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Italy fines Ryanair €255.8m for blocking online travel agencies

Italy's competition authority has fined Ryanair €255.8m for allegedly abusing its market power by blocking online travel agencies from selling its fares, a ruling the carrier said it will 'immediately appeal'. The penalty targets Ryanair's distribution practices and could change airline–OTA dynamics across Europe.

2025-12-23T03:29:42.163358-08:00

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Congress weighs FAA funding fixes and regulatory changes to open U.S. skies to civil supersonic flight

2025-12-23T10:32:49.795405-08:00

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FAA proposes $15.7M penalty for Aery Aviation over unapproved Learjet banner- and target-tow modifications

2025-12-22T09:19:10.939807-08:00

Flying Magazine

Report: SpaceX notified FAA only after agency had activated debris-response areas following Starship explosion

2025-12-23T06:08:31.428535-08:00

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GlobalX granted authorization to operate intra‑Canada charter flights GlobalX has been granted authorization to operate intra‑Canada charter flights, the approval reported by ch-aviation. The clearance permits GlobalX to conduct domestic charter services within Canada, enabling the carrier to expand its operational footprint and offer ad‑hoc airlift on Canadian routes.

2025-12-23T11:57:21.610089-08:00

GlobalX granted authorization to operate intra‑Canada charter flights

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Congress weighs FAA funding fixes and regulatory changes to open U.S. skies to civil supersonic flight Congress is considering measures to stabilize FAA funding and shore up operational resilience — including pay and staffing provisions for air-traffic control — while advancing regulatory changes intended to clear the way for civilian supersonic overland flight. The debate pits near-term operational reliability against long-term industry innovation.

2025-12-23T10:32:49.795405-08:00

Congress weighs FAA funding fixes and regulatory changes to open U.S. skies to civil supersonic flight

Flying Magazine

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Report: SpaceX notified FAA only after agency had activated debris-response areas following Starship explosion Reports say SpaceX informed the FAA about the Starship explosion only after the agency had already activated debris-response areas, despite the event producing potentially hazardous debris. The timing highlights a discrepancy in notification that bears on launch–airspace coordination and debris response protocols.

2025-12-23T06:08:31.428535-08:00

Report: SpaceX notified FAA only after agency had activated debris-response areas following Starship explosion

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The Policy Questions Facing a Lunar Economy Once engineers solve the technical barriers to sustained lunar operations, policymakers must establish legal, environmental and governance frameworks to enable commerce on the Moon. Decisions on access rights, dispute resolution and sustainability will determine who can invest, extract resources and operate long-term on the lunar surface.

2025-12-23T05:38:54.956723-08:00

The Policy Questions Facing a Lunar Economy

ch-aviation

Azores Airlines privatisation is irreversible Portuguese authorities have declared the privatisation of Azores Airlines irreversible, committing to proceed with a sale of the regional carrier. The government’s statement closes the door on reverting to state ownership and formalises steps toward transferring control despite the airline’s financial pressures.

2025-12-23T05:19:11.613098-08:00

Azores Airlines privatisation is irreversible

DefenseNews.com

Swedish air chief sets 2026 fighter decision timeline, highlights Gripen E's anti‑drone role Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman said the Swedish Air Force will keep options open on a next‑generation fighter and aims to make a decision in 2026. He highlighted the JAS 39 Gripen E’s growing roles — including anti‑drone missions — and Sweden’s NATO aspirations.

2025-12-23T05:18:08.038359-08:00

Swedish air chief sets 2026 fighter decision timeline, highlights Gripen E's anti‑drone role

SpaceWatch Global

Germany's 2025 pivot to space defence — interview with PD Dr Antje Noetzold PD Dr Antje Noetzold outlines Germany's 2025 shift in space defence and security policy, detailing new strategic priorities, capability directions and the rationale behind Berlin’s move. The interview assesses implications for procurement, industry roles and cooperation with European and NATO partners.

2025-12-23T04:24:21.465813-08:00

Germany's 2025 pivot to space defence — interview with PD Dr Antje Noetzold

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Italy fines Ryanair €255.8m for blocking online travel agencies Italy's competition authority has fined Ryanair €255.8m for allegedly abusing its market power by blocking online travel agencies from selling its fares, a ruling the carrier said it will 'immediately appeal'. The penalty targets Ryanair's distribution practices and could change airline–OTA dynamics across Europe.

2025-12-23T03:29:42.163358-08:00

Italy fines Ryanair €255.8m for blocking online travel agencies

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Italy fines Ryanair €255.8m for blocking online travel agencies

Congress weighs FAA funding fixes and regulatory changes to open U.S. skies to civil supersonic flight

FAA proposes $15.7M penalty for Aery Aviation over unapproved Learjet banner- and target-tow modifications

Report: SpaceX notified FAA only after agency had activated debris-response areas following Starship explosion

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