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European Parliament votes to retain three‑hour delay threshold in revised passenger rights

The European Parliament voted in plenary to retain the existing three‑hour threshold for compensation in its forthcoming revision of EU passenger rights, while backing several amendments — including new provisions on carry‑on items — as lawmakers shape the bloc’s updated rules.

2026-01-21T04:44:25.819939-08:00

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TotalEnergies CEO expects EU to drop SAF mandate

2026-01-21T05:07:26.124901-08:00

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NASA ends financial support for planetary-science advisory groups amid advisory-structure drawdown

2026-01-21T04:31:25.423032-08:00

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Trump threatens RTX contracts, upending U.S. defense procurement and warfighting posture

2026-01-21T00:19:29.509256-08:00

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Digital transformation: keystone of deterring warfare in space Modernizing space systems' digital architecture—including resilient networks, secure ground-to-space links, and faster data fusion—is essential to deter and withstand hostile activity in orbit. Defense planners argue rapid adoption of cyber-hardened, automated and interoperable systems raises costs for adversaries and reduces single-point failures.

2026-01-21T06:12:18.309962-08:00

Digital transformation: keystone of deterring warfare in space

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TotalEnergies CEO expects EU to drop SAF mandate TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said the EU will likely abandon a mandate requiring sustainable aviation fuel blending in future policy, drawing a parallel with the bloc's recent move to drop its planned ban on new combustion‑engine cars from 2035. The remark signals a potential reversal in aviation decarbonisation policy.

2026-01-21T05:07:26.124901-08:00

TotalEnergies CEO expects EU to drop SAF mandate

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European Parliament votes to retain three‑hour delay threshold in revised passenger rights The European Parliament voted in plenary to retain the existing three‑hour threshold for compensation in its forthcoming revision of EU passenger rights, while backing several amendments — including new provisions on carry‑on items — as lawmakers shape the bloc’s updated rules.

2026-01-21T04:44:25.819939-08:00

European Parliament votes to retain three‑hour delay threshold in revised passenger rights

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NASA ends financial support for planetary-science advisory groups amid advisory-structure drawdown NASA will end financial support for several planetary-science advisory groups as part of a broader drawdown of the agency’s advisory structure. The move withdraws funded, independent panels that advise on planetary missions and scientific priorities, reducing formal external input into NASA’s decision-making.

2026-01-21T04:31:25.423032-08:00

NASA ends financial support for planetary-science advisory groups amid advisory-structure drawdown

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Swedish tax authority opposes further restructuring of Braathens Regional (BRA) Sweden's tax authority has formally opposed further restructuring measures for Braathens Regional Airlines (BRA), the report says. The fiscus' objection creates a regulatory obstacle to the carrier's ongoing reorganization process; the article provides limited detail on the authority's grounds or next steps.

2026-01-21T01:54:45.232056-08:00

Swedish tax authority opposes further restructuring of Braathens Regional (BRA)

Axios

Trump threatens RTX contracts, upending U.S. defense procurement and warfighting posture President Trump has threatened to withdraw or curtail U.S. government contracts with RTX, the world's second-largest defense company. The move injects near-term political risk into procurement timelines and supply chains for critical systems, raising questions about program stability and operational readiness.

2026-01-21T00:19:29.509256-08:00

Trump threatens RTX contracts, upending U.S. defense procurement and warfighting posture

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India mulls classifying aircraft as infrastructure in FY2026–27 budget The Indian government is considering designating aircraft as 'infrastructure' in its FY2026–27 Union Budget, a move aimed at easing airline financing and supporting sector growth, according to unnamed sources. The proposal would change how commercial aircraft are treated for financing and policy purposes in India.

2026-01-20T23:16:03.468698-08:00

India mulls classifying aircraft as infrastructure in FY2026–27 budget

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UK imports £4bn of jet fuel refined from Russian crude, exposing sanctions loophole Analysis reveals the U.K. imported £4 billion of oil products — including jet fuel — refined in Indian and Turkish plants using Russian crude, exposing a sanctions loophole. The government has pledged a ban on products refined from Russian feedstock, but implementation remains months away.

2026-01-20T19:31:02.256800-08:00

UK imports £4bn of jet fuel refined from Russian crude, exposing sanctions loophole

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European Parliament votes to retain three‑hour delay threshold in revised passenger rights

TotalEnergies CEO expects EU to drop SAF mandate

NASA ends financial support for planetary-science advisory groups amid advisory-structure drawdown

Trump threatens RTX contracts, upending U.S. defense procurement and warfighting posture

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