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India seeks fare data from IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa in antitrust probe after December disruptions

India's government has asked IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa to provide data on average fares charged, a government document shows. Antitrust authorities say the request is part of an investigation into the unprecedented travel disruptions that paralysed domestic air services in December.

2026-01-07T02:06:16.810830-08:00

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FAA awards Indra and RTX contracts to replace 1980s air‑traffic radars; Indra to build units in Kansas

2026-01-05T14:45:03.283207-08:00

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Seoul assigns remedy routes to T'way, Air Premia and Alaska Airlines

2026-01-06T18:24:04.566357-08:00

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SpaceX reports 148,696 Starlink collision‑avoidance maneuvers in six months; operator reporting criticized

2026-01-06T12:14:47.346510-08:00

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India seeks fare data from IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa in antitrust probe after December disruptions India's government has asked IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa to provide data on average fares charged, a government document shows. Antitrust authorities say the request is part of an investigation into the unprecedented travel disruptions that paralysed domestic air services in December.

2026-01-07T02:06:16.810830-08:00

India seeks fare data from IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa in antitrust probe after December disruptions

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Seoul assigns remedy routes to T'way, Air Premia and Alaska Airlines Seoul has assigned remedy routes to T'way, Air Premia and Alaska Airlines, granting each carrier additional international rights that reallocate capacity out of the capital. The allocations reshape short- and long‑haul connectivity from Seoul and have implications for carriers' network plans and competitive dynamics.

2026-01-06T18:24:04.566357-08:00

Seoul assigns remedy routes to T'way, Air Premia and Alaska Airlines

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SpaceX reports 148,696 Starlink collision‑avoidance maneuvers in six months; operator reporting criticized SpaceX reported 148,696 collision‑avoidance maneuvers by its Starlink constellation over a recent six‑month period. The disclosure drew criticism from other satellite operators and observers for the company's reporting practices and transparency around conjunction assessments and maneuver notifications, including timeliness and data sharing, officials said.

2026-01-06T12:14:47.346510-08:00

SpaceX reports 148,696 Starlink collision‑avoidance maneuvers in six months; operator reporting criticized

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Space Force 2040: Gen. Shawn N. Bratton on Preparing for the Future Fight Vice Chief of Space Operations Gen. Shawn N. Bratton warns the U.S. Space Force of 2040 will operate in a far more contested environment and lays out how the service must prepare for the "future fight," shaping doctrine, forces and readiness over the coming decade.

2026-01-06T09:25:47.292414-08:00

Space Force 2040: Gen. Shawn N. Bratton on Preparing for the Future Fight

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EU extends deadlines for TAP and SATA divestments, including 51% Azores Airlines sale The European Commission has extended deadlines for TAP Air Portugal and SATA Group to complete divestments required as conditions of pandemic-era state aid. The move extends the timeframe for SATA to sell a 51% stake in Azores Airlines and for TAP to divest specified non‑core businesses.

2026-01-06T06:02:40.415274-08:00

EU extends deadlines for TAP and SATA divestments, including 51% Azores Airlines sale

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Germany grants VAT exemption to Lufthansa CityLine Germany's tax authorities have granted Lufthansa CityLine a value‑added tax (VAT) exemption, changing the carrier's VAT treatment within Germany. The ruling formalises CityLine's tax status and removes VAT liabilities for the activities covered by the exemption, with implications for the airline's cost base and accounting in the German market.

2026-01-06T06:01:28.835444-08:00

Germany grants VAT exemption to Lufthansa CityLine

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FAA proposes radio‑altimeter retrofit; U.S. carriers and private operators face $4.5bn bill ahead of upper C‑band 5G rollout The FAA proposed a rule requiring U.S. carriers and private aircraft operators to retrofit radio altimeters to next‑generation standards ahead of planned upper C‑band spectrum sales and 5G activation, estimating a $4.49bn industry bill to ensure altimeters function reliably between 2029 and 2032.

2026-01-05T18:59:05.399347-08:00

FAA proposes radio‑altimeter retrofit; U.S. carriers and private operators face $4.5bn bill ahead of upper C‑band 5G rollout

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Ryanair contract with OTAs shows €40,000 integration fee and sales restrictions Ryanair's contracts with approved online travel agencies require OTAs to pay a more than €40,000 integration fee and include sales restrictions, documents show. The terms illuminate the distribution tactics at the centre of recent European regulatory scrutiny and enforcement actions.

2026-01-05T14:46:14.348360-08:00

Ryanair contract with OTAs shows €40,000 integration fee and sales restrictions

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India seeks fare data from IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet and Akasa in antitrust probe after December disruptions

FAA awards Indra and RTX contracts to replace 1980s air‑traffic radars; Indra to build units in Kansas

Seoul assigns remedy routes to T'way, Air Premia and Alaska Airlines

SpaceX reports 148,696 Starlink collision‑avoidance maneuvers in six months; operator reporting criticized

News Timeline