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EU to push jet-fuel diversification away from Middle East supply as Iran war threatens availability

The European Union plans new guidelines next week urging member states to cut dependence on Middle Eastern jet-fuel imports and expand sourcing from the U.S. and Nigeria, citing Iran-war disruptions to supply corridors. The move comes as operators prepare for tighter availability and potential knock-on flight cancellations.

2026-04-18T10:28:34.520512-07:00

Associated Press

Dominican Republic–Haiti deal to reopen airspace in May, restoring cross-border flights after 2+ years

2026-04-18T07:57:21.058702-07:00

New York Times

DHS awards contract for five additional deportation aircraft, doubling its jet fleet with two Gulfstreams

2026-04-17T16:01:42.824772-07:00

FlightGlobal

United hits back at FAA’s now-mandated Chicago O’Hare summer flight cap, calling it “severe prejudice”

2026-04-17T17:15:26.691043-07:00

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EU to push jet-fuel diversification away from Middle East supply as Iran war threatens availability The European Union plans new guidelines next week urging member states to cut dependence on Middle Eastern jet-fuel imports and expand sourcing from the U.S. and Nigeria, citing Iran-war disruptions to supply corridors. The move comes as operators prepare for tighter availability and potential knock-on flight cancellations.

2026-04-18T10:28:34.520512-07:00

EU to push jet-fuel diversification away from Middle East supply as Iran war threatens availability

Associated Press

Dominican Republic–Haiti deal to reopen airspace in May, restoring cross-border flights after 2+ years The Dominican Republic and Haiti have agreed to reopen their airspace starting in May, allowing flights between the two countries for the first time in more than two years. The accord follows months of strained ties, setting the stage for a resumption of scheduled connectivity once implementation begins.

2026-04-18T07:57:21.058702-07:00

Dominican Republic–Haiti deal to reopen airspace in May, restoring cross-border flights after 2+ years

FlightGlobal

United hits back at FAA’s now-mandated Chicago O’Hare summer flight cap, calling it “severe prejudice” United Airlines sharply criticized the FAA’s decision to move from proposed constraints to a mandated capacity limitation at Chicago O’Hare this summer, arguing the agency is unfairly picking “winners and losers” amid congestion-driven slot management. United frames the cap as harmful and discriminatory as the ORD reduction fight escalates.

2026-04-17T17:15:26.691043-07:00

United hits back at FAA’s now-mandated Chicago O’Hare summer flight cap, calling it “severe prejudice”

New York Times

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DHS awards contract for five additional deportation aircraft, doubling its jet fleet with two Gulfstreams Documents and interviews show the Department of Homeland Security has contracted for five aircraft to support deportation operations, doubling the agency’s jet fleet. The award includes two Gulfstream aircraft, expanding ICE flight capacity under the DHS fleet buildout.

2026-04-17T16:01:42.824772-07:00

DHS awards contract for five additional deportation aircraft, doubling its jet fleet with two Gulfstreams

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin wins up to $105M Space Force contract to modernize U.S. GPS ground control network The U.S. Space Force awarded Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $105 million to continue modernizing and sustaining the GPS ground control network. The work supports resilient positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) services for military and civilian users as the Next-Generation Operational Control Segment (OCX) winds down, including an upgrade to enable replacement of RTX’s troubled OCX program for future GPS IIIF spacecraft.

2026-04-17T15:37:15.080655-07:00

Lockheed Martin wins up to $105M Space Force contract to modernize U.S. GPS ground control network

Breaking Defense

US Air Force seeks multi-year procurement authority spanning satellites, aircraft and munitions Pentagon officials are asking lawmakers for authorization to buy weapons systems through multi-year deals that cover not only munitions, but also the production of aircraft and spacecraft, per Air Force Secretary Troy Meink. The proposal targets a broader, more stable funding and industrial approach for space- and air-delivered capability.

2026-04-17T15:37:14.693819-07:00

US Air Force seeks multi-year procurement authority spanning satellites, aircraft and munitions

Aviation Week

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to localize helicopter assembly, maintenance and support Bell Textron says it has established a Ukraine-based unit, “Bell Textron Ukraine,” and is preparing to open a dedicated office. The company frames the move as groundwork for long-term industrial cooperation with Ukraine’s defense industry, including local helicopter assembly and maintenance/repair support.

2026-04-17T10:45:15.785400-07:00

Bell Textron creates Ukraine subsidiary to localize helicopter assembly, maintenance and support

The Air Current

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FAA quietly developing AI-enabled predictive air traffic management system Palantir, Thales and ASI are reportedly competing on a secretive initiative that could shift how the FAA operates U.S. air traffic control—moving toward an AI-enabled predictive air traffic management concept. The work suggests a potential step-change from today’s largely reactive ATC tools toward earlier, model-driven decisions.

2026-04-17T09:57:47.591679-07:00

FAA quietly developing AI-enabled predictive air traffic management system

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EU to push jet-fuel diversification away from Middle East supply as Iran war threatens availability

Dominican Republic–Haiti deal to reopen airspace in May, restoring cross-border flights after 2+ years

DHS awards contract for five additional deportation aircraft, doubling its jet fleet with two Gulfstreams

United hits back at FAA’s now-mandated Chicago O’Hare summer flight cap, calling it “severe prejudice”

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