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Ryanair urges Belgian PM De Wever to repeal proposed air tax, warns of fare rises and cuts to Belgian operations

Ryanair has called on Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Wever to make abolishing the country’s air tax his top New Year priority, warning that a proposal to double a levy already hiked 150% in July will push up fares, reduce demand and prompt cuts to Belgian services.

2026-01-02T14:07:43.802843-08:00

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U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to keep FAA operating during government shutdowns

2026-01-02T08:27:12.679234-08:00

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Globalstar proposes 48‑satellite C‑3 LEO network and $1B investment as it presses FCC, warns of legal challenge to SpaceX

2026-01-02T09:05:45.858054-08:00

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FAA Nears Final BVLOS Rule: Historic Overhaul of Low‑Altitude Airspace

2026-01-02T07:07:46.876845-08:00

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Ryanair urges Belgian PM De Wever to repeal proposed air tax, warns of fare rises and cuts to Belgian operations Ryanair has called on Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Wever to make abolishing the country’s air tax his top New Year priority, warning that a proposal to double a levy already hiked 150% in July will push up fares, reduce demand and prompt cuts to Belgian services.

2026-01-02T14:07:43.802843-08:00

Ryanair urges Belgian PM De Wever to repeal proposed air tax, warns of fare rises and cuts to Belgian operations

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FAA finds Santa Monica Municipal Airport violated federal grant-assurances on use of airport revenues In a Director’s Determination issued Dec. 22, FAA Director Michael Helvey concluded that Santa Monica Municipal Airport’s fee and revenue structure violated federal grant assurances governing how airport-generated funds must be spent, finding the airport non‑compliant with conditions attached to federal airport grants.

2026-01-02T10:35:56.357157-08:00

FAA finds Santa Monica Municipal Airport violated federal grant-assurances on use of airport revenues

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Globalstar proposes 48‑satellite C‑3 LEO network and $1B investment as it presses FCC, warns of legal challenge to SpaceX Globalstar plans a 48‑satellite third‑generation "C‑3" LEO mobile‑satellite network and a roughly $1 billion investment as it seeks U.S. FCC authorization. Executives briefed the regulator to defend Big LEO spectrum and said they are prepared to legally challenge SpaceX's competing filings.

2026-01-02T09:05:45.858054-08:00

Globalstar proposes 48‑satellite C‑3 LEO network and $1B investment as it presses FCC, warns of legal challenge to SpaceX

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U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to keep FAA operating during government shutdowns Congress has introduced legislation to keep the Federal Aviation Administration operating during federal government shutdowns, authorizing continued agency activity to prevent disruption of air traffic services, safety oversight and certification work that often stalls when funding lapses. The measure seeks to shield essential FAA personnel and processes from funding gaps.

2026-01-02T08:27:12.679234-08:00

U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to keep FAA operating during government shutdowns

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FAA Nears Final BVLOS Rule: Historic Overhaul of Low‑Altitude Airspace The FAA is nearing a final rule to enable beyond‑visual‑line‑of‑sight (BVLOS) operations, a historic rewrite of low‑altitude airspace that industry says will reshape how drones, delivery UAS and eVTOLs operate and force changes to airspace management, safety oversight and infrastructure planning.

2026-01-02T07:07:46.876845-08:00

FAA Nears Final BVLOS Rule: Historic Overhaul of Low‑Altitude Airspace

SpaceWatch Global

Inside the DLR: Kaysser‑Pyzalla on Germany's 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review Prof. Dr. Anke Kaysser‑Pyzalla of DLR discusses Germany's 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review with Torsten Kriening on Inside the DLR (Space Cafe Radio), explaining the review's priorities and the role DLR will play in shaping national space‑defence capabilities and policy implementation.

2026-01-02T02:45:42.939405-08:00

Inside the DLR: Kaysser‑Pyzalla on Germany's 2025 National Security & Space Defence Review

Aviation Week

U.S. ban on foreign UAS and parts will disrupt operators — but won’t instantly revive domestic makers A new U.S. ban on foreign unmanned aircraft systems, parts and related systems will disrupt operators and supply chains across civil and defense users, forcing procurement and sustainment changes. The move, however, is unlikely to immediately produce a renaissance in U.S. UAS manufacturing capacity.

2026-01-01T18:08:35.382130-08:00

U.S. ban on foreign UAS and parts will disrupt operators — but won’t instantly revive domestic makers

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Georgia Tech: electric air taxis stalled by aircraft, ground infrastructure and policy gaps Georgia Tech researchers warn electric air taxis remain years from routine urban service because significant work is needed in aircraft airworthiness and systems integration, ground‑side infrastructure and vertiport networks, and the regulatory and policy frameworks required to certify, manage and scale operations.

2026-01-01T13:55:10.601354-08:00

Georgia Tech: electric air taxis stalled by aircraft, ground infrastructure and policy gaps

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Ryanair urges Belgian PM De Wever to repeal proposed air tax, warns of fare rises and cuts to Belgian operations

U.S. lawmakers unveil bill to keep FAA operating during government shutdowns

Globalstar proposes 48‑satellite C‑3 LEO network and $1B investment as it presses FCC, warns of legal challenge to SpaceX

FAA Nears Final BVLOS Rule: Historic Overhaul of Low‑Altitude Airspace

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