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Gilat to acquire Comtech’s satellite & space communications segment for $157.5M, targeting U.S. defense satcom growth

Gilat Satellite Networks has signed a definitive agreement to buy the majority of Comtech Telecommunications’ Satellite & Space Communications segment for $157.5 million in cash (cash-free, debt-free), subject to working-capital adjustments. Gilat said the deal is designed to expand defense capabilities and consolidate ground satcom technology under one provider.

2026-06-15T03:46:22.094115-07:00

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IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9

2026-06-15T13:02:54.017581-07:00

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National Academies urges FAA to formally oversee airline crew radiation exposure via improved tracking

2026-06-15T14:46:02.971558-07:00

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NASA X-59 Quesst hits Mach 1.4 at FL550 as Quesst quiet-supersonic overland flight test campaign accelerates

2026-06-15T09:33:13.302141-07:00

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National Academies urges FAA to formally oversee airline crew radiation exposure via improved tracking A new National Academies report says today’s in-flight crew radiation measuring, monitoring, and education are insufficient. It argues the FAA already has adequate science and operational tools to begin formal oversight of airline crews’ radiation exposure, including moving toward systematic tracking.

2026-06-15T14:46:02.971558-07:00

National Academies urges FAA to formally oversee airline crew radiation exposure via improved tracking

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IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9 IATA has approved the code ‘DJT’ for Palm Beach International Airport. The airport will adopt the ‘President Donald J. Trump International Airport’ designation on July 9, aligning the new branding with the updated airline/airports coding used in passenger-facing and operational systems.

2026-06-15T13:02:54.017581-07:00

IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9

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NASA X-59 Quesst hits Mach 1.4 at FL550 as Quesst quiet-supersonic overland flight test campaign accelerates NASA reports the X-59 Quesst experimental jet reached Mach 1.4 at FL550 (about 16,773 m) during its test program, validating real-flight conditions for overland low-boom supersonic demonstrations. With engineers preparing for its first flight over U.S. communities, NASA is now increasing the tempo toward that next phase.

2026-06-15T09:33:13.302141-07:00

NASA X-59 Quesst hits Mach 1.4 at FL550 as Quesst quiet-supersonic overland flight test campaign accelerates

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KLM to resume refuelling in Suriname after court order KLM said it will resume refuelling operations in Suriname following a court order, reversing an earlier disruption that affected its ability to top up en route.

2026-06-15T08:50:21.686322-07:00

KLM to resume refuelling in Suriname after court order

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UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation The UK and Japan have issued a joint declaration to accelerate the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), calling the next-generation fighter a core pillar of defense industrial cooperation. The pledge comes days after reports of setbacks involving Europe’s rival program, underscoring pressure to maintain momentum.

2026-06-15T08:32:46.925712-07:00

UK and Japan reaffirm GCAP commitment, pledging to accelerate next-generation fighter cooperation

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DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks DARPA is soliciting input from the space industry on how the US could rapidly restore critical satellite capabilities if satellites are disabled or destroyed during conflict. The request focuses on rebuilding operational capacity under combat damage and disruption scenarios, emphasizing speed and continuity.

2026-06-15T07:11:46.027160-07:00

DARPA seeks industry input on rapid restoration of critical satellite capabilities after attacks

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France selects MBDA–Safran Thundart for long-range rocket artillery under FLP‑T, with deliveries starting in 2029 The French defense ministry says a consortium of MBDA and Safran has won the contract for the next long-range rocket artillery capability, replacing France’s current LRU system. If timelines hold, the first Thundart units are slated for delivery from 2029, with France entering “exclusive” negotiations.

2026-06-15T05:46:44.348989-07:00

France selects MBDA–Safran Thundart for long-range rocket artillery under FLP‑T, with deliveries starting in 2029

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EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance EASA’s Part-IS (Information Security) is positioned as more than a standalone cyber obligation: it is framed as an aviation safety requirement that organizations must integrate into their safety management and operational governance. The change signals a new “safety-by-security” compliance era for aviation stakeholders.

2026-06-15T05:36:10.639364-07:00

EASA Part-IS: how the new aviation information security rules reshape safety compliance

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Gilat to acquire Comtech’s satellite & space communications segment for $157.5M, targeting U.S. defense satcom growth

IATA approves ‘DJT’ airport code for Palm Beach International Airport, effective July 9

National Academies urges FAA to formally oversee airline crew radiation exposure via improved tracking

NASA X-59 Quesst hits Mach 1.4 at FL550 as Quesst quiet-supersonic overland flight test campaign accelerates

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