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AINonline • Amy Wilder

GAO says U.S. airspace communications remain vulnerable to spoofing, makes nine FAA cybersecurity recommendations

The Government Accountability Office says vulnerabilities in national airspace communications could allow spoofing and urges the FAA to strengthen its cybersecurity posture. The agency issued nine recommendations, underscoring risks to systems that support air traffic management and the resilience of U.S. aviation infrastructure.

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2026-09-22T13:36:15.906984-07:00

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Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

Honeywell Reveals Interim Cooling Upgrade For F-35

By Aviation Week: Honeywell plans to roll out a 25% cooling system capacity upgrade for the Lockheed Martin F-35’s overheated electronics in three to four years, the company announced Sept.

Also: FlightGlobal and insidedefense.com

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2026-09-22T13:51:21.074689-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Planet Opens Berlin Satellite Factory as Sovereignty Takes Centre Stage

By SpaceWatch Global: Planet opens a new Berlin satellite factory for Pelican production, boosting European EO capacity and reigniting debate over sovereignty, security and shutter control.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-09-22T05:56:02.787410-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Estonian Company CybExer to Play Key Role in Testing IRIS² Security

By Via Satellite: CybExer, an Estonian cybersecurity company, is to play a key role in helping keep the EU’s future secure satellite connectivity system, IRIS² secure.

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2026-09-22T14:20:16.759254-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

ATR’s USA Case For The Turboprop

By AirInsight: The turboprop has struggled in the USA since the arrival of the regional jet. But Scope Clause limits new technology regional jets. Has the time for the turboprop arrived?.

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2026-09-22T14:06:12.553765-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

What Europe Must Do to Raise Ariane 6’s Flight Rate Beyond 12 Launches a Year

By Space Intel Report: PARIS — Europe’s launch sector is scheduled to meet Sept. 23 in Brussels for 2nd EU Access to Space Conference, another session to combine self-congratulation for its successes and hand-wringing about its defects.

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2026-09-22T13:51:01.908443-07:00

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Reuters

Iraq suspends Iranian flights to Baghdad after US sanctions threat, sources say

By Reuters: Iraq ordered its civil aviation authority to suspend Iranian flights to Baghdad airport starting Wednesday, two sources told Reuters, after the United States ‌threatened to sanction any airport that services Iranian carriers.

Also: theaviationhub.co.uk

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2026-09-22T12:50:33.526704-07:00

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Reuters • Mike Stone

Boeing’s Insitu and Gogo test satellite-linked military drone as an alternative to Starlink

By Reuters: Boeing's drone subsidiary Insitu and aviation Wi-Fi provider Gogo have successfully ‌tested a military drone using satellite communications, the companies said on Tuesday, underscoring growing efforts by governments and defense firms to reduce reliance on Elon Musk's Starlink.

Also: CNA and euro-sd.com

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2026-09-22T13:50:26.775894-07:00

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