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Pentagon flyovers highlight ongoing tug-of-war with FAA over airspace oversight

New flyovers underscore an ongoing dispute in which the Pentagon is continuing to outmaneuver the FAA, extending a longer-running battle between the agencies over operational access and oversight. The episode reflects how competing civil and defense stakeholders negotiate control of shared airspace.

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2026-07-27T12:21:35.087738-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Amazon Leo asks FCC approval for direct-to-device constellation of up to 5,105 satellites, including Globalstar handoff as upper

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2026-07-27T05:06:36.442142-07:00

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AOPA and Modern Skies Coalition push Congress for additional funding for ATC modernization, building on last year’s $12.5B appro

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2026-07-27T10:21:42.679393-07:00

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Boeing, GE Aerospace join industry coalition to speed up FAA aircraft certification

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2026-07-27T06:51:27.216515-07:00

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AIA chief Eric Fanning weighs the aerospace impact of Congress’ continuing resolution Eric Fanning, chief of the Aerospace Industries Association, discusses how aerospace suppliers and manufacturers view Congress’ continuing resolution plans currently advancing through lawmakers. The comments focus on what a potential stopgap could mean for program stability, contracting timelines, and near-term planning for the defense and aerospace industrial base.

2026-07-27T13:36:12.007095-07:00

AIA chief Eric Fanning weighs the aerospace impact of Congress’ continuing resolution

Politico

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Pentagon flyovers highlight ongoing tug-of-war with FAA over airspace oversight New flyovers underscore an ongoing dispute in which the Pentagon is continuing to outmaneuver the FAA, extending a longer-running battle between the agencies over operational access and oversight. The episode reflects how competing civil and defense stakeholders negotiate control of shared airspace.

2026-07-27T12:21:35.087738-07:00

Pentagon flyovers highlight ongoing tug-of-war with FAA over airspace oversight

AINonline

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AOPA and Modern Skies Coalition push Congress for additional funding for ATC modernization, building on last year’s $12.5B appro The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and the Modern Skies Coalition are urging Congress to appropriate new funds for air traffic control (ATC) modernization. The ask would build on the $12.5 billion approved last year, aimed at keeping modernization momentum and expanding investment capacity.

2026-07-27T10:21:42.679393-07:00

AOPA and Modern Skies Coalition push Congress for additional funding for ATC modernization, building on last year’s $12.5B appro

The Air Current

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Boeing, GE Aerospace join industry coalition to speed up FAA aircraft certification Boeing, GE Aerospace and other major U.S. aviation manufacturers have formed an industry coalition working with the FAA to accelerate and modernize the aircraft certification process. Industry spokespeople say the effort is focused on streamlining certification timelines and updating how certification work is conducted.

2026-07-27T06:51:27.216515-07:00

Boeing, GE Aerospace join industry coalition to speed up FAA aircraft certification

SpaceNews.com

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Amazon Leo asks FCC approval for direct-to-device constellation of up to 5,105 satellites, including Globalstar handoff as upper Amazon’s Leo filed with the FCC to launch a direct-to-device (D2D) constellation of up to 5,105 satellites in five orbital shells (510–580 km) for voice and data to mobile phones from space. The plan would work alongside Globalstar’s next-generation network as Amazon’s roughly $11.6B Globalstar acquisition closes, amid expectations that the FCC’s next-year C-band auction could raise $6B+ for clearing spectrum for GEO transition.

2026-07-27T05:06:36.442142-07:00

Amazon Leo asks FCC approval for direct-to-device constellation of up to 5,105 satellites, including Globalstar handoff as upper

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FAA proposes airworthiness directive to inspect Boeing 737 MAX seat track assemblies on 453 US-registered aircraft The FAA has proposed a new airworthiness directive covering Boeing 737 MAX aircraft registered in the US. It would require inspections of passenger seat assemblies/seat tracks, following concerns that improper installation could lead to failure during flight or during emergency evacuation, raising injury and egress risks.

2026-07-27T04:22:32.584542-07:00

FAA proposes airworthiness directive to inspect Boeing 737 MAX seat track assemblies on 453 US-registered aircraft

AeroTime

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JAL and ANA Holdings join major airports and international partners to strengthen air-travel efforts against human trafficking Japan Airlines is partnering with ANA Holdings, key airports, and international organizations to expand measures aimed at preventing human trafficking through air travel. The initiative aligns airline and airport stakeholders with external partners to improve detection, prevention, and coordination across the travel journey.

2026-07-27T03:06:56.271219-07:00

JAL and ANA Holdings join major airports and international partners to strengthen air-travel efforts against human trafficking

SpaceWatch Global

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Earth observation’s ‘missing middle’: why commercial EO remains project-based—and what institutional infrastructure is needed to Commercial Earth observation is still dominated by project-by-project delivery rather than productized, repeatable offerings. Karolina Sarna argues the sector needs an institutional “middle layer” to enable scalable EO markets—bridging pilots to durable procurement, operations, and uptake.

2026-07-27T01:21:31.319133-07:00

Earth observation’s ‘missing middle’: why commercial EO remains project-based—and what institutional infrastructure is needed to

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