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255 articlesPage 2 of 13Updated May 26, 2026

NCAA Suspends 'No Pay, No Service' Order on Airlines

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has suspended its enforcement action against 11 airlines while maintaining the requirement for statutory remittances.

May 26, 20264 min
NCAA Suspends 'No Pay, No Service' Order on Airlines
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Pivotal Joins PennDOT-Led MSCE for FAA eVTOL Pilot Program

Pivotal has joined the PennDOT-led Multistate Collaborative to help the FAA accelerate the integration of electric aircraft into rural communities.

May 26, 20263 min
Pivotal Joins PennDOT-Led MSCE for FAA eVTOL Pilot Program
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Mexico Launches SAF Feasibility Study with ICAO Support

Mexico has launched a national feasibility study for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production under the ICAO ACT-SAF program to support decarbonization.

May 26, 20264 min
Mexico Launches SAF Feasibility Study with ICAO Support
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Pentagon Releases 51 New UAP Videos via PURSUE Portal

The U.S. Department of War released 64 new UAP files on May 22, 2026, marking the second major update to the government's official disclosure portal.

May 26, 20264 min
Pentagon Releases 51 New UAP Videos via PURSUE Portal
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Dutch Government Reviews Caribbean Flight Affordability

The Dutch government is exploring Public Service Obligation flights to lower Caribbean airfares, with potential subsidies of up to $7.6 million annually.

May 26, 20264 min
Dutch Government Reviews Caribbean Flight Affordability
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FAA Allocates $1.8B for ATC Towers and Terminal Upgrades

The FAA is investing $835 million to modernize air traffic control facilities and $970 million for family-friendly airport terminal improvements.

May 26, 20264 min
FAA Allocates $1.8B for ATC Towers and Terminal Upgrades
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India Sets 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate for 2027

India will mandate a 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend for international flights starting January 1, 2027, to meet global emission standards.

May 25, 20264 min
India Sets 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mandate for 2027
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Declassified FBI UFO Files Reveal WWII-Era Sightings

Newly released declassified FBI UFO files under the PURSUE initiative detail historical 1944 reports of disc-shaped craft in the Black Forest.

May 25, 20264 min
Declassified FBI UFO Files Reveal WWII-Era Sightings
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FAA SFO Arrival Rate Cut: Runway Work and Safety Limits

The FAA has reduced SFO's arrival rate to 36 flights per hour due to runway construction and new safety mandates, causing significant passenger delays.

May 24, 20263 min
FAA SFO Arrival Rate Cut: Runway Work and Safety Limits
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TSA Clarifies Medical Cannabis Rules After Policy Confusion

The TSA clarified that its screening procedures remain unchanged despite the recent federal reclassification of medical cannabis to Schedule III.

May 23, 20264 min
TSA Clarifies Medical Cannabis Rules After Policy Confusion
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Lufthansa Technik Gains EASA Cabin Certification Privilege

EASA has granted Lufthansa Technik the authority to independently certify Airbus A320ceo cabin modifications, reducing certification costs by 20%.

May 23, 20264 min
Lufthansa Technik Gains EASA Cabin Certification Privilege
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Guyana to Host ICAO/EASA Global Aviation Safety Forum

Guyana will host the Third Global RSOO/RAIO Forum for Aviation Safety on September 29-30, 2026, to strengthen international regulatory cooperation.

May 22, 20264 min
Guyana to Host ICAO/EASA Global Aviation Safety Forum
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UK Law Commission Proposes New Aviation Autonomy Laws

The UK Law Commission released recommendations to modernize drone and eVTOL regulations, focusing on pilot responsibilities and autonomous flight safety.

May 21, 20264 min
UK Law Commission Proposes New Aviation Autonomy Laws
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Lue Elizondo: UAP Files Contradict NASA’s Past Claims

Lue Elizondo claims new UAP files contradict NASA's findings as the delayed Phase 2 disclosure sparks debate over government transparency.

May 21, 20264 min
Lue Elizondo: UAP Files Contradict NASA’s Past Claims
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EASA, EUROCONTROL Detail Electronic Conspicuity Use Cases

EASA and EUROCONTROL published use cases for Electronic Conspicuity to prevent mid-air collisions by making all aircraft, including drones, visible.

May 20, 20265 min
EASA, EUROCONTROL Detail Electronic Conspicuity Use Cases
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TSA Tests Private Security, Remote Screening After Shutdowns

The TSA is testing private contractors and remote screening in Boston to prevent security chaos seen during recent government shutdowns.

May 20, 20265 min
TSA Tests Private Security, Remote Screening After Shutdowns
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Elizondo Claims UAPs Target Nuclear Sites, Cites Fears

Former Pentagon investigator Luis Elizondo claims UAPs target nuclear sites and that some officials believed they were demonic in origin.

May 18, 20266 min
Elizondo Claims UAPs Target Nuclear Sites, Cites Fears
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FAA to Require SMS for EASA-Approved US Repair Stations

The FAA will require its ~1,500 EASA-approved US repair stations to implement a Safety Management System by Dec 31, 2025, per a new US-EU agreement.

May 16, 20265 min
FAA to Require SMS for EASA-Approved US Repair Stations
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EU SAF Rules May Increase Costs, New Study Warns

A new study warns EU Sustainable Aviation Fuel rules may increase costs and energy use by favoring less efficient production methods over cheaper...

May 16, 20266 min
EU SAF Rules May Increase Costs, New Study Warns
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FAA Funds $835.8M for ATC Facility Upgrades Across US

The FAA is investing $835.8M to replace 8 ATC towers and upgrade 41 Federal Contract Towers, using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds to modernize.

May 16, 20265 min
FAA Funds $835.8M for ATC Facility Upgrades Across US
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