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L3Harris wins FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract through 2045, covering 700+ ground stations nationwide

L3Harris has been selected for an FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract that runs through 2045. The agreement covers more than 700 ground stations across the U.S., supporting ongoing updates to the national surveillance infrastructure used for airspace monitoring.

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2026-07-07T10:44:14.732290-07:00

FlightGlobal

France warned of “demographic shock” in air traffic controller staffing as DSNA faces retirement-driven bottleneck risk

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2026-07-06T01:46:06.410336-07:00

Runway Girl

EASA updates standing guidance on GNSS jamming and spoofing as events spike

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2026-07-04T13:28:54.713773-07:00

AINonline

FCC sets July 22 vote on 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction order; FAA says radar altimeters can coexist with 5G

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2026-07-01T10:44:40.082855-07:00

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AINonline

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L3Harris wins FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract through 2045, covering 700+ ground stations nationwide L3Harris has been selected for an FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract that runs through 2045. The agreement covers more than 700 ground stations across the U.S., supporting ongoing updates to the national surveillance infrastructure used for airspace monitoring.

2026-07-07T10:44:14.732290-07:00

L3Harris wins FAA airspace surveillance modernization contract through 2045, covering 700+ ground stations nationwide

FlightGlobal

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France warned of “demographic shock” in air traffic controller staffing as DSNA faces retirement-driven bottleneck risk Analysis cited by a senator says France is approaching a “demographic shock” driven by air traffic controller retirements, putting pressure on DSNA to manage training lead times. Without faster workforce planning, the country could see a “major bottleneck” in European airspace.

2026-07-06T01:46:06.410336-07:00

France warned of “demographic shock” in air traffic controller staffing as DSNA faces retirement-driven bottleneck risk

Runway Girl

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EASA updates standing guidance on GNSS jamming and spoofing as events spike EASA has updated its standing guidance for industry stakeholders in response to a rapid rise in GNSS jamming and spoofing events. The revision is intended to help operators and other stakeholders manage increasing interference risks, reflecting a noted spike in occurrences.

2026-07-04T13:28:54.713773-07:00

EASA updates standing guidance on GNSS jamming and spoofing as events spike

CNBC

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Report: Russia used “shadow ships” to launch drone raids over Europe, disrupting civilian aviation and probing NATO air defenses A report says Russia ran a sustained drone campaign over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation while monitoring military sites and testing NATO nations’ air defenses. It alleges drones were launched from “shadow ships,” extending operational reach over affected airspace. Separately, Russia announced a massive retaliatory strike using long-range precision weapons and attack drones.

2026-07-01T21:59:06.271313-07:00

Report: Russia used “shadow ships” to launch drone raids over Europe, disrupting civilian aviation and probing NATO air defenses

AINonline

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FCC sets July 22 vote on 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction order; FAA says radar altimeters can coexist with 5G The FCC has scheduled a vote for July 22 on an order tied to a 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction. The decision comes amid ongoing FAA involvement, with the FAA stating that radar altimeters can coexist with 5G—an issue central to aviation interference risk assessments.

2026-07-01T10:44:40.082855-07:00

FCC sets July 22 vote on 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction order; FAA says radar altimeters can coexist with 5G

eVTOL Insights

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ANRA Technologies’ Mission Manager X hits 55,000+ monthly BVLOS drone operations, expanding US digital airspace infrastructure ANRA Technologies says its Mission Manager X (MMX) UAS Traffic Management platform now enables more than 55,000 commercial drone operations each month across the United States. MMX supports BVLOS and other advanced operations, reflecting accelerating demand for scalable “digital airspace” to integrate growing drone volumes.

2026-07-01T01:28:58.907462-07:00

ANRA Technologies’ Mission Manager X hits 55,000+ monthly BVLOS drone operations, expanding US digital airspace infrastructure

AeroTime

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False hijacking alert from wrong transponder code prompts multi-country fighter scramble for LOT Polish Airlines A320 to Tel Avi A LOT Polish Airlines Airbus A320 from Warsaw to Tel Aviv was forced to divert to Burgas after an erroneous transponder squawk entered the internationally recognized 7500 “hijacking” code, triggering security responses. Turkish, Bulgarian and Israeli authorities scrambled fighter jets and later confirmed no threat, but the flight arrived with a heavy delay.

2026-07-01T01:28:53.487604-07:00

False hijacking alert from wrong transponder code prompts multi-country fighter scramble for LOT Polish Airlines A320 to Tel Avi

FlightGlobal

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FAA imposes 5G operating limits on aircraft flying to Canada from 1 July, with ~1,000 US-registered aircraft affected The FAA issued new operating limitations and airworthiness directives tied to 5G radio-frequency interference risk for aircraft operating in Canadian airspace starting 1 July. The rules require equipment “tolerant” capability or radio-altimeter upgrades and block non-tolerant jets from certain low-visibility approaches.

2026-06-30T15:32:06.836634-07:00

FAA imposes 5G operating limits on aircraft flying to Canada from 1 July, with ~1,000 US-registered aircraft affected

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