aviation ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

FlightGlobal • Edward Russell

RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win

Collins Aerospace (RTX) is pitching a common automation platform as a candidate for the FAA’s next‑generation air‑traffic control system. The integrated offering—combining radar, avionics intelligence and automation—aims to capture work under the US government's $12.5 billion ATC modernisation, after a $438 million, 612‑radar contract win.

Also: Aviation Week

2026-03-04T06:33:44.418550-08:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA to Open Call for European-Led Space Station Studies

By European Spaceflight: ESA has announced a call for tenders to examine the feasibility of a European-led space station initiative.

2026-03-04T06:57:06.797152-08:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Saab offers Canada an industrial role in sixth‑generation fighter effort as Ottawa reviews F‑35 purchase

By AeroTime: Saab says Canada could play a role in developing sixth-generation fighter technologies as Ottawa continues reviewing its F-35 acquisition plans.

Also: CBC

2026-03-04T07:53:30.933447-08:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Airlines Evacuates All Crew from Middle East Amid Rising Regional Tensions

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines has successfully evacuated its crew members from the Middle East amid heightened regional tensions and military action.

2026-03-04T05:52:34.901376-08:00

aviation Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Africa North America Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC)

IATA

IATA: Global air cargo volumes up in January 2026 as freight market gets off to a strong start

By IATA: IATA has released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets, with the following highlights.

Airways Magazine

IATA: Global Air Cargo Demand Up 5.6% in Jan 2026; Africa Leads Growth

stattimes.com

Global air cargo demand up 5.6% in January — Africa leads growth as Americas fall

2026-03-04T02:15:06.126657-08:00

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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Norwegian Launches First State Supported Domestic Route in Europe Using 40 Percent SAF

By Breitflyte: Norwegian has today announced the launch of the first state-supported domestic route in Europe with the permanent use of 40 percent SAF. Under the scheme, the route between Aalborg and Copenhagen will be operated throughout 2026 and 2027 with SAF.

2026-03-04T07:12:05.815410-08:00

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