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FAA proposes 2,800 daily summer operations cap at Chicago O'Hare; no agreement yet

The FAA is proposing to cap summer daily operations at Chicago O'Hare at 2,800 flights, a level similar to the airport's current peak activity. The agency says there is no agreement with carriers yet and will pursue further talks to address overscheduling and congestion risks.

2026-03-06T11:19:06.620344-08:00

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Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case

2026-03-06T09:53:30.508665-08:00

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Trump removes DHS secretary Kristi Noem after fast-tracked airport security overhaul, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin

2026-03-06T07:59:56.770903-08:00

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Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF

2026-03-06T07:59:56.751435-08:00

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FAA proposes 2,800 daily summer operations cap at Chicago O'Hare; no agreement yet The FAA is proposing to cap summer daily operations at Chicago O'Hare at 2,800 flights, a level similar to the airport's current peak activity. The agency says there is no agreement with carriers yet and will pursue further talks to address overscheduling and congestion risks.

2026-03-06T11:19:06.620344-08:00

FAA proposes 2,800 daily summer operations cap at Chicago O'Hare; no agreement yet

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FCC proposes easing TT&C spectrum rules to open bands for smallsats and experimental space operations The FCC proposed loosening telemetry, tracking and command (TT&C) spectrum rules to free additional bands for small satellites, cubesats and other unconventional space operations. The change is intended to simplify spectrum access for spacecraft control, enabling faster deployments and more experimental missions.

2026-03-06T10:17:49.474585-08:00

FCC proposes easing TT&C spectrum rules to open bands for smallsats and experimental space operations

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Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case Heathrow's 2025 sustainability report shows flight carbon emissions were 7% below 2019 levels. The airport attributes the reduction to progress on sustainable aviation fuel and other measures, using the results to reinforce its argument that a proposed third runway can align with net‑zero goals.

2026-03-06T09:53:30.508665-08:00

Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case

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Trump removes DHS secretary Kristi Noem after fast-tracked airport security overhaul, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin President Trump removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after controversies and congressional scrutiny over a fast-tracked airport security overhaul and disputes involving TSA PreCheck and Global Entry. He named Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her, leaving the travel industry uncertain about future screening and entry policies.

2026-03-06T07:59:56.770903-08:00

Trump removes DHS secretary Kristi Noem after fast-tracked airport security overhaul, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin

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Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF On the outskirts of Frankfurt, Europe’s first eSAF plant is converting captured CO2 and green hydrogen into synthetic jet fuel, while Siemens has partnered with cleantech CAPHENIA to accelerate scale‑up. The move spotlights whether power‑to‑liquid SAF can reach bankability and volumes to meet EU mandates.

2026-03-06T07:59:56.751435-08:00

Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF

AeroTime

Portugal issues Europe’s first space‑vehicle re‑entry license for Azores spaceport Portugal has issued Europe’s first licence for a space‑vehicle re‑entry at the Azores Spaceport, authorising return and recovery operations for a spacecraft. The permit establishes the first national regulatory approval in Europe for re‑entry activity at a commercial spaceport.

2026-03-06T07:29:00.716226-08:00

Portugal issues Europe’s first space‑vehicle re‑entry license for Azores spaceport

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Ryanair secures Irish High Court undertakings forcing eDreams to cease access The Irish High Court has recorded binding undertakings from Spanish OTA eDreams requiring it to cease all access to Ryanair's distribution channels. The court order formalises eDreams' promise to stop selling Ryanair inventory amid an ongoing legal and regulatory battle over airline–OTA distribution practices in Europe.

2026-03-06T05:53:00.928806-08:00

Ryanair secures Irish High Court undertakings forcing eDreams to cease access

SpaceWatch Global

EU debates a Space Act as officials map space’s defence role at Amsterdam Space Symposium At the inaugural Amsterdam Space Symposium, EU Space Envoy Marjolijn van Deelen and space‑law expert Prof. Tanja Masson‑Zwaan set out the legal and policy questions around preparing European space for defence use and whether a consolidated EU Space Act is needed to govern dual‑use activities.

2026-03-06T04:01:04.555847-08:00

EU debates a Space Act as officials map space’s defence role at Amsterdam Space Symposium

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FAA proposes 2,800 daily summer operations cap at Chicago O'Hare; no agreement yet

Heathrow says 2025 flight emissions 7% below 2019, points to SAF progress to bolster third‑runway case

Trump removes DHS secretary Kristi Noem after fast-tracked airport security overhaul, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin

Europe's first eSAF plant and Siemens–CAPHENIA tie-up test bankability of power‑to‑liquid SAF

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