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aviation   ATC   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters

Duffy seeks another $30 billion for U.S. air traffic control and airport upgrades

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he wants Congress to approve an additional $30 billion for air traffic control towers, software and airports. The request would expand federal funding for upgrades across the U.S. aviation system, spanning both core ATC infrastructure and airport facilities.

2026-09-22T10:22:33.691775-07:00
space   Antitrust   Satellite   Europe   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
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Bloomberg • Francine Lacqua, Samuel Stolton

EU’s SpaceX Rival Won’t Get Free Pass, Antitrust Chief Warns

By Bloomberg: The European Union’s antitrust chief warned that a proposed satellite venture seen as the region’s answer to SpaceX won’t get any preferential treatment from deals watchdogs — despite being lauded by her boss Ursula von der Leyen.

2026-09-22T09:50:44.505083-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Policy  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Air Force acquisitions chief unconvinced by industry proposals for survivable tanker

By FlightGlobal: The service will now expand its focus on how to more broadly ensure tanker access in contested zones. After much fanfare about plans to develop a next-generation tanker aircraft, the US Air Force is now walking back its ambitions.

2026-09-22T10:05:32.585669-07:00