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Duffy says Trump will weigh in on $31.5B FAA ATC modernisation; lead contractor decision due in weeks

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said President Trump will have input on selecting the lead contractor for the FAA's $31.5 billion air-traffic control modernisation programme, and that the administration expects to name the prime integrator in the coming weeks. The selection will identify the contractor responsible for overall programme delivery.

2025-11-19T20:04:11.232062-08:00

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Air India urges New Delhi to secure Xinjiang overflight rights as Pakistan ban raises fuel costs and adds hours

2025-11-18T20:38:11.749732-08:00

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US lawmakers to advance bill to lift civilian overland supersonic flight ban

2025-11-19T11:28:32.957223-08:00

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Avion Express probes alleged 'fake' captain amid pilot‑credential concerns

2025-11-19T08:47:35.016365-08:00

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FAA lifts daytime launch curfew as SpaceX next‑gen booster fails; Pegasus to resume flights With the government shutdown over, the FAA has lifted its temporary daytime launch curfew, restoring daylight launch windows for commercial providers. The change comes as SpaceX’s next‑generation booster failed in a recent test and the Pegasus rocket is set to resume flights.

2025-11-21T05:45:56.858165-08:00

FAA lifts daytime launch curfew as SpaceX next‑gen booster fails; Pegasus to resume flights

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IMF approves tax exemption to facilitate sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) The IMF approved a tax exemption to facilitate the sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), removing a fiscal obstacle to the carrier’s planned privatization. The decision is intended to enable transaction structuring and accelerate the sale process for potential buyers.

2025-11-20T20:21:00.370272-08:00

IMF approves tax exemption to facilitate sale of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA)

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Eindhoven Airport to ban private aircraft operations Eindhoven Airport will ban private aircraft operations, ending general aviation movements at the Dutch regional airport and forcing business and private flyers to reroute to nearby fields. The measure removes a category of traffic and could shift demand and infrastructure needs across the Dutch airport network.

2025-11-20T16:09:05.233075-08:00

Eindhoven Airport to ban private aircraft operations

ABC News

FAA to pay $10,000 'patriot' bonus to just 776 of 10,000+ controllers, fueling backlash The FAA says it will award $10,000 "patriot" bonuses to only 776 of the more than 10,000 air traffic controllers who worked without pay during the government shutdown — about 5.5% of the workforce — prompting widespread anger over eligibility and fairness.

2025-11-20T16:09:03.218584-08:00

FAA to pay $10,000 'patriot' bonus to just 776 of 10,000+ controllers, fueling backlash

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Joby sues Archer in California, alleging theft of trade secrets amid eVTOL certification race Joby Aviation has filed a lawsuit in California state court accusing rival Archer Aviation of stealing trade secrets and using them to gain a competitive advantage, a complaint made public Thursday. The case arrives as both firms accelerate flight testing and pursue FAA certification for eVTOL passenger services.

2025-11-20T14:52:26.510676-08:00

Joby sues Archer in California, alleging theft of trade secrets amid eVTOL certification race

Space Intel Report

Canada's Nov. 18 response underscores the continued force of ESA's geographic-return rule On Nov. 18, the Canadian government delivered a clear response that underlines the enduring power of the European Space Agency's geographic-return rule. The move illustrates how the rule continues to determine where industrial work and contracts are awarded within ESA programmes.

2025-11-20T11:23:08.566286-08:00

Canada's Nov. 18 response underscores the continued force of ESA's geographic-return rule

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Space Force pushes 'radical shift' in acquisition toward smaller, continuous deliveries Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and acquisition leaders unveiled plans for a “radical shift” in procurement — moving to smaller, continual deliveries, redefining acceptable risk, and reshaping full program lifecycles to accelerate capability fielding as part of a 2040 strategy.

2025-11-20T10:08:29.267654-08:00

Space Force pushes 'radical shift' in acquisition toward smaller, continuous deliveries

Air Data News

Russia says partial MC-21 production in UAE still possible, raising sanctions, supply‑chain and certification questions Russia reiterated that partial production of the MC‑21 in the United Arab Emirates remains a possibility, a move that confronts Western sanctions, complex supply‑chain limitations for import‑substituted components and unanswered certification and export‑control questions for any overseas assembly.

2025-11-20T08:08:29.178167-08:00

Russia says partial MC-21 production in UAE still possible, raising sanctions, supply‑chain and certification questions

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