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HASC NDAA markup allocates $415M to protect Space Force missile-warning satellite program (Next-Generation Overhead Persistent I

The House Armed Services Committee moved to preserve a Space Force missile-warning satellite program the Pentagon plans to cancel, authorizing $415 million for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Polar program in its fiscal 2027 defense policy bill markup.

2026-06-04T15:40:54.274537-07:00

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PNG recommends independent economic regulation for NAC and NiuSky Pacific

2026-06-04T16:27:51.575280-07:00

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RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service

2026-06-04T13:56:07.070522-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Slovenia blocks Israir landing in Ljubljana, diverting Airbus A320 to Zagreb over alleged political reasons

2026-06-04T09:56:53.176324-07:00

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PNG recommends independent economic regulation for NAC and NiuSky Pacific Papua New Guinea’s Independent Consumer and Competition Commission (ICCC) has recommended placing airport operator National Airports Corporation (NAC) and air navigation services provider NiuSky Pacific Limited (NSPL) under independent economic regulation, following a comprehensive inquiry into the country’s aviation sector.

2026-06-04T16:27:51.575280-07:00

PNG recommends independent economic regulation for NAC and NiuSky Pacific

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HASC NDAA markup allocates $415M to protect Space Force missile-warning satellite program (Next-Generation Overhead Persistent I The House Armed Services Committee moved to preserve a Space Force missile-warning satellite program the Pentagon plans to cancel, authorizing $415 million for the Next-Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (Next-Gen OPIR) Polar program in its fiscal 2027 defense policy bill markup.

2026-06-04T15:40:54.274537-07:00

HASC NDAA markup allocates $415M to protect Space Force missile-warning satellite program (Next-Generation Overhead Persistent I

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RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service Rural Aviation Association President and CEO Faye Malarkey Black testified at the House Aviation Subcommittee hearing on connecting rural America to the National Airspace System. She urged Congress to strengthen rural air service, framing it as vital connectivity infrastructure for underserved communities.

2026-06-04T13:56:07.070522-07:00

RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Slovenia blocks Israir landing in Ljubljana, diverting Airbus A320 to Zagreb over alleged political reasons Slovenian authorities refused permission for Israir Airlines to land in Ljubljana, forcing an Airbus A320 (9A-BTI) to divert to Zagreb and leaving passengers to travel overland to the Slovenian capital. Israir’s CEO alleges the refusal was political and a potential breach of European “open skies” rules amid protests over Israel’s Gaza actions.

2026-06-04T09:56:53.176324-07:00

Slovenia blocks Israir landing in Ljubljana, diverting Airbus A320 to Zagreb over alleged political reasons

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France cuts passenger air transport tax on public service obligation (PSO) routes, shifting cost burden away from PSO operators France’s Ministry of Transport has issued an order (published May 31, 2026) reducing the passenger air transport tax applied to France’s PSO routes. The change is designed to lower the tax burden impacting routes operating under public service obligations.

2026-06-04T09:46:49.838968-07:00

France cuts passenger air transport tax on public service obligation (PSO) routes, shifting cost burden away from PSO operators

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FAA proposes $336,000 civil penalty for Planet Nine Air over alleged flight mislabeling (Nov 2023–Aug 2024) The FAA has proposed a $336,000 civil penalty against Planet Nine Air, alleging the carrier mislabeled flights between November 2023 and August 2024. The notice frames the matter as violations of FAA requirements governing how flights are identified and reported.

2026-06-04T08:10:58.659697-07:00

FAA proposes $336,000 civil penalty for Planet Nine Air over alleged flight mislabeling (Nov 2023–Aug 2024)

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Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases Airbus handed over 81 jets in May, a sharp year-on-year increase, industry sources say. The month’s jump was partly attributed to the release of aircraft that had been stuck in a China-related regulatory stand-off, easing delivery paperwork friction after earlier delays.

2026-06-04T06:57:39.527045-07:00

Airbus delivers 81 aircraft in May as China regulatory stand-off eases

Reuters

Brazil signals follow-on buy for up to 20 additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters Brazil’s air power chief said the country could expand an existing Gripen order with as many as 20 additional Swedish-built fighters, following the rollout of the first two-seat Gripen F for the Brazilian Air Force. Swedish officials framed it as a potential follow-on order tied to an industrial and technology partnership deepening with Sweden.

2026-06-04T04:56:17.553047-07:00

Brazil signals follow-on buy for up to 20 additional Saab Gripen E/F fighters

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HASC NDAA markup allocates $415M to protect Space Force missile-warning satellite program (Next-Generation Overhead Persistent I

PNG recommends independent economic regulation for NAC and NiuSky Pacific

RAA CEO testifies before House Aviation Subcommittee, urging Congress to strengthen rural air service

Slovenia blocks Israir landing in Ljubljana, diverting Airbus A320 to Zagreb over alleged political reasons

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