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China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines

China is reportedly slow-walking approvals for Airbus SE aircraft deliveries to signal impatience with how long European regulators are taking to certify China-made aircraft. The move is intended as leverage in the certification process—rather than an immediate block on deliveries.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

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Thailand offers incentives for new airline routes to secondary cities, cutting service fees and parking charges

2026-05-26T20:11:06.086161-07:00

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NASA selects Blue Origin-led bid ecosystem for lunar base logistics: robotic landers, rovers/“moon buggies,” and lunar transport

2026-05-26T12:54:36.648420-07:00

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NTSB urges FAA to overhaul wet-runway braking assessment matrix amid runway overrun investigations

2026-05-26T12:24:19.966150-07:00

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China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines China is reportedly slow-walking approvals for Airbus SE aircraft deliveries to signal impatience with how long European regulators are taking to certify China-made aircraft. The move is intended as leverage in the certification process—rather than an immediate block on deliveries.

2026-05-26T20:12:09.582698-07:00

China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines

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Thailand offers incentives for new airline routes to secondary cities, cutting service fees and parking charges Thailand’s transport ministry is proposing financial incentives to airlines launching routes to secondary cities, including reduced service fees and a temporary 50% discount on aircraft parking charges at Department of Airports (DOA) facilities. The package is intended to stimulate regional economies through expanded connectivity.

2026-05-26T20:11:06.086161-07:00

Thailand offers incentives for new airline routes to secondary cities, cutting service fees and parking charges

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US lawmakers weigh FY2027 NDAA response to Iran-war-driven aviation fuel price pressures Ahead of drafting the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, US lawmakers are assessing how Iran-war-linked fuel price increases will affect military aviation operating costs and related budget assumptions. The defense hearing spotlights rising fuel volatility as a near-term cost headwind for service aviation plans.

2026-05-26T14:23:45.094355-07:00

US lawmakers weigh FY2027 NDAA response to Iran-war-driven aviation fuel price pressures

Breaking Defense

HASC marks up FY2027 NDAA, enabling multiyear F-35/F-15EX procurement and expanded Army rotorcraft buys The House Armed Services Committee released its markup of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization bill, largely backing Pentagon plans. The draft would authorize multiyear contracting for F-35 and F-15EX, support additional Army Black Hawk and Chinook procurement, and include munitions plus major Navy surface and industrial-base measures.

2026-05-26T14:04:32.733605-07:00

HASC marks up FY2027 NDAA, enabling multiyear F-35/F-15EX procurement and expanded Army rotorcraft buys

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FAA names new states and aircraft for AAM test program, expanding multi-state “regional flights” demonstrations An 18-state advanced air mobility (AAM) collective will pursue demonstrations of regional flights across the U.S. “heartland,” with participating states and aircraft confirmed for the FAA’s AAM test program. The update signals another step in moving AAM beyond early trials toward operationally relevant regional use cases.

2026-05-26T13:09:16.823749-07:00

FAA names new states and aircraft for AAM test program, expanding multi-state “regional flights” demonstrations

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NASA selects Blue Origin-led bid ecosystem for lunar base logistics: robotic landers, rovers/“moon buggies,” and lunar transport NASA awarded multiple contracts to support a planned lunar base near the south pole, including robotic landers, rovers and drones delivered by Blue Origin and other space firms. The awards also include lunar transport arrangements aimed at sustaining the agency’s decade-long return and establishing surface “perimeter” concepts for operations.

2026-05-26T12:54:36.648420-07:00

NASA selects Blue Origin-led bid ecosystem for lunar base logistics: robotic landers, rovers/“moon buggies,” and lunar transport

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NTSB urges FAA to overhaul wet-runway braking assessment matrix amid runway overrun investigations The NTSB is calling on the FAA to update how runway conditions are classified on wet runways—particularly during heavy rainfall—and how that classification is used to assess landing/braking performance. The recommendations follow ongoing wet-runway overrun investigations and cite skidding-off risks when guidance underestimates required landing distances.

2026-05-26T12:24:19.966150-07:00

NTSB urges FAA to overhaul wet-runway braking assessment matrix amid runway overrun investigations

Payload

Op-ed: LEO in-space manufacturing lacks self-sustaining commercial demand—policy support is the bridge An op-ed argues that low Earth orbit (LEO) remains a compelling market for in-space manufacturing, but current commercial demand is insufficient to support durable, market-led operations. It contends government support is required to close the gap until scalable revenue models emerge.

2026-05-26T10:51:23.043170-07:00

Op-ed: LEO in-space manufacturing lacks self-sustaining commercial demand—policy support is the bridge

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China slows Airbus delivery approvals to pressure European regulators on Comac-certification timelines

Thailand offers incentives for new airline routes to secondary cities, cutting service fees and parking charges

NASA selects Blue Origin-led bid ecosystem for lunar base logistics: robotic landers, rovers/“moon buggies,” and lunar transport

NTSB urges FAA to overhaul wet-runway braking assessment matrix amid runway overrun investigations

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