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FAA proposes drone no-fly zones over critical infrastructure, with enforcement for violators

A decade after Congress directed protections against drone threats to critical infrastructure, the FAA has published proposed rules restricting unmanned aircraft operations over key facilities. The NPRM also allows critical infrastructure operators to apply for tailored restrictions, while pilot violators could face fines, criminal charges, or certificate action.

2026-05-05T15:58:08.270844-07:00

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Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie

2026-05-04T09:36:35.049503-07:00

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Air Canada suspends 2026 guidance on jet-fuel volatility after record Q1 revenue and earnings; liquidity $8.8B

2026-05-01T06:56:34.546927-07:00

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TSA temporary funding lapses as partial US government shutdown ends—what it means for airport screening lines

2026-05-01T12:02:37.675807-07:00

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FAA proposes drone no-fly zones over critical infrastructure, with enforcement for violators A decade after Congress directed protections against drone threats to critical infrastructure, the FAA has published proposed rules restricting unmanned aircraft operations over key facilities. The NPRM also allows critical infrastructure operators to apply for tailored restrictions, while pilot violators could face fines, criminal charges, or certificate action.

2026-05-05T15:58:08.270844-07:00

FAA proposes drone no-fly zones over critical infrastructure, with enforcement for violators

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Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie Wisk Aero has completed the first flight of its second Generation 6 autonomous air taxi aircraft, flying the test platform from Hollister, California on May 4. The company says it put two Boeing-backed certification aircraft into simultaneous flight testing, doubling the pace of its Gen 6 certification flight program.

2026-05-04T09:36:35.049503-07:00

Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie

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TSA temporary funding lapses as partial US government shutdown ends—what it means for airport screening lines With the longest US federal shutdown ever ending, TSA checkpoint operations are expected to normalize—but the article cluster highlights that temporary TSA funding tied to the shutdown period was set to expire around May 2. Watch for lingering staffing and throughput impacts at checkpoints that have already suffered delays.

2026-05-01T12:02:37.675807-07:00

TSA temporary funding lapses as partial US government shutdown ends—what it means for airport screening lines

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Air Canada suspends 2026 guidance on jet-fuel volatility after record Q1 revenue and earnings; liquidity $8.8B Air Canada reported record first-quarter 2026 operating revenues of $5.8 billion (+11% year over year) and record adjusted EBITDA of $623 million (+61%), alongside net profit of $48 million. But it suspended full-year guidance for 2026, citing second-half jet-fuel price volatility and uncertainty.

2026-05-01T06:56:34.546927-07:00

Air Canada suspends 2026 guidance on jet-fuel volatility after record Q1 revenue and earnings; liquidity $8.8B

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DFW airport chief calls for “return to rationality” as TSA staffing strain and Iran-war travel shock collide Dallas Fort Worth International Airport CEO Chris McLaughlin says the industry is being battered by TSA staffing shortages alongside surging fuel costs. He points to the Feb. 28 Iran-war start, when travelers—including a Mumbai-to-Dallas passenger—were stranded via Gulf transit disruption and forced reroutes and ad-hoc plans.

2026-04-28T03:23:22.874857-07:00

DFW airport chief calls for “return to rationality” as TSA staffing strain and Iran-war travel shock collide

Runway Girl

American Airlines and TSA expand TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to all hub airports American Airlines, working with the TSA, said TSA PreCheck Touchless ID is now available at all of the carrier’s hub airports. The rollout extends a touchless identity workflow designed to improve throughput and passenger processing at TSA checkpoints.

2026-04-24T13:21:21.838772-07:00

American Airlines and TSA expand TSA PreCheck Touchless ID to all hub airports

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Port Authority and Skyports launch yearlong cargo drone trial between Manhattan and Brooklyn (East River) starting April 27, 202 The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Skyports Drone Services will begin a 12-month trial using small unmanned aircraft to carry light cargo between lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, starting April 27, 2026. The program is positioned to reduce urban congestion and accelerate time-critical deliveries, including medical shipments.

2026-04-24T05:13:02.455558-07:00

Port Authority and Skyports launch yearlong cargo drone trial between Manhattan and Brooklyn (East River) starting April 27, 202

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FAA caps Chicago O’Hare to 2,708 daily flights through 24 October amid airline growth plans U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the DOT moved after airlines planned a major O’Hare expansion, prompting the FAA to cap the airport’s summer capacity at 2,708 daily flights. The limit applies to flights at O’Hare through 24 October to curb delay cascades.

2026-04-16T16:16:26.144752-07:00

FAA caps Chicago O’Hare to 2,708 daily flights through 24 October amid airline growth plans

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FAA proposes drone no-fly zones over critical infrastructure, with enforcement for violators

Wisk Aero’s second Generation 6 autonomous aircraft enters flight testing with a May 4 Hollister, Calif., sortie

Air Canada suspends 2026 guidance on jet-fuel volatility after record Q1 revenue and earnings; liquidity $8.8B

TSA temporary funding lapses as partial US government shutdown ends—what it means for airport screening lines

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