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NBAA leads industry coalition to oppose Washington’s 10% tax on high‑value noncommercial aircraft

Washington state enacted a 10% tax on sales of noncommercial aircraft priced over $500,000. The NBAA has formed and is leading a state‑level industry coalition to contest the levy and to deepen engagement with lawmakers and local communities.

2025-12-08T10:50:22.875752-08:00

New York Times

Supreme Court case could curtail independence of NTSB, NRC and other regulators

2025-12-08T08:24:28.554861-08:00

Economic Times

DGCA issues show‑cause notices to IndiGo CEO and COO after mass cancellations tied to pilot‑duty rule change

2025-12-06T10:33:06.345814-08:00

FlightGlobal

India caps fares, orders refunds and opens probe after IndiGo cancels 385 flights and 1,000+ disruptions

2025-12-05T09:49:56.723643-08:00

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SpaceNews.com

Pentagon weighs consolidation of DIU tech portfolio, with implications for space projects The Pentagon is weighing consolidation of the Defense Innovation Unit's technology portfolio, a review that could reshape DIU-backed space projects and industry partnerships. Officials are evaluating options for moving programs and funding into other acquisition offices and what that means for delivery timelines and contractor roles.

2025-12-08T13:55:09.138005-08:00

Pentagon weighs consolidation of DIU tech portfolio, with implications for space projects

avweb.com

Congress reopens limits on ADS‑B public tracking as AAM privacy concerns grow U.S. lawmakers are revisiting statutory limits on public access to ADS‑B tracking data amid a renewed policy debate over privacy implications from Advanced Air Mobility operations. The review weighs aircraft-tracking transparency for safety and airspace management against rising operator and passenger privacy concerns as AAM services emerge.

2025-12-08T11:26:55.956953-08:00

Congress reopens limits on ADS‑B public tracking as AAM privacy concerns grow

insidedefense.com

NDAA compromise raises FY2026 topline, blocks aircraft retirements and curbs Army Gray Eagle divestments A bipartisan compromise on the fiscal 2026 defense authorization bill raises the Pentagons topline above the White House request and inserts provisions that block planned aircraft retirements and restrict the Armys ability to divest its legacy Gray Eagle UAS fleet or deactivate certain combat aviation brigades.

2025-12-08T11:07:22.844550-08:00

NDAA compromise raises FY2026 topline, blocks aircraft retirements and curbs Army Gray Eagle divestments

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NBAA leads industry coalition to oppose Washington’s 10% tax on high‑value noncommercial aircraft Washington state enacted a 10% tax on sales of noncommercial aircraft priced over $500,000. The NBAA has formed and is leading a state‑level industry coalition to contest the levy and to deepen engagement with lawmakers and local communities.

2025-12-08T10:50:22.875752-08:00

NBAA leads industry coalition to oppose Washington’s 10% tax on high‑value noncommercial aircraft

Bloomberg Law

NetJets defeats pilots’ age-bias challenge to mandatory retirement A federal court ruled NetJets cannot be sued under federal age‑discrimination law over its mandatory pilot retirement age, blocking plaintiffs’ claims and leaving the company’s retirement mandate in place. The decision restricts legal routes for pilots contesting operator age limits.

2025-12-08T09:42:05.083376-08:00

NetJets defeats pilots’ age-bias challenge to mandatory retirement

New York Times

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Supreme Court case could curtail independence of NTSB, NRC and other regulators The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a case that could determine the independence of federal regulators including the National Transportation Safety Board and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. A ruling that reduces those protections would alter how safety investigations and regulatory enforcement are insulated from political control.

2025-12-08T08:24:28.554861-08:00

Supreme Court case could curtail independence of NTSB, NRC and other regulators

Aviation Week

Eurocontrol and ACI Europe publish guidance to help airports, airlines and ANSPs adapt to climate change Eurocontrol and ACI Europe released “Adapting European Aviation to a Changing Climate: Guidance on Risk Assessment and Adaptation,” a comprehensive framework to help airports, airlines and air navigation service providers assess climate risks and implement adaptation measures as impacts intensify while the sector pursues net‑zero goals.

2025-12-08T07:56:54.587421-08:00

Eurocontrol and ACI Europe publish guidance to help airports, airlines and ANSPs adapt to climate change

Reuters

Defense bill would force U.S. military helicopters to broadcast safety alerts near Reagan National after reported near‑misses Congressional language in a $901 billion defense authorization bill would require U.S. military helicopters on training missions near Reagan Washington National Airport to broadcast safety alerts to nearby commercial aircraft, and gives the DoD 180 days to study installing additional helicopter safety technology after reported near‑misses.

2025-12-08T07:37:33.820838-08:00

Defense bill would force U.S. military helicopters to broadcast safety alerts near Reagan National after reported near‑misses

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