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White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny

White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair publicly criticized American Airlines’ recent flight delays and said the administration is watching the industry more closely. His comments signal potential for heightened federal oversight of U.S. carriers amid strained regulator capacity and policy uncertainty.

2026-02-26T18:53:29.318114-08:00

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Evolving Aviation Law: Treaties, Liability and Safety Standards Recast Rules for Airlines, Airports and Drones

2026-02-26T16:15:02.212988-08:00

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Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation

2026-02-26T16:06:37.769088-08:00

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DJI sues FCC to overturn 'Covered List' restrictions on U.S. authorizations, imports and sales

2026-02-26T11:54:54.838428-08:00

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DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation has grounded four Learjet 40/45 aircraft operated by VSR Aviation (Delhi International) and imposed tighter regulatory oversight of the operator. The move adds to a recent string of DGCA enforcement actions focusing on operator compliance and safety management.

2026-02-26T23:31:27.064362-08:00

DGCA grounds four VSR Aviation Learjet 40/45s, tightens oversight of operator

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White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair publicly criticized American Airlines’ recent flight delays and said the administration is watching the industry more closely. His comments signal potential for heightened federal oversight of U.S. carriers amid strained regulator capacity and policy uncertainty.

2026-02-26T18:53:29.318114-08:00

White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny

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Evolving Aviation Law: Treaties, Liability and Safety Standards Recast Rules for Airlines, Airports and Drones Treaties, safety standards and liability rules are evolving, forcing airlines, airports and drone operators to reassess operational, certification and commercial risk. Legal and regulatory expertise will be essential as international agreements and national liability frameworks redefine compliance, insurance exposure and responsibilities across manned and unmanned aviation.

2026-02-26T16:15:02.212988-08:00

Evolving Aviation Law: Treaties, Liability and Safety Standards Recast Rules for Airlines, Airports and Drones

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Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation Canada’s updated regulatory-fee proposals for air transport and general aviation outline changes to how airlines and private operators are charged for oversight and services. The measures will alter operating costs and compliance obligations across carriers, charter operators and GA businesses, prompting industry review.

2026-02-26T16:06:37.769088-08:00

Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation

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LIFT and UT Austin unveil HEXA aerial-robotics concept for emergency response LIFT and the University of Texas at Austin have unveiled HEXA, an aerial robotics concept designed to support emergency-response missions. The collaboration pairs LIFT’s work with UT Austin research to explore applications for situational awareness, communications and logistics in disaster scenarios.

2026-02-26T14:16:31.109948-08:00

LIFT and UT Austin unveil HEXA aerial-robotics concept for emergency response

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Virgin Media O2 launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell in UK — Europe’s first commercial D2C service Virgin Media O2 began offering Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite-to-smartphone connectivity in the UK on Feb. 26, marking the first commercial deployment of SpaceX's D2C service in Europe. When terrestrial 4G is unavailable, subscribers on the network will automatically route calls and data via Starlink satellites.

2026-02-26T13:20:46.214474-08:00

Virgin Media O2 launches Starlink Direct-to-Cell in UK — Europe’s first commercial D2C service

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DJI sues FCC to overturn 'Covered List' restrictions on U.S. authorizations, imports and sales DJI has filed suit in U.S. federal court seeking to overturn an FCC order that placed the company’s drones on the agency's 'Covered List,' a move that halts new authorizations, imports and U.S. sales. The legal challenge directly contests the regulatory basis for the restrictions.

2026-02-26T11:54:54.838428-08:00

DJI sues FCC to overturn 'Covered List' restrictions on U.S. authorizations, imports and sales

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FedEx sues U.S. government seeking full refund of 2025 Trump-era tariffs after Supreme Court ruling FedEx has sued the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs it paid under President Trump’s unilateral 2025 trade measures, filing its claim days after the U.S. Supreme Court narrowed legal barriers to tariff-refund suits. The decision has already prompted a wave of potential claims by other businesses.

2026-02-26T10:01:51.940491-08:00

FedEx sues U.S. government seeking full refund of 2025 Trump-era tariffs after Supreme Court ruling

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White House deputy warns American Airlines delays warrant closer federal scrutiny

Evolving Aviation Law: Treaties, Liability and Safety Standards Recast Rules for Airlines, Airports and Drones

Canada: Regulatory fees set to reshape costs for airlines and general aviation

DJI sues FCC to overturn 'Covered List' restrictions on U.S. authorizations, imports and sales

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