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FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del

Airbus has requested an extension to the FAA deadline of 31 July to introduce secondary cockpit barriers on A220 aircraft. The manufacturer cites certification delays and supply-chain hold-ups that have prevented it from completing the required modifications, echoing a similar request from Horizon Air.

2026-04-28T16:34:35.356008-07:00

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Space Force FY27 budget request calls for billions to build the Space Data Network (SDN) and expand SATCOM, PNT and missile-trac

2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00

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FAA awards Rohde & Schwarz USA ~$5B for digital voice-switch replacement across air traffic control

2026-04-28T11:20:11.287240-07:00

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Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi blasts Gulf carriers for flying amid Iran missile/drone threat on “political pressure”

2026-04-27T11:35:01.497898-07:00

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FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del Airbus has requested an extension to the FAA deadline of 31 July to introduce secondary cockpit barriers on A220 aircraft. The manufacturer cites certification delays and supply-chain hold-ups that have prevented it from completing the required modifications, echoing a similar request from Horizon Air.

2026-04-28T16:34:35.356008-07:00

FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del

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Airbus will not have A220 ‘secondary’ cockpit barriers ready by FAA’s July deadline

2026-04-28T16:34:35.356008-07:00

Airbus will not have A220 ‘sec

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France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis France has restricted flights of its Airbus A400M following a deadly crash in Spain. With operational needs in Africa and Iraq, the French Air Force is expected to remain as the sole service flying the military transport plane for “essential operations.”

2026-04-28T13:34:25.392938-07:00

France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis

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Airbus flags potential A400M engine technical bug Airbus warned of a technical bug that could affect engines on its A400M fleet. The issue raises new reliability, maintenance and in-service support considerations for operators and highlights ongoing scrutiny around propulsion performance as aircraft availability becomes mission-critical.

2026-04-28T13:34:25.224859-07:00

Airbus flags potential A400M engine technical bug

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Space Force FY27 budget request calls for billions to build the Space Data Network (SDN) and expand SATCOM, PNT and missile-trac The Pentagon’s FY 2027 request for the Space Force includes “billions” for the Space Data Network (SDN), aimed at creating a network of military and commercial data relay satellites. The same budget package underscores a shift toward space-based tracking of moving targets from orbit alongside boosted SATCOM, missile tracking and PNT RDT&E/procurement.

2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00

Space Force FY27 budget request calls for billions to build the Space Data Network (SDN) and expand SATCOM, PNT and missile-trac

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FAA awards Rohde & Schwarz USA ~$5B for digital voice-switch replacement across air traffic control The FAA has awarded Rohde & Schwarz USA contracts totaling about $4.9 billion to modernize ATC voice communications by replacing analog voice infrastructure with digital voice switching systems. Awards cover “hundreds” of digital voice switches as part of the FAA’s broader air traffic control modernization push.

2026-04-28T11:20:11.287240-07:00

FAA awards Rohde & Schwarz USA ~$5B for digital voice-switch replacement across air traffic control

Vertical Mag

Crewed–uncrewed integration: industry moves toward interoperable operations Industry reporting highlights the growing focus on making crewed and uncrewed aircraft operate together—moving beyond prototypes to practical integration requirements. The cluster underscores how detect-and-avoid, autonomy, and systems integration are converging to enable safe, coordinated mixed operations in real airspace.

2026-04-28T09:51:24.562327-07:00

Crewed–uncrewed integration: industry moves toward interoperable operations

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Russia drafts new federal flight-safety regulations after large-scale aircraft registry transfers Russian authorities are drafting new federal aviation regulations focused on strengthening flight-safety monitoring and reinforcing airworthiness management. The move follows a large-scale transfer of aircraft to Russia’s national aviation registry, signaling tighter oversight of aircraft compliance and safety reporting.

2026-04-28T05:49:35.978321-07:00

Russia drafts new federal flight-safety regulations after large-scale aircraft registry transfers

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FAA compliance slip: Airbus asks to extend A220 deadline for secondary cockpit barriers after certification and supply-chain del

Space Force FY27 budget request calls for billions to build the Space Data Network (SDN) and expand SATCOM, PNT and missile-trac

FAA awards Rohde & Schwarz USA ~$5B for digital voice-switch replacement across air traffic control

Wizz Air CEO Jozsef Varadi blasts Gulf carriers for flying amid Iran missile/drone threat on “political pressure”

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