space   Event   Satellite   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX to launch 45 satellites from California on May 3 (Falcon 9)

SpaceX is scheduled to launch 45 satellites into orbit from California in the early hours of May 3, with live coverage available. The planned multi-satellite deployment underscores continued cadence growth in orbital satellite delivery and constellation expansion efforts.

2026-05-02T09:39:35.973820-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Ukraine Claims Strike On Russian Su-57s

By Aviation Week: Ukraine says it has struck a facility housing Russian Su-57 fighters and Su-34 fighter bombers.

2026-05-01T11:33:00.452122-07:00
aviation   ATC   Middle East   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The National UAE • The National

UAE confirms full resumption of air traffic operations

By The National UAE: General Civil Aviation Authority said temporary restrictions in place owing to Iran war have Headphones Play/Pause English Play/Pause Arabic Bookmark The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority on Saturday announced the full resumption of air traffic operations in the country.

Also: ANI News Agency
2026-05-02T06:09:46.447740-07:00
aviation   PaxEx   Leadership   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines   Spirit Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Says Feds Are Working With Airlines to Help Stranded Spirit Passengers and Crew

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has outlined how the federal government is working with airlines to help passengers and crew members who have been left stranded after Spirit Airlines suddenly collapsed in the early hours of Saturday, grounding all flights with immediate effect.

Also: CBS News, CNN, Fox Business, CNBC and The Independent
2026-05-02T07:33:57.192885-07:00
aviation   ATC   PaxEx   Airports   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Spirit Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

"It Was a Pleasure Working With You Guys": Air Traffic Control Issues Tribute to Pilots Of Last Ever Spirit Airlines Flight

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: An air traffic controller at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport made a moving tribute to the pilots of Spirit Airlines flight NK-1833 from Detroit, after realizing that the flight was to be the last ever flight of the ultra-low-cost carrier to land after it went into liquidation in the early hours of Saturday.

Also: View from the Wing and CBS News
2026-05-02T03:26:58.361326-07:00