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Powerful X-class flares on Feb. 3 (X1.5–X4.2) spark radio blackouts and satellite-communications warnings

On Feb. 3 the Sun unleashed multiple X-class flares—an X1.5 that peaked at 9:08 a.m. ET and an impulsive X4.2—that produced strong geomagnetic activity and knocked out HF radio across Africa and Europe. NASA captured the eruptions and ISRO warned of heightened risk to satellite and radio communications.

2026-02-04T07:55:40.533249-08:00

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Senate Commerce Committee to question NTSB chair after 67‑fatal mid‑air collision

2026-02-03T09:42:57.537011-08:00

AINonline

Congress approves $12B FAA budget, ends partial shutdown after ~10,000 furloughs

2026-02-03T11:37:55.106946-08:00

AINonline

Cirrus launches Vision Jet G3 with extra seats, ATC Datalink and cabin upgrades as deliveries begin

2026-02-03T08:18:12.412545-08:00

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Vertical Mag

ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets ANRA Technologies has appointed Dave Gustas as chief revenue officer to lead its global revenue strategy and execution. Gustas will be responsible for expanding ANRA’s sales and contracting across enterprise, government, air navigation services, defense and broader aviation markets as the company scales.

2026-02-04T11:29:33.994120-08:00

ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets

Flying Magazine

Angelo State launches FAA‑CTI‑designated ATC simulator lab developed with UFA Angelo State University opened a UFA‑developed ATC simulator lab that has secured FAA CTI designation, letting Air Traffic Operations students begin simulator training immediately. The facility is intended to accelerate students' path to FAA qualification and support regional controller hiring.

2026-02-04T08:42:52.724422-08:00

Angelo State launches FAA‑CTI‑designated ATC simulator lab developed with UFA

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Powerful X-class flares on Feb. 3 (X1.5–X4.2) spark radio blackouts and satellite-communications warnings On Feb. 3 the Sun unleashed multiple X-class flares—an X1.5 that peaked at 9:08 a.m. ET and an impulsive X4.2—that produced strong geomagnetic activity and knocked out HF radio across Africa and Europe. NASA captured the eruptions and ISRO warned of heightened risk to satellite and radio communications.

2026-02-04T07:55:40.533249-08:00

Powerful X-class flares on Feb. 3 (X1.5–X4.2) spark radio blackouts and satellite-communications warnings

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Congress approves $12B FAA budget, ends partial shutdown after ~10,000 furloughs Congress approved a $12 billion appropriation for the FAA, ending a partial agency shutdown that temporarily furloughed about 10,000 employees. The funding restores operations, resumes safety oversight and certifications, and averts further disruptions across U.S. airspace after recent staffing gaps.

2026-02-03T11:37:55.106946-08:00

Congress approves $12B FAA budget, ends partial shutdown after ~10,000 furloughs

Reuters

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Senate Commerce Committee to question NTSB chair after 67‑fatal mid‑air collision The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee will hold a Feb. 12 hearing with the National Transportation Safety Board chair after the NTSB found a series of systemic Federal Aviation Administration failures contributed to a mid‑air collision last year that killed 67 people. Lawmakers will press for accountability and regulatory fixes.

2026-02-03T09:42:57.537011-08:00

Senate Commerce Committee to question NTSB chair after 67‑fatal mid‑air collision

AINonline

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Cirrus launches Vision Jet G3 with extra seats, ATC Datalink and cabin upgrades as deliveries begin Cirrus has introduced the Vision Jet G3 and begun deliveries, adding expanded seating, ATC Datalink and a redesigned cabin as part of more than 30 refinements. The updates expand mission capability and passenger comfort while advancing avionics and pilot-assist features for its single‑engine V‑tail personal jet.

2026-02-03T08:18:12.412545-08:00

Cirrus launches Vision Jet G3 with extra seats, ATC Datalink and cabin upgrades as deliveries begin

AINonline

Thales and Aileron offer free traffic‑flow optimisation tool to Asia‑Pacific ANSPs Thales and Aileron are offering a free optimization tool to air navigation service providers across the Asia‑Pacific to improve air‑traffic flows and operational predictability. The package is designed to let ANSPs test flow‑management algorithms and sequencing changes without upfront procurement, accelerating uptake of traffic‑flow improvements.

2026-02-02T22:24:28.102700-08:00

Thales and Aileron offer free traffic‑flow optimisation tool to Asia‑Pacific ANSPs

AINonline

Honeywell expands IntuVue RDR‑7000 with ground‑based detection capability Honeywell has extended its IntuVue RDR‑7000 radar to support ground‑based detection, enabling deployment at fixed sites as well as onboard aircraft. The enhancement adapts the RDR‑7000’s sensing and processing to deliver broader surface‑level airspace surveillance and improved situational awareness for operators.

2026-02-02T19:49:11.023377-08:00

Honeywell expands IntuVue RDR‑7000 with ground‑based detection capability

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Powerful X-class flares on Feb. 3 (X1.5–X4.2) spark radio blackouts and satellite-communications warnings

Senate Commerce Committee to question NTSB chair after 67‑fatal mid‑air collision

Congress approves $12B FAA budget, ends partial shutdown after ~10,000 furloughs

Cirrus launches Vision Jet G3 with extra seats, ATC Datalink and cabin upgrades as deliveries begin

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