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UK introduces 'Skyways' bill for largest airspace redesign since 1950

The UK Government has introduced the 'Skyways' bill to Parliament, launching a comprehensive redesign of the nation's airspace — the largest since 1950. A new UK Airspace Design Service under NATS will be operational by end-2025 to streamline routes, boost airport capacity, and reduce flight times and delays.

2025-06-02T04:10:55.410516-07:00

Reuters

Airlines Warn of Economic Risk as Global Trade Rules Weaken

2025-06-01T22:02:44.300609-07:00

Politico

White House Withdraws Jared Isaacman’s NASA Nomination, Citing America First Alignment

2025-05-31T12:18:00.705047-07:00

Space.com

FY2026 US Budget Cuts NASA by 24%, Sunsets Gateway, Launches Commercial Mars Payload Program

2025-05-30T20:40:28.055843-07:00

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2025-06-02T05:23:36.122556-07:00

California Court Rejects Mandate for G100UL Unleaded Avgas Supply

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UK introduces 'Skyways' bill for largest airspace redesign since 1950 The UK Government has introduced the 'Skyways' bill to Parliament, launching a comprehensive redesign of the nation's airspace — the largest since 1950. A new UK Airspace Design Service under NATS will be operational by end-2025 to streamline routes, boost airport capacity, and reduce flight times and delays.

2025-06-02T04:10:55.410516-07:00

UK introduces 'Skyways' bill for largest airspace redesign since 1950

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White House Withdraws Musk-Backed NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman Over Political Donations The White House has pulled its nomination of tech entrepreneur Jared Isaacman to lead NASA after undisclosed donations to Democrats came to light — contributions Isaacman says he had fully disclosed — marking a high-profile collapse just 48 hours after Elon Musk’s exit from the administration and ahead of record agency budget cuts.

2025-06-02T02:02:15.942844-07:00

White House Withdraws Musk-Backed NASA Nominee Jared Isaacman Over Political Donations

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Sri Lanka Approves Starlink Satellite Internet Rollout, Launch Imminent Sri Lanka’s telecom regulator has granted SpaceX permission to offer Starlink satellite broadband services, completing all required government approvals and regulatory processes. The rollout is expected to begin once ground installations and logistics are finalised, marking Starlink’s latest South Asia expansion.

2025-06-02T00:22:00.922345-07:00

Sri Lanka Approves Starlink Satellite Internet Rollout, Launch Imminent

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Texas Legislature Approves Starbase Authority to Close Boca Chica Beach for SpaceX Launches The Texas Legislature has passed a bill granting the newly incorporated city of Starbase the power to shut down the adjacent Boca Chica beach during SpaceX launch operations. Local community groups mounted significant opposition, organizing phone-bank campaigns to sway lawmakers against the measure.

2025-06-02T00:20:46.095059-07:00

Texas Legislature Approves Starbase Authority to Close Boca Chica Beach for SpaceX Launches

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Latvia Auditor Probes airBaltic’s COVID-19 Relief Aid Latvia’s State Audit Office has opened an investigation into how airBaltic allocated state-backed COVID-19 relief funds, examining compliance with support conditions. The probe adds scrutiny as the carrier readies a London IPO and navigates recent financial setbacks and leadership changes.

2025-06-01T22:45:45.236298-07:00

Latvia Auditor Probes airBaltic’s COVID-19 Relief Aid

Bloomberg

Philippines Halts AirAsia MOVE Ticket Sales, Accuses Platform of 'Criminal Economic Sabotage' Over High Fares Philippine authorities ordered AirAsia’s digital booking platform MOVE to stop selling tickets domestically after multiple complaints about allegedly inflated fares. Regulators warned of possible ‘criminal economic sabotage’ charges if MOVE continues operations without complying with local pricing rules.

2025-06-01T22:02:46.296554-07:00

Philippines Halts AirAsia MOVE Ticket Sales, Accuses Platform of 'Criminal Economic Sabotage' Over High Fares

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Airlines Warn of Economic Risk as Global Trade Rules Weaken IATA director general Willie Walsh warned Monday that escalating trade barriers threaten global economic growth and the aviation sector. Airlines could face higher costs, supply chain disruptions and cargo volume losses, while network connectivity suffers if multilateral trade rules continue to weaken.

2025-06-01T22:02:44.300609-07:00

Airlines Warn of Economic Risk as Global Trade Rules Weaken

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