space   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
New York Times • Sachi Kitajima Mulkey

Climate-driven upper-atmosphere changes and FCC review gap heighten risks from SpaceX’s proposed 1‑million satellites

Researchers warn climate-driven warming of the upper atmosphere is reducing drag and could extend orbital lifetimes for satellites and debris, complicating collision risk as operators propose up to 1 million spacecraft; regulators face a gap after the FCC said it is not required to assess environmental impacts.

Also: New Scientist
2026-02-26T08:53:32.326907-08:00
defense   Aircraft Carrier   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Russian drone approaches French carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö; Swedish forces deploy countermeasures

By AeroTime: Russian drone approached French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle while docked in Malmö; Sweden armed forces used countermeasures against the drone.

Also: Naval News, lemonde.fr and defence-industry.eu
2026-02-26T05:30:43.612039-08:00
aviation   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Skift

JetBlue’s transatlantic ambitions hit limits as slot, fleet and competition squeeze Summer 2026

By Skift: JetBlue’s transatlantic ambitions are beginning to meet practical limits. Summer 2026 reflects an airline fine-tuning growth as slot constraints, fleet availability, and intensifying competition test its model.

2026-02-26T08:56:40.781148-08:00
aviation   Europe   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
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ch-aviation

Eindhoven Airport to close to most air traffic Feb–Jul 2027 for runway resurfacing and new parallel taxiway

By ch-aviation: Eindhoven will close to all air traffic between February 1 and July 19, 2027, due to extensive runway resurfacing works. The airport will also construct a new parallel taxiway, install...

2026-02-26T09:32:18.651463-08:00