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Reuters • David Shepardson

U.S. FAA/Transportation Department proposes waiving key environmental reviews to speed commercial rocket and spaceport approvals

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the Trump administration will streamline commercial space licensing by moving to grant environmental review waivers for rocket launches and spaceport operations. The FAA has proposed rules to bypass multiple provisions of 13 environmental (and related) laws, aiming to shorten approval timelines for missions by companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others.

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2026-07-28T13:01:07.477949-07:00

Flying Magazine

Tornado strikes near Oshkosh within a day of EAA AirVenture’s end

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2026-07-28T12:13:14.056094-07:00

AINonline

FAA mandates radio altimeter upgrades for Part 135/91K operators

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2026-07-28T11:02:03.905194-07:00

AINonline

Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 flies at Farnborough as FAA type certification targeted for later this year

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2026-07-28T11:02:05.393339-07:00

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U.S. FAA/Transportation Department proposes waiving key environmental reviews to speed commercial rocket and spaceport approvals U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the Trump administration will streamline commercial space licensing by moving to grant environmental review waivers for rocket launches and spaceport operations. The FAA has proposed rules to bypass multiple provisions of 13 environmental (and related) laws, aiming to shorten approval timelines for missions by companies such as SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others.

2026-07-28T13:01:07.477949-07:00

U.S. FAA/Transportation Department proposes waiving key environmental reviews to speed commercial rocket and spaceport approvals

Flying Magazine

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Tornado strikes near Oshkosh within a day of EAA AirVenture’s end A destructive storm and tornado hit the Oshkosh area roughly 24 hours after the EAA AirVenture convention wrapped, underscoring how quickly conditions can shift after large aviation events. The incident highlights the need for rapid emergency response and tightly coordinated contingency planning around airshow operations.

2026-07-28T12:13:14.056094-07:00

Tornado strikes near Oshkosh within a day of EAA AirVenture’s end

AINonline

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CrewBlast Debuts AI Tool To Vet Crew Credentials

2026-07-28T11:12:12.212895-07:00

CrewBlast Debuts AI Tool To Ve

AINonline

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Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 flies at Farnborough as FAA type certification targeted for later this year Beta Technologies says its Alia CX300 electric CTOL aircraft flew at the Farnborough Airshow 2026. The company expects to complete FAA type certification for the aircraft later this year, positioning the program for early operational entry following the public display of flight activity.

2026-07-28T11:02:05.393339-07:00

Beta Technologies’ Alia CX300 flies at Farnborough as FAA type certification targeted for later this year

AINonline

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FAA mandates radio altimeter upgrades for Part 135/91K operators The FAA issued a mandate requiring upgrades to aircraft radio altimeters, covering most aircraft operated under Part 135 and 91K, and some operations under Part 91. The directive impacts how affected operators maintain compliance ahead of continued commercial and private operations.

2026-07-28T11:02:03.905194-07:00

FAA mandates radio altimeter upgrades for Part 135/91K operators

Breaking Defense

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Air Force weighs slowing B-52 retirement after California fatal crash derails radar upgrade program A B-52 radar modernization effort tied to aging, Eisenhower-era bombers suffered a fatal setback after a crash in California. The Air Force is now considering whether to delay retirement of the B-52 fleet, signaling uncertainty around the upgrade-to-service timeline.

2026-07-28T09:58:03.520740-07:00

Air Force weighs slowing B-52 retirement after California fatal crash derails radar upgrade program

FlightGlobal

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MGI Engineering launches T-022 Vortex autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) for UK requirement UK defense firm MGI Engineering has launched its T-022 Vortex autonomous collaborative platform, positioning it as an “ACP” built from the outset to operate alongside crewed jets as part of a coordinated team. The company says the high-performance platform will be promoted for a UK requirement.

2026-07-28T07:45:41.249167-07:00

MGI Engineering launches T-022 Vortex autonomous collaborative platform (ACP) for UK requirement

FlightGlobal

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Ryanair 737 MAX 8-200 incident: premature braking with anti-skid inoperative led to main-gear wheel lock-up at Bergamo Italian investigators found the wheel lock-up at touchdown was caused by premature braking during landing when the airplane’s anti-skid system was inoperative. The locked main-gear wheels triggered multiple tyre bursts on the Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 at Bergamo following a delay tied to manual speedbrake deployment.

2026-07-28T07:11:37.257187-07:00

Ryanair 737 MAX 8-200 incident: premature braking with anti-skid inoperative led to main-gear wheel lock-up at Bergamo

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