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Belgian ATC strike (Skeyes) triggers nationwide flight disruptions, including Brussels and Charleroi cancellations

Belgian air traffic controllers launched a second industrial action on June 2, following a spontaneous overnight strike that already affected operations. Skeyes disruptions led to delays, diversions and cancellations; Brussels Airport said there would be no ATC possible in Belgium from 2pm to 9pm local time, grounding flights at both Brussels and Charleroi.

2026-06-02T07:56:58.224412-07:00

AeroTime

FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision

2026-06-01T20:42:44.163513-07:00

Reuters

Syria sees ~12,000 aircraft transits in May as airlines reroute over conflict-affected Middle East airspace

2026-06-01T12:11:33.185807-07:00

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DFS, DSNA, EUROCONTROL MUAC and Skyguide sign pacts with ESSP to accelerate Iris next-gen satcom datalink for European ATM

2026-06-01T07:58:04.195042-07:00

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Belgian ATC strike (Skeyes) triggers nationwide flight disruptions, including Brussels and Charleroi cancellations Belgian air traffic controllers launched a second industrial action on June 2, following a spontaneous overnight strike that already affected operations. Skeyes disruptions led to delays, diversions and cancellations; Brussels Airport said there would be no ATC possible in Belgium from 2pm to 9pm local time, grounding flights at both Brussels and Charleroi.

2026-06-02T07:56:58.224412-07:00

Belgian ATC strike (Skeyes) triggers nationwide flight disruptions, including Brussels and Charleroi cancellations

AeroTime

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FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision Following the fatal 2025 DCA midair collision, the FAA and NTSB are divided on whether to require ADS-B In cockpit technology. The dispute centers on whether an ADS-B In mandate is the right regulatory lever versus alternative safety actions and equipage scope/timing.

2026-06-01T20:42:44.163513-07:00

FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision

Reuters

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Syria sees ~12,000 aircraft transits in May as airlines reroute over conflict-affected Middle East airspace Syria recorded nearly 12,000 aircraft transits in May after airlines rerouted around conflict disruption in the Middle East, taking airspace paths many carriers had avoided for more than a decade. The shift underscores how quickly routing networks adapt to changing security constraints across the region.

2026-06-01T12:11:33.185807-07:00

Syria sees ~12,000 aircraft transits in May as airlines reroute over conflict-affected Middle East airspace

Runway Girl

DFS, DSNA, EUROCONTROL MUAC and Skyguide sign pacts with ESSP to accelerate Iris next-gen satcom datalink for European ATM Four major European ANSPs—DFS (Germany), DSNA (France), EUROCONTROL MUAC (Multinational ATM Operations Centre) and Skyguide (Switzerland)—have agreed with ESSP (Iris Service Provider) to drive adoption of satellite-enabled ATM datalink communications across Europe. The move is designed to support broader, next-gen datalink uptake tied to Europe’s Iris connectivity architecture.

2026-06-01T07:58:04.195042-07:00

DFS, DSNA, EUROCONTROL MUAC and Skyguide sign pacts with ESSP to accelerate Iris next-gen satcom datalink for European ATM

The Hill

FAA Administrator Bedford: U.S. air traffic control is safe, but still built on decades-old technology—and it’s not efficient FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford said the National Airspace System remains safe but is constrained by legacy air traffic control technology that has not kept pace with today’s demand. His comments frame modernization as an efficiency imperative alongside ongoing capacity and system-performance pressures.

2026-05-29T12:59:38.862995-07:00

FAA Administrator Bedford: U.S. air traffic control is safe, but still built on decades-old technology—and it’s not efficient

Reuters

FAA issues “no-drone zones” for FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events, with TFRs and enforcement The FAA, coordinating with DHS and DOJ, will impose temporary flight restrictions over FIFA World Cup 2026 stadiums, fan events and related base camps across the U.S., barring drone flights to protect participants and spectators. The agency also outlined potential penalties and is coordinating counter-drone security measures.

2026-05-28T13:54:20.255579-07:00

FAA issues “no-drone zones” for FIFA World Cup 2026 venues and fan events, with TFRs and enforcement

AINonline

EUROCONTROL issues CPDLC datalink guidelines for aircraft operators EUROCONTROL has released controller-pilot datalink communications (CPDLC) guidance for aircraft operators, laying out expectations for adoption and operational use of the datalink capability. The guidance is intended to standardize implementation so airlines and OEMs can align procedures with air traffic management needs.

2026-05-28T09:23:24.532288-07:00

EUROCONTROL issues CPDLC datalink guidelines for aircraft operators

AINonline

Indra to supply NAV CANADA’s RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS) for centralized drone integration NAV CANADA has selected Indra Group as its technology partner to deliver the RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS), a centralized digital platform for safely integrating remotely piloted aircraft systems into Canadian airspace. Indra is also positioned to enable initial drone traffic management capabilities expected in 2029.

2026-05-28T08:51:35.831642-07:00

Indra to supply NAV CANADA’s RPAS Flight Information Management System (rFIMS) for centralized drone integration

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Belgian ATC strike (Skeyes) triggers nationwide flight disruptions, including Brussels and Charleroi cancellations

FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision

Syria sees ~12,000 aircraft transits in May as airlines reroute over conflict-affected Middle East airspace

DFS, DSNA, EUROCONTROL MUAC and Skyguide sign pacts with ESSP to accelerate Iris next-gen satcom datalink for European ATM

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