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FCC sets July 22 vote on 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction order; FAA says radar altimeters can coexist with 5G

The FCC has scheduled a vote for July 22 on an order tied to a 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction. The decision comes amid ongoing FAA involvement, with the FAA stating that radar altimeters can coexist with 5G—an issue central to aviation interference risk assessments.

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2026-07-01T10:44:40.082855-07:00

Space Intel Report

UN space situational awareness framework faces friction over operator-to-operator links

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2026-07-01T10:14:19.402780-07:00

eVTOL Insights

LODD Autonomous starts GCAA certification process for Hili unmanned hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft

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2026-07-01T01:16:40.891085-07:00

Aviation Source

FAA proposes replacing the 50-year overland civil supersonic ban with noise-based certification rules

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2026-06-30T23:31:38.086266-07:00

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FCC sets July 22 vote on 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction order; FAA says radar altimeters can coexist with 5G The FCC has scheduled a vote for July 22 on an order tied to a 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction. The decision comes amid ongoing FAA involvement, with the FAA stating that radar altimeters can coexist with 5G—an issue central to aviation interference risk assessments.

2026-07-01T10:44:40.082855-07:00

FCC sets July 22 vote on 160‑MHz Upper C‑Band auction order; FAA says radar altimeters can coexist with 5G

Space Intel Report

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UN space situational awareness framework faces friction over operator-to-operator links A UN committee developing a coordinated international framework for space situational awareness and satellite collision avoidance has hit a roadblock. The sticking point: some nations want government agencies to be the first contact for operator communications, rather than allowing private sector operator-to-operator coordination. The group plans its first report in July.

2026-07-01T10:14:19.402780-07:00

UN space situational awareness framework faces friction over operator-to-operator links

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Air Mauritius board weighs referral of independent Kroll forensic findings to Financial Crimes Commission and police Air Mauritius says its board may refer the findings from an independent forensic investigation—conducted by Kroll—into key fleet transactions to Mauritius’ Financial Crimes Commission (FCC) and the police. The airline made the announcement following its review of the investigation’s results.

2026-07-01T09:14:15.197110-07:00

Air Mauritius board weighs referral of independent Kroll forensic findings to Financial Crimes Commission and police

eVTOL Insights

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LODD Autonomous starts GCAA certification process for Hili unmanned hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft Abu Dhabi-based LODD Autonomous has initiated a formal certification programme for its Hili unmanned hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), moving the project from development and flight testing into the certification phase. The company positions Hili as a new logistics enabler for regional supply chains.

2026-07-01T01:16:40.891085-07:00

LODD Autonomous starts GCAA certification process for Hili unmanned hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft

SpaceWatch Global

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EU proposes 2 GHz MSS spectrum split for sovereign satellite connectivity; next steps include post-summer consortium call European Commission Henna Virkkunen outlined plans to divide the 2 GHz spectrum used for mobile satellite services (MSS), with the aim of supporting sovereign European satellite connectivity. The Commission plans a follow-up consortium call after summer to progress coordination and planning.

2026-07-01T00:51:26.621192-07:00

EU proposes 2 GHz MSS spectrum split for sovereign satellite connectivity; next steps include post-summer consortium call

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DOT proposes repealing Obama-era all-in airfare advertising rules, letting airlines show base fares excluding taxes/fees more pr The US Department of Transportation has proposed fully repealing an Obama-era requirement that airfare ads and commercials display tax-inclusive “all-in” pricing. Under the proposal, airlines could present base fares excluding taxes and fees more prominently, while allowing tax/fee components to appear alongside the total rather than keeping the all-in price as the dominant figure.

2026-07-01T00:14:24.940843-07:00

DOT proposes repealing Obama-era all-in airfare advertising rules, letting airlines show base fares excluding taxes/fees more pr

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China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower China has ordered groundings for general aviation aircraft after a light plane crashed into Beijing’s 109-story CITIC Tower on 26 June, killing the pilot and injuring 13. New tracking data indicates the aircraft came very close to a Hainan Airlines passenger jet, forcing at least two commercial flight landings to be aborted.

2026-06-30T23:45:34.612070-07:00

China grounds general aviation after fatal light-aircraft crash into Beijing’s CITIC Tower

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FAA proposes replacing the 50-year overland civil supersonic ban with noise-based certification rules The FAA has proposed ending the nearly 50-year prohibition on civil supersonic flight over the continental United States, replacing the blanket ban with noise-based certification standards. The rule is intended to establish the regulatory framework for faster-than-sound operations over U.S. land and enable boomless/quiet supersonic concepts.

2026-06-30T23:31:38.086266-07:00

FAA proposes replacing the 50-year overland civil supersonic ban with noise-based certification rules

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