Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
The largest U.S. flight attendant union says it remains “adamantly opposed” to David Cummins’ appointment as Transportation Security Administration administrator. Cummins, a former vice president at British public-sector outsourcing company Serco, has drawn opposition as debate continues over privatizing TSA functions.
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The largest U.S. flight attendant union says it remains “adamantly opposed” to David Cummins’ appointment as Transportation Security Administration administrator. Cummins, a former vice president at British public-sector outsourcing company Serco, has drawn opposition as debate continues over privatizing TSA functions.
The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s eligibility to access classified information and barred him from holding sensitive positions, alleging he disclosed classified details about Air Force One’s capabilities to the media. Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell announced the action without providing further details.
Spain is set to examine Plus Ultra’s connections to Venezuela, placing the airline’s ownership and external relationships under closer scrutiny. The available report provides no further details on the scope, timing or potential consequences of the inquiry.
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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