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Space Force, industry press to speed hybrid commercial–government space architectures

U.S. Space Force leaders, defense primes and commercial partners, including Amazon’s Leo for Government, urged faster adoption of hybrid commercial–government architectures at the Spacepower conference, arguing government-owned but commercially operated systems are required to boost resilience, reduce single-point failures and accelerate capability fielding.

2025-12-22T12:04:05.633096-08:00

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GAO urges FAA to set clear controller hiring targets as staffing falls behind rising traffic

2025-12-22T08:09:02.463738-08:00

Aviation Week

IATA warns renewed 5G risk to radio‑altimeters as mitigations expire; urges coordinated action

2025-12-22T10:58:10.272363-08:00

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EBAA says Dutch charter tax 'undermines' EU Green Deal, unveils 2026 lobbying priorities

2025-12-22T08:50:10.586401-08:00

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Tesla patents RF‑transparent roofs and gains FCC clearance to embed SpaceX Starlink in EVs Tesla has filed patents for RF‑transparent roof assemblies and secured FCC approvals to integrate SpaceX’s Starlink directly into its electric vehicles. The step aims to provide continuous satellite connectivity for OTA updates, enhanced autonomous driving functionality and new in‑vehicle revenue opportunities.

2025-12-22T13:40:33.704211-08:00

Tesla patents RF‑transparent roofs and gains FCC clearance to embed SpaceX Starlink in EVs

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NordSpace cleared to begin construction of orbital launch complex after environmental assessment approval NordSpace has completed and released its Environmental Assessment review, securing regulatory approval to begin construction of an orbital launch complex. The clearance moves the project into permitting and ground-construction phases, advancing the company’s effort to establish operational orbital launch capability ahead of planned missions.

2025-12-22T12:47:27.726489-08:00

NordSpace cleared to begin construction of orbital launch complex after environmental assessment approval

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Space Force, industry press to speed hybrid commercial–government space architectures U.S. Space Force leaders, defense primes and commercial partners, including Amazon’s Leo for Government, urged faster adoption of hybrid commercial–government architectures at the Spacepower conference, arguing government-owned but commercially operated systems are required to boost resilience, reduce single-point failures and accelerate capability fielding.

2025-12-22T12:04:05.633096-08:00

Space Force, industry press to speed hybrid commercial–government space architectures

Aviation Week

IATA warns renewed 5G risk to radio‑altimeters as mitigations expire; urges coordinated action IATA warns that expiry of temporary radio‑altimeter mitigation measures, combined with a lack of upgraded altimeters, has re‑exposed commercial air transport to risks from 5G interference. The association is urging regulators, mobile operators and avionics makers to coordinate urgently to avert operational impacts.

2025-12-22T10:58:10.272363-08:00

IATA warns renewed 5G risk to radio‑altimeters as mitigations expire; urges coordinated action

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US senators press federal contractors over DJI drone use, signaling broader congressional scrutiny U.S. senators have sent inquiries to federal contractors about their use of DJI unmanned aircraft, signalling a shift in congressional enforcement beyond federal agencies and recent FCC restrictions. The move broadens scrutiny of China-origin drone equipment across government supply chains and contractor operations.

2025-12-22T10:03:45.609631-08:00

US senators press federal contractors over DJI drone use, signaling broader congressional scrutiny

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EBAA says Dutch charter tax 'undermines' EU Green Deal, unveils 2026 lobbying priorities The European Business Aviation Association warned that the Netherlands' planned charter tax will 'undermine' the EU Green Deal and published its 2026 lobbying priorities, aiming to challenge tax measures, defend operational freedoms for business jets and shape upcoming EU climate and regulatory rules.

2025-12-22T08:50:10.586401-08:00

EBAA says Dutch charter tax 'undermines' EU Green Deal, unveils 2026 lobbying priorities

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GAO urges FAA to set clear controller hiring targets as staffing falls behind rising traffic A Government Accountability Office review finds FAA air-traffic controller staffing declined even as hiring and air traffic increased, and urges the agency to set clear hiring targets and strengthen evaluation of recruitment and retention programs. GAO warns persistent gaps risk operational disruptions and undercut modernization plans.

2025-12-22T08:09:02.463738-08:00

GAO urges FAA to set clear controller hiring targets as staffing falls behind rising traffic

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US FAA chief confirms he did not divest Republic Airways shares amid conflict-of-interest scrutiny The US Federal Aviation Administration chief has confirmed he did not divest his holdings in Republic Airways, prompting conflict‑of‑interest scrutiny linked to the carrier's merger. The admission raises questions about compliance with prior ethics commitments and could intensify congressional and regulatory review.

2025-12-22T08:05:00.130761-08:00

US FAA chief confirms he did not divest Republic Airways shares amid conflict-of-interest scrutiny

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Space Force, industry press to speed hybrid commercial–government space architectures

GAO urges FAA to set clear controller hiring targets as staffing falls behind rising traffic

IATA warns renewed 5G risk to radio‑altimeters as mitigations expire; urges coordinated action

EBAA says Dutch charter tax 'undermines' EU Green Deal, unveils 2026 lobbying priorities

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