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Department of the Air Force approves conversion of Cape Canaveral SLC‑37 for SpaceX Starship‑Super Heavy operations

The Department of the Air Force has issued a Record of Decision authorizing conversion of Space Launch Complex 37 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station into a launch and landing site for SpaceX's Starship‑Super Heavy. The regulatory milestone clears a path for Starship operations from the Space Coast.

2025-12-04T13:24:59.768622-08:00

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Southwest cuts 2025 profit outlook to ~$500M, cites higher fuel costs and US government shutdown

2025-12-05T04:27:07.982594-08:00

Aviation Week

GCC to create supranational Gulf Civil Aviation Authority headquartered in UAE

2025-12-04T11:18:12.093098-08:00

Bloomberg Law

Peraton named prime integrator for FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System, aiming for 2028 rollout

2025-12-04T15:51:15.516222-08:00

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Republicans Question Federal Funding for Electric Aircraft Infrastructure at Congressional Hearing Republican lawmakers questioned federal funding for electric aircraft infrastructure during a congressional hearing, pressing officials on the scale, oversight and purpose of taxpayer support for facilities to enable electric aircraft operations. The exchanges mark increased congressional scrutiny of federal investments in advanced air mobility infrastructure.

2025-12-05T13:50:16.371724-08:00

Republicans Question Federal Funding for Electric Aircraft Infrastructure at Congressional Hearing

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U.S. Coast Guard permanently returns rescue helicopter to Newport, Oregon The U.S. Coast Guard has permanently returned its rescue helicopter to Newport, Oregon, after removing the aircraft without explanation in October, Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden said Thursday on social media. Sen. Wyden posted the update Thursday on social media, confirming the helicopter's return to the Newport base.

2025-12-05T13:00:52.548248-08:00

U.S. Coast Guard permanently returns rescue helicopter to Newport, Oregon

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TSA will charge $45 for passengers without REAL ID at security from Feb. 1, 2026 From Feb. 1, 2026, the TSA will offer passengers lacking an acceptable REAL ID the option to pay a $45 on‑the‑spot fee to use its modernized Confirm.ID alternative identity‑verification system at security checkpoints. The policy formalizes a paid compliance pathway and has raised industry concerns amid soft international tourism.

2025-12-05T10:54:18.849966-08:00

TSA will charge $45 for passengers without REAL ID at security from Feb. 1, 2026

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TSA to charge $45 Confirm.ID fee for travelers without REAL ID, effective Feb. 1, 2026 From Feb. 1, 2026, the TSA will offer passengers who lack an acceptable REAL ID the option to pay a $45 on-the-spot fee to use its modernized Confirm.ID biometric identity-verification system at security checkpoints, formalizing a paid compliance pathway for identity confirmation.

2025-12-05T09:50:54.978158-08:00

TSA to charge $45 Confirm.ID fee for travelers without REAL ID, effective Feb. 1, 2026

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Brazil suspends flight-delay litigation pending court ruling in Azul case Brazil has suspended flight-delay litigation pending a court ruling in a case involving Azul, pausing related lawsuits while judges consider the legal issues at stake. The temporary stay delays court judgments that could clarify carrier obligations and compensation standards in Brazil's aviation market.

2025-12-05T08:47:46.358594-08:00

Brazil suspends flight-delay litigation pending court ruling in Azul case

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USAF to complete weapons-procurement reorg, add Zero Trust cyber rules by year‑end The U.S. Air Force will finalise a reorganisation of its weapons-procurement structure and impose Zero Trust cybersecurity requirements on weapon systems acquisitions by year‑end, a service official said. The move is presented as hardening program cyber posture while avoiding impacts to mission execution.

2025-12-05T06:40:13.535434-08:00

USAF to complete weapons-procurement reorg, add Zero Trust cyber rules by year‑end

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Finnair to contest €7.6m FCCA penalty as it raises $350m in notes Finnair said it will legally challenge a Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority proposal to impose a €7.6m penalty and has completed a $350m notes offering to bolster liquidity. The carrier disputes the regulator's findings and says it will pursue all legal remedies.

2025-12-05T04:28:23.213133-08:00

Finnair to contest €7.6m FCCA penalty as it raises $350m in notes

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Southwest cuts 2025 profit outlook to ~$500M, cites higher fuel costs and US government shutdown Southwest Airlines cut its full-year 2025 profit outlook, now expecting EBIT of roughly $500 million, down from prior $600–800 million guidance. Management blamed rising jet-fuel costs and as much as a $300 million fourth-quarter revenue hit tied to the US government shutdown that suppressed air traffic.

2025-12-05T04:27:07.982594-08:00

Southwest cuts 2025 profit outlook to ~$500M, cites higher fuel costs and US government shutdown

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