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SpaceNews.com

Moog Technology technology helps protect Artemis II crew throughout Orion’s first crewed lunar flyby

Moog Technology is cited for role in keeping the Artemis II crew safe during NASA’s historic lunar mission, supporting the Orion spacecraft systems and mission execution for the first crewed flight beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years. The work underscores how specialist aerospace suppliers mitigate human-safety risk across deep-space operations.

2026-04-10T17:58:17.654839-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government's use of a high-energy laser counter-drone system along the southern U.S.

Also: Aviation Week, FAA, Stars and Stripes and 9 more
2026-04-10T14:03:07.345645-07:00
aviation   eVTOL   Antitrust   M&A   Policy & Regulation   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

US Trade Commission investigating Joby Aviation for possible import violations

By FlightGlobal: Joby Aviation’s trade practices are the subject of a US government investigation after competitor Archer Aviation filed a complaint. The US International Trade Commission (ITC) has opened an investigation into whether air taxi developer Joby Aviation violated import law, a move coming in response to a complaint filed by Joby competitor Archer Aviation.

2026-04-10T14:24:04.783789-07:00
aviation   ATC   Airports   Accident   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Frontier Airlines Pilots 'Slam On the Brakes' to Avoid Colliding With Two Trucks at Los Angeles International Airport

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The pilots of a Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 were forced to “slam on the brakes” to avoid colliding with two trucks that cut them off as they were taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday, new air traffic recordings have revealed.

Also: View from the Wing, Associated Press, aeroxplorer.com, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, Aviation24 and The Independent
2026-04-10T05:39:25.677089-07:00
space   Event   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   NASA  
The Atlantic • Rebecca Boyle

A Different Moon From the One We’ve Known

By The Atlantic: NASA’s Artemis II mission is bringing home a view of the moon unlike any humanity has seen before.

Also: The Guardian, The Independent and 3 more
2026-04-10T08:01:15.152536-07:00
space   Satellite   Project Kuiper   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Amazon CEO Targets Mid-2026 Launch for Amazon Leo Service

By Via Satellite: Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said Amazon’s satellite constellation is scheduled to launch service in mid-2026, in a letter to shareholders on Thursday.

Also: The Guardian, easterneye.biz and thenextweb.com
2026-04-10T11:18:12.475052-07:00