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FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul

The FAA is close to awarding its AI-powered air traffic management system contract, weighing ASI against Palantir and Thales, according to the reporting. The program—SMART—was described by the FAA as a central pillar of its National Airspace System modernization plan, poised to reshape the ATC stack built on legacy technology.

2026-06-13T16:20:24.638043-07:00

Cranky Flier

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints

2026-06-12T11:18:43.264479-07:00

European Spaceflight

Latitude drops the Zephyr name amid potential trademark conflict for its two-stage rocket

2026-06-12T07:42:51.244664-07:00

Via Satellite

Canada funds $2.4M for RADARSAT+ ground-control systems via Calian, Kepler and MDA Space

2026-06-12T06:43:03.190156-07:00

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FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul The FAA is close to awarding its AI-powered air traffic management system contract, weighing ASI against Palantir and Thales, according to the reporting. The program—SMART—was described by the FAA as a central pillar of its National Airspace System modernization plan, poised to reshape the ATC stack built on legacy technology.

2026-06-13T16:20:24.638043-07:00

FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul

Reuters

UK moves to fully phase in Russian diesel/jet-fuel import ban by Jan. 1, 2027 The UK will fully phase in its ban on diesel and jet fuel produced from Russian crude oil by Jan. 1, 2027. The step is framed as an effort to cut off revenue streams that fund Moscow’s war against Ukraine, tightening access to Russian-sourced refinery products.

2026-06-12T21:00:37.060590-07:00

UK moves to fully phase in Russian diesel/jet-fuel import ban by Jan. 1, 2027

Aviation Week

Boeing exits U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) T-45 replacement bid over T-7A mismatch with Navy requirements Boeing has decided not to bid for the U.S. Navy’s T-45 replacement effort, stating its T-7A Red Hawk does not meet requirements under the Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) competition. The company framed the move as a focus on programs aligned with customer needs and requirements.

2026-06-12T11:18:43.274691-07:00

Boeing exits U.S. Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System (UJTS) T-45 replacement bid over T-7A mismatch with Navy requirements

Cranky Flier

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints Spirit Airlines’ planned monetization of its New York LaGuardia (LGA) takeoff-and-landing slots hit a roadblock after the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey challenged Spirit’s approach. The airline secured a court win in the slot dispute that could affect the timing and structure of its capital-raising sale process.

2026-06-12T11:18:43.264479-07:00

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints

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Flexjet’s Irish operating unit approved for U.S. operations Flexjet secured regulatory approval for its Irish unit to conduct U.S. operations, expanding the company’s legal and operational footprint in the market. The move positions Flexjet to scale cross-border business-jet services under an Irish-based structure for U.S. flying.

2026-06-12T11:13:21.674342-07:00

Flexjet’s Irish operating unit approved for U.S. operations

AINonline

EBAA urges EU to make emissions trading scheme rules more workable for business aviation The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) is pressing for reforms to the European Union’s aviation emissions trading scheme (ETS), arguing the current policy framework needs greater flexibility. The push targets how the ETS is applied to business aviation operations under EU climate regulation.

2026-06-12T09:56:57.911276-07:00

EBAA urges EU to make emissions trading scheme rules more workable for business aviation

The War Zone

Bill would restore four U-2S Dragon Lady aircraft, again challenging Air Force plans to retire the fleet amid capability-gap con A new legislative proposal would require restoring four U-2S spy planes—effectively re-expanding near-term aircraft availability—while Congress seeks to block the Air Force from retiring the entire U-2 fleet. The move follows continuing questions about capability gaps and U-2S risk to mission coverage.

2026-06-12T09:46:49.758754-07:00

Bill would restore four U-2S Dragon Lady aircraft, again challenging Air Force plans to retire the fleet amid capability-gap con

European Spaceflight

Latitude drops the Zephyr name amid potential trademark conflict for its two-stage rocket Latitude has removed the “Zephyr” name from its website, prompting speculation about a possible trademark dispute. The change affects how the company brands and markets its two-stage rocket, raising near-term questions about nomenclature, filings, and next-step public communications.

2026-06-12T07:42:51.244664-07:00

Latitude drops the Zephyr name amid potential trademark conflict for its two-stage rocket

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FAA nears selection of ASI (over Palantir) and Thales for AI-powered air traffic management tied to SMART NAS overhaul

Spirit wins court ruling in LaGuardia slot dispute with Port Authority; sale plans face new constraints

Latitude drops the Zephyr name amid potential trademark conflict for its two-stage rocket

Canada funds $2.4M for RADARSAT+ ground-control systems via Calian, Kepler and MDA Space

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