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SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now

The Air Force secretary nominee told lawmakers he has no settled view on the total number of F-35s the service should procure, but recommended continuing current purchases for now to preserve readiness, sustainment and industrial momentum while broader force-structure and budget decisions are resolved.

2026-02-20T07:01:07.304365-08:00

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New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

2026-02-20T03:15:20.504819-08:00

SpaceWatch Global

European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence

2026-02-20T02:13:45.611744-08:00

Leeham News

FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner

2026-02-20T00:06:36.669355-08:00

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White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms White House threats to withhold or challenge certification for Gulfstream business jets have revived industry and regulator calls to reform aircraft type‑certification and validation processes, senior leaders say. The dispute has exposed long‑standing frictions in cross‑border validation and prompted proposals to tighten oversight and harmonize approvals.

2026-02-20T10:10:44.817915-08:00

White House threats over Gulfstream certification prompt push for type‑certification and validation reforms

DefenseNews.com

SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now The Air Force secretary nominee told lawmakers he has no settled view on the total number of F-35s the service should procure, but recommended continuing current purchases for now to preserve readiness, sustainment and industrial momentum while broader force-structure and budget decisions are resolved.

2026-02-20T07:01:07.304365-08:00

SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now

Reuters

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks New U.S. cybersecurity rules for defense contractors are prompting some small suppliers to exit or reconsider military work because compliance costs and program demands are rising. That retreat raises production and schedule risks just as the administration pressures primes to ramp output and broaden the supplier base.

2026-02-20T03:15:20.504819-08:00

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

SpaceWatch Global

European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence The European Commission, via its CWP 2026, unveiled the 'European Space Shield' — an action plan intended to reinforce EU member states' defense capabilities by coordinating space assets, resilience measures and cooperative procurement. The initiative signals a stepped-up EU role in space-based defence planning and capability development.

2026-02-20T02:13:45.611744-08:00

European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence

Leeham News

FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner Since August 2025, an FAA CFR 14 Part 25 development project has examined certification activities for a 200‑seat airliner, mapping program plans and the compliance steps required under Part 25. Leeham's analysis outlines the practical development tasks and regulatory milestones operators and OEMs will face.

2026-02-20T00:06:36.669355-08:00

FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner

Leeham News

FAA Part 25 development mapped for a 200-seat airliner: activities and timelines Leeham News examined an FAA CFR 14 Part 25 development project for a 200-seat airliner, mapping the certification activities and timelines since August 2025. The analysis identifies key development phases, regulatory milestones and schedule drivers OEMs and suppliers must manage to reduce program risk and accelerate time-to-market.

2026-02-20T00:06:35.362363-08:00

FAA Part 25 development mapped for a 200-seat airliner: activities and timelines

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Arkia asks Israeli government for insurance support for Belarus operations Arkia has asked the Israeli government to provide insurance support for its flight operations to Belarus, ch-aviation reports. The carrier is seeking state-backed coverage to sustain these services while addressing the commercial and regulatory risk tied to operating in Belarus.

2026-02-19T21:55:12.684031-08:00

Arkia asks Israeli government for insurance support for Belarus operations

Airways Magazine

Op-Ed: Aviation Policy, Strategy and Industry Direction A clearly labeled op‑ed laying out argued viewpoints on aviation policy, commercial strategy and broader industry direction. The author evaluates regulatory priorities, market forces, and strategic options for airlines, OEMs and regulators, grounding recommendations in disclosed perspectives and supporting facts.

2026-02-19T14:06:23.246130-08:00

Op-Ed: Aviation Policy, Strategy and Industry Direction

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SECAF nominee noncommittal on total F-35 buy, urges continued purchases for now

New U.S. defense cybersecurity rules push small suppliers away, raising production risks

European Commission unveils 'European Space Shield' in CWP 2026 to bolster member-state defence

FAA Part 25 development project maps certification steps for a 200‑seat airliner

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