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FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel

A lapse in FAA funding that began early Saturday forced a partial agency shutdown and prompted widespread disruption across U.S. air travel. The stoppage follows a similar period of airport chaos last fall, underscoring recurring operational risks tied to federal budget impasses.

2026-01-31T09:09:34.857651-08:00

CNBC

Amazon seeks two‑year FCC extension to meet 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellite deadline, cites launch shortage

2026-01-30T17:34:49.558469-08:00

FlightGlobal

Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

2026-01-30T14:29:42.625483-08:00

Aviation Week

NAVAIR awards L3Harris $86.2M to develop, test and produce Red Wolf cruise-missile vehicles for USMC

2026-01-30T14:53:46.470193-08:00

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FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel A lapse in FAA funding that began early Saturday forced a partial agency shutdown and prompted widespread disruption across U.S. air travel. The stoppage follows a similar period of airport chaos last fall, underscoring recurring operational risks tied to federal budget impasses.

2026-01-31T09:09:34.857651-08:00

FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel

CNBC

Amazon seeks two‑year FCC extension to meet 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellite deadline, cites launch shortage Amazon asked the FCC for a two‑year extension to a mid‑2026 deadline that requires more than 1,600 LEO broadband satellites in orbit, saying it has been unable to secure enough rocket rides. The extra time is aimed at completing deployments and starting service for its rebranded Amazon Leo network.

2026-01-30T17:34:49.558469-08:00

Amazon seeks two‑year FCC extension to meet 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellite deadline, cites launch shortage

Aviation Week

NAVAIR awards L3Harris $86.2M to develop, test and produce Red Wolf cruise-missile vehicles for USMC The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command awarded L3Harris an $86.2 million contract to develop, test and produce Red Wolf cruise-missile vehicles for the Marine Corps' Precision Attack Strike Munition program. Deliveries are expected to begin as early as next year to provide low-cost, ship- and air-launched strike effects.

2026-01-30T14:53:46.470193-08:00

NAVAIR awards L3Harris $86.2M to develop, test and produce Red Wolf cruise-missile vehicles for USMC

FlightGlobal

Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C. NTSB investigators say instrument failures and possible engine anomalies were found in the Cessna 550 Citation II that crashed at Statesville, N.C., on 18 December after an attempted return to the airport. The preliminary probe also flags crew qualification lapses as a contributing factor.

2026-01-30T14:29:42.625483-08:00

Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

DefenseNews.com

USAF pushes to upgrade bomber communications after 'Midnight Hammer' lapses Lt. Gen. Jason Armagost told the Mitchell Institute the Air Force will accelerate upgrades to secure, survivable communications for bomber operations after communications lapses during Operation 'Midnight Hammer'. The effort focuses on improving tactical airborne links and command-and-control in contested environments.

2026-01-30T13:03:57.219930-08:00

USAF pushes to upgrade bomber communications after 'Midnight Hammer' lapses

Flying Magazine

FAA issues moving drone no‑fly zones around DHS mobile assets, including ICE In January the FAA published a temporary flight restriction creating moving no‑fly zones around DHS “mobile assets” and personnel, explicitly covering Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicles and convoys; the advisory has prompted civil‑liberties and operational concerns for small unmanned aircraft operators.

2026-01-30T12:13:54.427843-08:00

FAA issues moving drone no‑fly zones around DHS mobile assets, including ICE

Runway Girl

How seating 'premiumization' is reshaping North American regional airlines North American regional airlines are reconfiguring cabins as 'premiumization' becomes essential for survival. Operators increasingly prioritise premium seats, fewer economy seats and upgraded amenities to capture higher‑yield passengers — a shift that alters seat economics, product positioning and competitive dynamics across regional markets.

2026-01-30T11:29:51.944581-08:00

How seating 'premiumization' is reshaping North American regional airlines

Vertical Mag

Vita Inclinata wins $45.6M sole‑source U.S. Army contract to supply Vita Rescue Systems The U.S. Army awarded Vita Inclinata a $45.6 million sole‑source contract to supply Vita Rescue Systems, with early deliveries scheduled for Active‑Duty and Army National Guard units. The award secures near‑term deployment of the company's rescue equipment across Army formations.

2026-01-30T08:18:30.114916-08:00

Vita Inclinata wins $45.6M sole‑source U.S. Army contract to supply Vita Rescue Systems

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FAA funding lapse forces partial agency shutdown, disrupts U.S. air travel

Amazon seeks two‑year FCC extension to meet 1,600+ Amazon Leo satellite deadline, cites launch shortage

Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

NAVAIR awards L3Harris $86.2M to develop, test and produce Red Wolf cruise-missile vehicles for USMC

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