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Air Canada cabin crew accuse Air Canada Rouge of exceeding a 50-aircraft cap in “unauthorized” fleet expansion

Air Canada flight attendants allege the carrier is illegally growing its cheaper leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, by increasing fleet size beyond a stated 50-aircraft cap. The dispute signals intensifying internal and compliance pressure as the airline pushes its leisure strategy.

2026-05-22T21:40:46.307333-07:00

The Air Current

MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00

NASA

NASA to Compete Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Management Contract Under Broader Agency Realignment

2026-05-22T08:05:08.321587-07:00

Space Intel Report

Canada and Costa Rica regulators, with GSMA, confront direct-to-device (D2D) compliance for mobile-satellite (MSS) spectrum

2026-05-22T12:40:32.605961-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Air Canada cabin crew accuse Air Canada Rouge of exceeding a 50-aircraft cap in “unauthorized” fleet expansion Air Canada flight attendants allege the carrier is illegally growing its cheaper leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, by increasing fleet size beyond a stated 50-aircraft cap. The dispute signals intensifying internal and compliance pressure as the airline pushes its leisure strategy.

2026-05-22T21:40:46.307333-07:00

Air Canada cabin crew accuse Air Canada Rouge of exceeding a 50-aircraft cap in “unauthorized” fleet expansion

Space Intel Report

Canada and Costa Rica regulators, with GSMA, confront direct-to-device (D2D) compliance for mobile-satellite (MSS) spectrum Telecom regulators in Canada and Costa Rica—countries whose coverage includes large terrestrial cellular gaps—are trying to set enforcement rules for satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services operating in mobile-satellite (MSS) spectrum, in coordination with the GSMA. Officials warn that weak oversight could enable a “Wild West” approach to compliance.

2026-05-22T12:40:32.605961-07:00

Canada and Costa Rica regulators, with GSMA, confront direct-to-device (D2D) compliance for mobile-satellite (MSS) spectrum

The Air Current

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MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate MHI RJ Aviation Group says it is prepared to retrofit the North American CRJ regional jet fleet with ADS-B In “traffic situational awareness” technology, a capability it expects could be mandated for aircraft operating in the US. The OEM-backed retrofit offering aims to help operators avoid forced retirement as equipage timelines tighten.

2026-05-22T10:56:10.147843-07:00

MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

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CommuteAir seeks U.S. approval to conduct foreign charter operations US regional carrier CommuteAir has applied for approval to conduct foreign charter operations. The filing signals an attempt to expand beyond domestic flying by adding overseas charter capacity, which will require regulatory authorization and compliance alignment for cross-border market access.

2026-05-22T10:55:21.454249-07:00

CommuteAir seeks U.S. approval to conduct foreign charter operations

FlightGlobal

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FAA proposes order addressing Pratt & Whitney PW4000 sensor durability flaw tied to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns The FAA has responded to a sensor durability problem affecting Pratt & Whitney PW4000 turbofans, after P&W issued service bulletins to address the concern. The issue has been linked to tailpipe fires and in-flight shutdowns, prompting an FAA proposed order.

2026-05-22T09:39:58.332708-07:00

FAA proposes order addressing Pratt & Whitney PW4000 sensor durability flaw tied to tailpipe fires, in-flight shutdowns

Space Intel Report

Panel at 6G Global Summit says US satellite direct-to-device market is too small—justifies a T-Mobile/AT&T/Verizon joint venture At the 6G Global Summit, GSMA speakers argued the US satellite direct-to-device market is small enough to warrant a joint venture among T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon rather than independent carrier-led investments. The assessment frames D2D as a constrained, ecosystem-dependent business model in the US.

2026-05-22T09:11:59.783483-07:00

Panel at 6G Global Summit says US satellite direct-to-device market is too small—justifies a T-Mobile/AT&T/Verizon joint venture

NASA

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NASA to Compete Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Management Contract Under Broader Agency Realignment NASA said it will compete the next contract to manage and operate its federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) at Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, positioning JPL’s oversight for a potential reset within a wider NASA restructuring. The move is framed as strengthening accountability and value for taxpayers.

2026-05-22T08:05:08.321587-07:00

NASA to Compete Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Management Contract Under Broader Agency Realignment

Ars Technica

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NASA announces agencywide realignment under Administrator Jared Isaacman to sharpen mission delivery NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced a major reorganization aimed at increasing mission focus, streamlining the agency, and accelerating delivery of National Space Policy-aligned priorities. The workforce message is framed as a management blueprint, signaling an organizational shift toward higher-priority objectives.

2026-05-22T07:39:18.739239-07:00

NASA announces agencywide realignment under Administrator Jared Isaacman to sharpen mission delivery

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Air Canada cabin crew accuse Air Canada Rouge of exceeding a 50-aircraft cap in “unauthorized” fleet expansion

MHI RJ Aviation Group readies ADS-B In retrofit for North American CRJ fleet amid potential US mandate

NASA to Compete Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Management Contract Under Broader Agency Realignment

Canada and Costa Rica regulators, with GSMA, confront direct-to-device (D2D) compliance for mobile-satellite (MSS) spectrum

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