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FAA chief Bryan Bedford to tell Congress May 19 that the US air traffic control system has “reached its limits”

FAA chief Bryan Bedford will testify to Congress on May 19 that the U.S. air traffic control system has “reached its limits.” The message underscores operational strain facing the National Airspace System and sets up lawmakers’ scrutiny of FAA modernization and near-term capacity resilience.

2026-05-18T08:14:42.737136-07:00

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easyGroup Holdings sues easyfundraising in Ireland over alleged copyright infringement

2026-05-18T06:04:46.081547-07:00

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House appropriations bill would restore funding for TraCSS civil space traffic management system

2026-05-18T05:10:27.472105-07:00

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Nigeria’s Pioneer Airlines secures AOC for unscheduled flights, moves toward scheduled passenger operations

2026-05-18T03:53:44.718008-07:00

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FAA chief Bryan Bedford to tell Congress May 19 that the US air traffic control system has “reached its limits” FAA chief Bryan Bedford will testify to Congress on May 19 that the U.S. air traffic control system has “reached its limits.” The message underscores operational strain facing the National Airspace System and sets up lawmakers’ scrutiny of FAA modernization and near-term capacity resilience.

2026-05-18T08:14:42.737136-07:00

FAA chief Bryan Bedford to tell Congress May 19 that the US air traffic control system has “reached its limits”

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Golden Dome outreach targets commercial tech firms as Pentagon reframes missile defense as a scalable platform Pentagon officials overseeing Golden Dome are pitching missile defense to commercial space founders, venture investors, and software companies—positioning it as a modern technology platform rather than a traditional weapons program. The effort underscores DoD’s push to pull in faster-moving, non-traditional defense suppliers to help operationalize the shield concept.

2026-05-18T07:24:29.397169-07:00

Golden Dome outreach targets commercial tech firms as Pentagon reframes missile defense as a scalable platform

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easyGroup Holdings sues easyfundraising in Ireland over alleged copyright infringement easyGroup Holdings—Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s investment vehicle and a minority shareholder in easyJet Group—has sued UK fundraising platform easyfundraising and its parent, The Support Group (UK), in Ireland, alleging copyright infringement.

2026-05-18T06:04:46.081547-07:00

easyGroup Holdings sues easyfundraising in Ireland over alleged copyright infringement

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House appropriations bill would restore funding for TraCSS civil space traffic management system A U.S. House appropriations bill would reverse the administration’s plan to stop development of the civil space traffic management system TraCSS. The move would reinstate funding for the program, signaling renewed congressional support for civil space traffic management.

2026-05-18T05:10:27.472105-07:00

House appropriations bill would restore funding for TraCSS civil space traffic management system

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Nigeria’s Pioneer Airlines secures AOC for unscheduled flights, moves toward scheduled passenger operations Pioneer Airlines (Bayelsa), Nigeria, has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority for unscheduled flights, effective May 13. The carrier is now seeking NCA approval to begin scheduled passenger services.

2026-05-18T03:53:44.718008-07:00

Nigeria’s Pioneer Airlines secures AOC for unscheduled flights, moves toward scheduled passenger operations

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Scientists warn Starlink and other LEO megaconstellations are fueling an “unregulated geoengineering” effect via high-altitude p Researchers say SpaceX Starlink and comparable satellite megaconstellations are creating a largely unregulated high-altitude “geoengineering” experiment. They argue rising pollution in the upper atmosphere—alongside the scale and pace of deployments—could alter atmospheric chemistry and, potentially, climate dynamics.

2026-05-18T03:04:30.080895-07:00

Scientists warn Starlink and other LEO megaconstellations are fueling an “unregulated geoengineering” effect via high-altitude p

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SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president A bribe investigation involving SriLankan Airlines has reportedly reached the former president, extending the scope of legal scrutiny beyond earlier named individuals. The latest step, flagged in ch-aviation coverage, underscores how airline procurement and related dealings can trigger higher-level political and judicial attention.

2026-05-17T22:54:20.530068-07:00

SriLankan Airlines bribe probe widens to include former president

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Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified Uzbekistan’s civil aviation authority (CAA) has denied that Air Fergana has been certified, signaling a dispute or correction to public claims about the carrier’s regulatory status. The development points to ongoing scrutiny of certification/authorization in Uzbekistan’s aviation market.

2026-05-17T22:12:17.865326-07:00

Uzbek CAA denies Air Fergana has been certified

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FAA chief Bryan Bedford to tell Congress May 19 that the US air traffic control system has “reached its limits”

easyGroup Holdings sues easyfundraising in Ireland over alleged copyright infringement

House appropriations bill would restore funding for TraCSS civil space traffic management system

Nigeria’s Pioneer Airlines secures AOC for unscheduled flights, moves toward scheduled passenger operations

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