aviation   MRO   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

U.S. carriers say they can fast‑track 5G‑resistant radio‑altimeter retrofits by 2029 — but only with compensation

Major U.S. carriers told regulators they can accelerate retrofits to make radio altimeters immune to 5G interference and complete most fleet upgrades by 2029 — substantially sooner than prior industry estimates — provided federal compensation and clear implementation conditions cover the costs and logistics.

2026-04-06T16:16:30.227068-07:00
space   LEO   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   NASA  
NASA Spaceflight • Sean Yoder

Launch Preview: Falcon 9 to loft Cygnus to ISS, Minotaur IV to launch from California

By NASA Spaceflight: As NASA’s Artemis II mission reaches its halfway point, the launch manifest on Earth continues….

2026-04-06T15:16:42.227346-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The Aviationist • Kai Greet

New Videos Reveal Clearer View of Classified RQ-180 Stealth Reconnaissance Drone

By The Aviationist: New videos give an even clearer view - unquestionably our best ever - of the legendary classified stealth drone, previously seen landing in Greece last.

2026-04-06T08:15:52.812854-07:00
aviation   Leadership   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines  
Airways Magazine • John Huston

Campbell Wilson Steps Down as Air India CEO

By Airways Magazine: The Air India CEO resignation comes as the carrier continues to contend with persistent losses and heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Also: Aviation A2Z, newsable.asianetnews.com and ANI News Agency
2026-04-06T13:39:12.496481-07:00