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The U.S. Senate confirmed David Cummins, a senior vice president at Serco, to head the Transportation Security Administration. His appointment comes as the Trump administration pushes to expand the use of private security screeners at smaller airports, potentially reshaping TSA’s operating model.
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The U.S. Senate confirmed David Cummins, a senior vice president at Serco, to head the Transportation Security Administration. His appointment comes as the Trump administration pushes to expand the use of private security screeners at smaller airports, potentially reshaping TSA’s operating model.
Jennifer Gilsenan, deputy chief of the FCC’s Space Bureau, will lead the agency’s satellite regulatory overhaul as bureau chief Jay Schwarz prepares to retire later this month. The leadership transition comes while the FCC is working to advance changes affecting satellite licensing and oversight.
The FAA is investigating how long pilots should wait between cannabis use and operating an aircraft, after rescheduling created what the agency calls a “dual-status gap.” The review could inform how aviation regulators address impairment risks when substances occupy different legal and medical classifications.
Argentina has approved a plan allowing Flybondi to continue operating, providing the airline with a path to maintain its services. The decision underscores the importance of regulatory approval to the carrier’s near-term operational continuity.
The Trump administration is pausing enforcement of a rule that requires airlines to provide annual wheelchair-assistance training for flight attendants serving disabled travelers. The delay affects a mandated element of passenger assistance and gives carriers more time before enforcement resumes.
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Akasa Air supports a proposed Indian policy change that would allow airport operators to run airlines, according to its top executive. The position contrasts with market leader IndiGo’s opposition, setting up a debate over competition and the relationship between airport ownership and airline operations.
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Ampaire and the Utah Department of Transportation have flown a modified Cessna Skymaster on a three-leg mission along Utah’s I-15 corridor, testing hybrid-electric operations for future cargo service. The demonstrations are part of the U.S. DOT and FAA’s eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, while Ampaire also plans Grand Caravan conversions for freight and passenger operations.
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Malaysia Aviation Group has ordered all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots to undergo mandatory drug screening by Aug. 15 after a second officer was arrested in Jakarta on alleged drug-smuggling charges and reportedly tested positive for ecstasy and cocaine. Testing for cabin crew is expected to follow.
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