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FAA to deploy Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots, starting nationwide service in 2027

The FAA plans to begin nationwide rollout of Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots in 2027. The move is intended to modernize how these aircraft receive in-flight clearances, using a mobile, digital process rather than traditional clearance delivery methods.

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2026-07-23T10:22:19.923739-07:00

Flying Magazine

FAA advances digital departure-clearance tool for GA and business aviation

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2026-07-23T10:05:10.309893-07:00

AINonline

NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a

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2026-07-23T09:38:04.562764-07:00

Space Intel Report

Franco-German ministers endorse Iris2 as Europe’s “digital backbone,” seek reserved 2-GHz spectrum

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2026-07-23T09:05:45.643484-07:00

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FAA to deploy Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots, starting nationwide service in 2027 The FAA plans to begin nationwide rollout of Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots in 2027. The move is intended to modernize how these aircraft receive in-flight clearances, using a mobile, digital process rather than traditional clearance delivery methods.

2026-07-23T10:22:19.923739-07:00

FAA to deploy Mobile Clearance for general and business aviation pilots, starting nationwide service in 2027

Flying Magazine

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FAA advances digital departure-clearance tool for GA and business aviation The FAA is moving forward with development and rollout of a new digital tool that lets general and business aviation pilots request departure clearances through approved flight applications instead of using radio. The initiative targets a more streamlined clearance workflow for non-airline operations.

2026-07-23T10:05:10.309893-07:00

FAA advances digital departure-clearance tool for GA and business aviation

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NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a The National Business Aviation Association says a Senate committee has advanced three aviation bills addressing key policy gaps across certification for advanced air mobility, medication-related aviation rules, and regulatory pathways for supersonic flight operations. NBAA frames the package as moving urgent reforms through the legislative process.

2026-07-23T09:38:04.562764-07:00

NBAA praises Senate committee progress on three aviation bills covering advanced air mobility certification, medication rules, a

Space Intel Report

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Franco-German ministers endorse Iris2 as Europe’s “digital backbone,” seek reserved 2-GHz spectrum At the July 17 Franco-German Council of Ministers in Brussels, Germany and France praised the Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity initiative and backed its strategic role as a European digital backbone. The governments also want a 2-GHz spectrum allocation reserved for Iris2, despite Germany’s prior skepticism.

2026-07-23T09:05:45.643484-07:00

Franco-German ministers endorse Iris2 as Europe’s “digital backbone,” seek reserved 2-GHz spectrum

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Namibian government seeks regulatory licences for a new national airline The Namibian government has applied for licences to establish a new national airline, signaling a fresh attempt to shape domestic and international air service capacity under state-backed ownership.

2026-07-23T08:20:02.290632-07:00

Namibian government seeks regulatory licences for a new national airline

Aviation Today

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Industry coalition urges Congress to take action on key aviation priorities An aviation-sector coalition coordinated through Aircraft Value Intelligence (AVN) says the U.S. aviation industry is not speaking with one voice, but it is now calling for congressional action. The move centers on pushing policymakers to address priority issues affecting the sector.

2026-07-23T08:05:45.574798-07:00

Industry coalition urges Congress to take action on key aviation priorities

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US Intel Authorization Act targets commercial Earth-observation data sharing, proposing tighter controls on what operators can m A proposed provision in the US Intel Authorization Act would treat commercial EO data access as a controlled privilege rather than a right, seeking to limit what Earth-observation satellite operators can publicly share. The measure frames data dissemination as something the government should govern for security reasons.

2026-07-23T05:50:38.223321-07:00

US Intel Authorization Act targets commercial Earth-observation data sharing, proposing tighter controls on what operators can m

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easyJet profit plunges 70% as Middle East-linked fuel costs collide with EU airline ownership review easyJet reported a 70% drop in third-quarter profit, with management citing higher fuel prices tied to the Middle East conflict and weaker booking trends. The carrier’s performance is also occurring under EU review of airline ownership rules, raising uncertainty around Apollo’s proposed takeover and the ability of prospective investors to complete a deal.

2026-07-23T01:49:36.860162-07:00

easyJet profit plunges 70% as Middle East-linked fuel costs collide with EU airline ownership review

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