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UK court rejects Chubb and Fidelis bid to recover ~$340mn in Russia war-risk claims for aircraft lost to lessors

The Commercial High Court of England and Wales rejected claims by Chubb European Group and Fidelis Insurance Ireland seeking to recover about USD340 million from war-risk underwriters over payouts tied to aircraft lost to lessors after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The ruling limits insurers’ ability to claw back losses under similar war-risk structures.

2026-06-02T07:57:02.054042-07:00

Via Satellite

Earth-observation EO market growth hinges on regulation as Europe targets defense and green/digital transitions

2026-06-02T06:42:35.511099-07:00

SpaceNews.com

AIAA and operators update LEO orbital safety guidelines as megaconstellations raise debris and upper-atmosphere climate risks

2026-06-02T04:11:18.804791-07:00

AeroTime

FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision

2026-06-01T20:42:44.163513-07:00

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House NDAA would eliminate Pentagon “speed” space acquisition offices (SDA and RCO) The House’s annual defense authorization bill would eliminate two Pentagon offices created to accelerate space acquisition, a move that could force a reshaping of how the Pentagon buys and fields space capabilities. The change targets organizational mechanisms intended to compress timelines and execution.

2026-06-02T10:57:11.965553-07:00

House NDAA would eliminate Pentagon “speed” space acquisition offices (SDA and RCO)

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UK court rejects Chubb and Fidelis bid to recover ~$340mn in Russia war-risk claims for aircraft lost to lessors The Commercial High Court of England and Wales rejected claims by Chubb European Group and Fidelis Insurance Ireland seeking to recover about USD340 million from war-risk underwriters over payouts tied to aircraft lost to lessors after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The ruling limits insurers’ ability to claw back losses under similar war-risk structures.

2026-06-02T07:57:02.054042-07:00

UK court rejects Chubb and Fidelis bid to recover ~$340mn in Russia war-risk claims for aircraft lost to lessors

Via Satellite

Earth-observation EO market growth hinges on regulation as Europe targets defense and green/digital transitions New analysis frames Earth observation as a strategic capability for Europe’s defense needs and green/digital transitions, mapping who builds EO satellites and how production is split across segments and countries. The market outlook points to faster growth through 2026, shaped by regulatory conditions and demand drivers.

2026-06-02T06:42:35.511099-07:00

Earth-observation EO market growth hinges on regulation as Europe targets defense and green/digital transitions

SpaceNews.com

AIAA and operators update LEO orbital safety guidelines as megaconstellations raise debris and upper-atmosphere climate risks Researchers and industry groups are pressing for stronger protections as megaconstellations proliferate in low Earth orbit. New work links constellation-related pollution to a potentially large share of the space sector’s climate impact by 2029, while AIAA and major operators publish updated Orbital Safety Best Practices on maneuvers and disposal to stay ahead of regulations.

2026-06-02T04:11:18.804791-07:00

AIAA and operators update LEO orbital safety guidelines as megaconstellations raise debris and upper-atmosphere climate risks

FlightGlobal

EU reviews CORSIA effectiveness; pressure mounts over treatment of non‑EU flights under ETS The European Commission is conducting a summer review of CORSIA’s effectiveness and whether to extend it, revisiting how aviation emissions on non‑EU flights should be handled. The move is already renewing industry debate over extending or reframing the EU ETS scope for routes beyond EU airspace.

2026-06-02T02:26:36.056476-07:00

EU reviews CORSIA effectiveness; pressure mounts over treatment of non‑EU flights under ETS

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Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring airBaltic has submitted an updated business plan to the Latvian government for evaluation by mid–3Q26. Latvia’s transport minister said a draft plan is finished at management level and will be reviewed by the airline’s supervisory board before the state assessment.

2026-06-02T01:26:16.703301-07:00

Latvia to assess airBaltic’s new business plan by mid–3Q26 as government reviews carrier restructuring

AeroTime

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FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision Following the fatal 2025 DCA midair collision, the FAA and NTSB are divided on whether to require ADS-B In cockpit technology. The dispute centers on whether an ADS-B In mandate is the right regulatory lever versus alternative safety actions and equipage scope/timing.

2026-06-01T20:42:44.163513-07:00

FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision

Reuters

DHS chief says international processing won’t stop at Newark Liberty amid “sanctuary city” dispute U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said he does not need to halt international flight processing at Newark Liberty International Airport, citing cooperation from state and local law enforcement near a detention center. The comment directly challenges prior warnings that CBP enforcement measures could disrupt inbound arrivals.

2026-06-01T17:41:31.598913-07:00

DHS chief says international processing won’t stop at Newark Liberty amid “sanctuary city” dispute

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UK court rejects Chubb and Fidelis bid to recover ~$340mn in Russia war-risk claims for aircraft lost to lessors

Earth-observation EO market growth hinges on regulation as Europe targets defense and green/digital transitions

AIAA and operators update LEO orbital safety guidelines as megaconstellations raise debris and upper-atmosphere climate risks

FAA and NTSB split over whether to mandate ADS-B In after fatal 2025 DCA midair collision

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