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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

DOT and Aviation Groups Seek $30 Billion to Modernize Airspace and Airports

Legislation backed by the Department of Transportation and aviation groups would direct $30 billion toward digitizing key aviation systems and upgrading airport infrastructure. The proposal positions airspace modernization and airport investment as central priorities for improving the nation’s aviation network.

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2026-09-28T14:06:46.488940-07:00

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA 'troubleshooting' transporter for space station's robotic arm [Updated]

By Ars Technica: NASA isn't saying much. The problem may be temporary.

Also: Ars Technica

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2026-09-28T09:05:17.548750-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

New Russian attack drones found to use Chinese turbojet engines

By FlightGlobal: A captured Geran-4 one-way attack drone is confirmed to have Telefly TF-TJ2000A engines. Some of Russia's new high-performance attack drones are powered by Chinese jet engines.

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2026-09-28T10:20:13.611221-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over software

By AeroTime: The FAA will delay Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification while it reviews a software issue. Administrator Bryan Bedford gave no timetable for approval.

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2026-09-28T13:21:10.784835-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Mark Maurer

AAR to Pay $1.8 Billion for Stake in Aircraft-Maintenance Company

By Wall Street Journal: Aviation-services supplier AAR AIR -0.88%decrease; down pointing triangle agreed to buy a majority stake in privately held aircraft-maintenance company MRO Holdings for $1.8 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Also: Seeking Alpha and aeromorning.com

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2026-09-28T14:06:31.891346-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

VietJet adopts Starlink despite coverage gaps in China and India

By Runway Girl: VietJet has selected Starlink inflight Wi-Fi for an initial 120 aircraft even though Starlink does not have landing rights in either country.

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2026-09-28T12:35:02.236604-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Regional airline leaders say pilot shortage has eased, but warn it could return

By FlightGlobal: Chief executives of US regional airlines warn another pilot shortage could again 'grow very quickly' and set out the policy changes that could help head it off.

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2026-09-28T12:05:14.294521-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

European Parliament Reviews EU Licensing Rules for S-Band Mobile Satellite Services

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — The European Parliament began its review of the EU Commission’s proposed licensing procedure for S-band mobile satellite spectrum (MSS) by sharply criticizing the Commission for leaving the process to the last minute.

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2026-09-28T11:05:30.964016-07:00

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