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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

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KLM to relocate Schiphol cargo and support facilities to back Schiphol’s 25-year master plan for growth

2026-06-01T06:00:14.269233-07:00

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FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved

2026-05-28T09:07:06.346882-07:00

The Hill

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

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

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

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KLM to relocate Schiphol cargo and support facilities to back Schiphol’s 25-year master plan for growth KLM has signed a binding agreement with Royal Schiphol Group to relocate multiple Amsterdam Schiphol facilities—including cargo buildings and its Schiphol Centre cargo activities to the Kaagbaan runway-side cargo area—plus catering services and the Topside office building. The moves are designed to unlock airport infrastructure expansion under Schiphol’s 25-year master plan.

2026-06-01T06:00:14.269233-07:00

KLM to relocate Schiphol cargo and support facilities to back Schiphol’s 25-year master plan for growth

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

FlightGlobal

US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry A new US government report says uncertainty, persistent certification hurdles, and unclear airport willingness to invest are delaying service entry for in-development electric and hybrid-electric aircraft. The findings underscore how regulatory, commercial and operational constraints are making timing difficult to forecast.

2026-05-28T16:41:52.591242-07:00

US government report flags “might be a while” timeline for electric and hybrid-electric aircraft service entry

FlightGlobal

GAO flags eVTOL certification bottleneck: FAA staffing expertise gaps threaten FAA type-certification timelines A US GAO report examines the extent of U.S. infrastructure deployed for eVTOL certification and highlights industry concerns about whether FAA certification staff have sufficient expertise to oversee the sector. The findings point to a potential regulatory throughput risk as eVTOL developers push toward certification.

2026-05-28T16:41:52.591242-07:00

GAO flags eVTOL certification bottleneck: FAA staffing expertise gaps threaten FAA type-certification timelines

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

Bloomberg

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FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says Spirit Airlines’ LaGuardia takeoff-and-landing slots—22 in total—should go to another low-cost carrier or be forfeited. Spirit is pursuing court approval for a July slot auction and related asset sales, as it also prepares to auction prime operating rights quickly.

2026-05-28T09:07:06.346882-07:00

FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved

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

KLM to relocate Schiphol cargo and support facilities to back Schiphol’s 25-year master plan for growth

FAA chief: Spirit’s LaGuardia slot package should be reassigned to another ULCC or forfeited as Spirit seeks fast court-approved

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

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