, Thales and ASI are reportedly competing on a secretive initiative that could shift how the FAA operates U.S. air traffic control—moving toward an AI-enabled predictive air traffic management concept. The work suggests a potential step-change from today’s largely reactive ATC tools toward earlier, model-driven decisions.

2026-04-17T09:57:47.591679-07:00

FAA quietly developing AI-enabled predictive air traffic management system

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Panama allocates $5mn to attract charter flights Panama has set aside $5 million to attract additional charter flights, aiming to boost demand and strengthen the country’s position in the charter market. The funding is intended to accelerate traffic growth by incentivizing operators to serve Panama.

2026-04-17T09:14:18.217538-07:00

Panama allocates $5mn to attract charter flights

Airways Magazine

Rotterdam and Eindhoven ordered to obtain nature permits after Ostend-Bruges airport permit annulment A Dutch permit-dispute body annulled the environmental permit for Ostend-Bruges International Airport, creating uncertainty for airport operations and any associated expansion. Separately, Rotterdam and Eindhoven Airports were ordered to obtain nature permits, triggering regulatory review for Dutch airport stakeholders.

2026-04-17T07:35:57.935275-07:00

Rotterdam and Eindhoven ordered to obtain nature permits after Ostend-Bruges airport permit annulment

Flying Magazine

FAA project TAIWIN targets terminal icing with next-gen aviation weather data to improve airport winter safety The FAA’s TAIWIN (Terminal AI/Weather Information Network) initiative is aimed at reducing airport terminal icing risk by improving how icing conditions are detected, characterized, and delivered to operations. The goal is enhanced flight safety during winter events where current weather support for terminals can be inadequate.

2026-04-17T05:14:03.168051-07:00

FAA project TAIWIN targets terminal icing with next-gen aviation weather data to improve airport winter safety

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DHS awards contract for five additional deportation aircraft, doubling its jet fleet with two Gulfstreams

United hits back at FAA’s now-mandated Chicago O’Hare summer flight cap, calling it “severe prejudice”

FAA quietly developing AI-enabled predictive air traffic management system

Lockheed Martin wins up to $105M to modernize U.S. GPS ground control network with new OCX-era upgrade plan

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