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Riyadh space-policy talks weigh direct-to-device timelines, 2 GHz MSS deadline and WRC-27 countdown

Day two of the Riyadh discussions covered direct-to-device satellite timelines, Europe’s 2 GHz mobile-satellite-services deadline, the costs of orbital debris and preparations for WRC-27. Regulators stressed that allocating spectrum does not itself authorize its use, underscoring the distinction between international frequency decisions and national licensing.

Vertical Mag

DeLorean to field U.S. team in Airspeeder electric flying car series from November 2026

DeLorean Motor Company says it will enter the Airspeeder International Series as constructor of the United States team, with racing scheduled to begin in November 2026. The announcement positions the marque in a series billed as the first electric flying car racing championship; the articles provide no details on aircraft specifications or team operations.

Flying Magazine

Czech Flying Bulls to continue aerobatic flying under new name

One of the oldest civilian aerobatic groups is adopting a new name while continuing its highly coordinated flying. The change rebrands the Czech Flying Bulls as the Red Bull Aerobatic Team; the available report does not specify when the new name takes effect or whether operations will change.

SpaceWatch Global

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Dakar to host 2027 NewSpace Africa Conference

Dakar will host the 2027 NewSpace Africa Conference, moving the annual gathering of African space industry stakeholders to West Africa. The announcement positions Senegal’s capital as the venue for discussions and engagement across the continent’s space sector.

APEX

Axinom and Rosen Aviation to preview cloud-connected seatback platform at APEX FTE EXPO 2026

Axinom and Rosen Aviation will preview a Connected Seatback Platform that moves in-flight entertainment to the cloud and gives airlines greater control. The announcement signals a shift in how seatback systems may be managed, though the summary provides no details on deployment plans, technical architecture or commercial terms.

AINonline

NBAA-BACE spotlights maintenance and emerging business aviation technology

NBAA-BACE will feature roughly two dozen sessions focused on aircraft maintenance, reflecting the sector’s evolving operating environment. The show will also include an emerging technology pavilion with start-ups Beyond Aero, DTA Aircraft and Regent Craft among its exhibitors.

AINonline

Paragon Network FBO leaders share practices on leadership, safety and customer experience

Leaders from Paragon Network fixed-base operators met in Denver to exchange best practices spanning leadership, safety and customer experience. The conference highlights the operational priorities FBOs are addressing across the network, though the available report provides no details on specific initiatives or outcomes.

SpaceWatch Global

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IAC 2026 astronauts argue spaceflight safety is managed, not absolute

At the International Astronautical Congress, astronauts including André Kuipers, Mike Feustel, Andrew Marshburn and Michael López-Alegría debated whether spaceflight can be called safe. Their framing: “managed” is the more honest word, putting risk management—not a promise of zero risk—at the center of the discussion.