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US closes probe into 2024 Delta meltdown triggered by CrowdStrike outage

The Trump administration said it closed an investigation into Delta Air Lines’ July 2024 “meltdown” after a global systems outage disrupted travel plans for 1.3 million customers and cost the carrier about $500 million. The administration reported no penalties were sought as part of the case closure.

2026-06-15T16:31:40.680923-07:00

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EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance

2026-06-15T05:36:10.639364-07:00

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GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators

2026-06-12T00:01:47.241310-07:00

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OHB and Rheinmetall launch OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks JV for SATCOMBw Level 4 support

2026-06-12T01:03:00.235272-07:00

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US closes probe into 2024 Delta meltdown triggered by CrowdStrike outage The Trump administration said it closed an investigation into Delta Air Lines’ July 2024 “meltdown” after a global systems outage disrupted travel plans for 1.3 million customers and cost the carrier about $500 million. The administration reported no penalties were sought as part of the case closure.

2026-06-15T16:31:40.680923-07:00

US closes probe into 2024 Delta meltdown triggered by CrowdStrike outage

FlightGlobal

EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance EASA’s Part-IS (Information Security) is positioned as more than a standalone cyber obligation: it is framed as an aviation safety requirement that organizations must integrate into their safety management and operational governance. The change signals a new “safety-by-security” compliance era for aviation stakeholders.

2026-06-15T05:36:10.639364-07:00

EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance

SpaceWatch Global

OHB and Rheinmetall launch OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks JV for SATCOMBw Level 4 support OHB and Rheinmetall have founded OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks GmbH to provide the German Armed Forces with a high-performance, secure, and continuously available communications architecture under SATCOMBw Level 4. The JV is positioned as an enduring service vehicle for operational military satcom needs.

2026-06-12T01:03:00.235272-07:00

OHB and Rheinmetall launch OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks JV for SATCOMBw Level 4 support

eVTOL Insights

GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators GSMA says it is launching an industry-first call to action bringing together telecom leaders, aviation stakeholders, security organizations and drone operators to shape safer drone airspace. The initiative is framed as a cross-industry effort to align connectivity and operational practices for unmanned flight environments.

2026-06-12T00:01:47.241310-07:00

GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators

Space Intel Report

Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into Germany’s ISR satellite network coordination, partnering with German “New Space” imaging firms Rheinmetall-ICEYE Space Solutions is extending its mandate from SAR radar data to coordinating Germany’s ISR satellite network, linking the JV with partners focused on high-resolution optical and thermal imaging. In parallel, Airbus has announced an ISR group with Rohde & Schwarz, constellr and others, reinforcing a “sovereign” German-led ISR architecture across RF and EO/IR payloads.

2026-06-10T23:11:37.742634-07:00

Rheinmetall-ICEYE JV expands into Germany’s ISR satellite network coordination, partnering with German “New Space” imaging firms

FlightGlobal

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership The US Department of War added Cirrus Aircraft—manufacturer of the Cirrus Vision Jet—to its in-country list of Chinese military companies under the agency’s AVIC-linked criteria. The designation brings Cirrus and its US operations under an expanding federal contracting ban framework, according to the report.

2026-06-10T15:29:00.334713-07:00

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership

Breaking Defense

Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards first anti-jam comms satellite contracts to Viasat and Intelsat (total $437.7M) The Space Systems Command has selected Viasat and Intelsat for the first of a new anti-jam communications satellite effort. The two awards total $437.7 million, marking the start of Space Force investment in more resilient military satcom against interference threats.

2026-06-09T14:28:57.984530-07:00

Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards first anti-jam comms satellite contracts to Viasat and Intelsat (total $437.7M)

Bloomberg

Starlink India launch faces security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPO A Starlink India launch run-up hit a security roadblock before SpaceX expanded its satellite internet service with new antenna and router deployments. The setback comes as SpaceX positions itself for a potential IPO, raising attention on how ground-segment and terminal security can affect deployment schedules.

2026-06-09T06:44:11.288601-07:00

Starlink India launch faces security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPO

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US closes probe into 2024 Delta meltdown triggered by CrowdStrike outage

EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance

GSMA launches multi-sector call to action for safer drone airspace, uniting telecom, aviation, security and drone operators

OHB and Rheinmetall launch OHB Rheinmetall Space Networks JV for SATCOMBw Level 4 support

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