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Reuters • David Shepardson

U.S. rescinds Biden-era rule requiring cash compensation for carrier-caused flight delays

The Trump administration on Friday formally withdrew a Biden-era proposal that would have required U.S. airlines to pay passengers cash compensation for flight disruptions caused by carriers. The move abandons a prospective federal mandate for automatic payouts in carrier-caused delays and cancellations.

2025-11-14T06:51:02.880504-08:00

FlightGlobal

Families appeal dismissal of DOJ criminal fraud case against Boeing over 737 MAX crashes

2025-11-14T15:28:52.185429-08:00

Bloomberg

Congress moves to end 43‑day U.S. government shutdown as airports reel from lasting disruptions

2025-11-12T02:11:23.488077-08:00

Bloomberg

Appeals court pauses DOT order to dissolve Delta–Aeroméxico transborder joint venture

2025-11-12T23:53:53.209284-08:00

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SpaceNews.com

OHB flags concern over planned European space joint venture OHB's CEO has voiced concern about a proposed joint venture among three rival European space companies, saying the consolidation could significantly alter competition and industrial capacity across the continent. His comments signal potential resistance from established suppliers to the planned deal.

2025-11-16T14:14:07.694393-08:00

OHB flags concern over planned European space joint venture

AINonline

Honeywell’s next‑gen 'black box' targets GPS jamming, pilot fatigue and expanded onboard monitoring Honeywell is developing a next‑generation flight recorder designed to detect GPS jamming, monitor pilot fatigue and broaden onboard data capture. The system aims to augment traditional voice and flight data recording with expanded sensor and avionics inputs to improve accident investigation, navigation resilience and operational monitoring.

2025-11-15T21:57:09.153580-08:00

Honeywell’s next‑gen 'black box' targets GPS jamming, pilot fatigue and expanded onboard monitoring

Space.com

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Avoiding Conflict on the Moon: Governing Lunar Water‑Ice Use and Appropriation As nations and commercial actors eye lunar water ice, a central question is whether its use can proceed without some level of appropriation. Developing clear legal and governance mechanisms to define access, extraction rights and dispute resolution is essential to avoid conflict and enable sustainable cislunar activity.

2025-11-15T06:11:51.314593-08:00

Avoiding Conflict on the Moon: Governing Lunar Water‑Ice Use and Appropriation

AINonline

Saudi regulator to accept FAA approval for Joby eVTOL, paving way for market entry Saudi aviation authorities will accept FAA type approval for Joby’s S4 eVTOL, clearing a regulatory path for the company’s market entry into the kingdom. Joby has also flown a hybrid, autonomous S4‑T demonstrator, underscoring progress on extended‑range and autonomy variants ahead of certification.

2025-11-15T00:56:56.480780-08:00

Saudi regulator to accept FAA approval for Joby eVTOL, paving way for market entry

AINonline

Europe and U.S. tighten maintenance SMS scrutiny — what airlines and MROs must do European and U.S. aviation authorities are increasing scrutiny of maintenance Safety Management Systems (SMS), prompting airlines and MROs to reassess policies, documentation and personnel training to meet evolving compliance expectations. The guidance raises the risk of expanded audits and enforcement actions that could disrupt maintenance operations.

2025-11-14T16:33:06.055829-08:00

Europe and U.S. tighten maintenance SMS scrutiny — what airlines and MROs must do

FlightGlobal

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Families appeal dismissal of DOJ criminal fraud case against Boeing over 737 MAX crashes Attorneys for families of 737 MAX crash victims have appealed a U.S. judge’s decision to dismiss the Department of Justice’s criminal fraud case against Boeing, arguing the ruling fails to protect the public interest. The appeal aims to revive federal criminal scrutiny tied to the MAX crashes.

2025-11-14T15:28:52.185429-08:00

Families appeal dismissal of DOJ criminal fraud case against Boeing over 737 MAX crashes

Via Satellite

FCC space chief pushes EPFD limits and faster Starlink rollout to curb inefficiencies and outpace China The FCC’s Space Bureau chief said he’s prioritizing removal of bureaucratic inefficiencies and setting EPFD limits to accelerate next‑generation satellite services — including a faster, gigabit Starlink rollout — aimed at preserving U.S. competitiveness and preventing China from gaining ground in the second space race.

2025-11-14T11:32:54.016002-08:00

FCC space chief pushes EPFD limits and faster Starlink rollout to curb inefficiencies and outpace China

Cranky Flier

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Shutdown Ends: DOT begins recovery from nationwide ATC capacity drawdowns The U.S. government shutdown has ended and the Department of Transportation has begun restoring air-traffic control capacity after unprecedented, DOT-mandated drawdowns that cut operations across major airports. The recovery reverses reductions imposed to manage controller staffing and safety risks during the funding lapse.

2025-11-14T11:16:52.998397-08:00

Shutdown Ends: DOT begins recovery from nationwide ATC capacity drawdowns

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