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ALPA pushes back after federal directive to purge DEI from aviation

The Air Line Pilots Association publicly defended its members after the Trump administration issued a new federal directive calling to "purge DEI from our skies." ALPA said the measure unfairly targets pilots, undermines workplace inclusion, and signalled it would resist enforcement actions affecting recruitment and training.

2026-02-15T05:13:39.580685-08:00

European Spaceflight

UK government reportedly blocks The Exploration Company’s proposed purchase of Orbex

2026-02-14T06:57:19.003270-08:00

Flying Magazine

FAA Greenlights New SpaceX Starship Trajectories Over U.S. Mainland

2026-02-14T07:10:45.547614-08:00

Associated Press

TSA officers working without pay as DHS funding lapses, raising risk of airport delays

2026-02-13T21:10:35.164216-08:00

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ALPA pushes back after federal directive to purge DEI from aviation The Air Line Pilots Association publicly defended its members after the Trump administration issued a new federal directive calling to "purge DEI from our skies." ALPA said the measure unfairly targets pilots, undermines workplace inclusion, and signalled it would resist enforcement actions affecting recruitment and training.

2026-02-15T05:13:39.580685-08:00

ALPA pushes back after federal directive to purge DEI from aviation

Flying Magazine

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FAA Greenlights New SpaceX Starship Trajectories Over U.S. Mainland The FAA has issued a finding of no significant impact for SpaceX's proposal to fly Starship/Super Heavy trajectories over Florida and other U.S. states, clearing an environmental hurdle for mainland overflights and opening regulatory pathways for expanded East Coast launch operations.

2026-02-14T07:10:45.547614-08:00

FAA Greenlights New SpaceX Starship Trajectories Over U.S. Mainland

European Spaceflight

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UK government reportedly blocks The Exploration Company’s proposed purchase of Orbex The Exploration Company said the UK government has blocked its proposed acquisition of Orbex, halting the planned transaction. The company's statement did not disclose the government's rationale, timing, or whether any appeals or remedial steps will follow.

2026-02-14T06:57:19.003270-08:00

UK government reportedly blocks The Exploration Company’s proposed purchase of Orbex

Reuters

Vietnam approves SpaceX's Starlink service Vietnam's government has authorised SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service, state media reported. The approval allows Starlink to operate in Vietnam, marking another national rollout for SpaceX's low‑Earth orbit broadband offering and expanding its presence in the Asia‑Pacific region.

2026-02-14T05:20:16.421123-08:00

Vietnam approves SpaceX's Starlink service

Associated Press

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TSA officers working without pay as DHS funding lapses, raising risk of airport delays A lapse in Department of Homeland Security funding has put TSA and other homeland security officers on duty without pay as a partial government shutdown begins. Trade groups and carriers warn the staffing and funding gap could lengthen security lines, strain screening operations and disrupt travel.

2026-02-13T21:10:35.164216-08:00

TSA officers working without pay as DHS funding lapses, raising risk of airport delays

SpaceNews.com

Senate Commerce Committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing after revising automatic-approval provisions The Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill to streamline satellite licensing at the FCC, revising previously proposed automatic‑approval provisions that drew scrutiny. Lawmakers say the measure will shorten review timelines and provide greater predictability for satellite operators and ground infrastructure applicants.

2026-02-13T13:27:20.789960-08:00

Senate Commerce Committee advances bill to streamline FCC satellite licensing after revising automatic-approval provisions

Reuters

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Envoy files to restart Miami–Caracas/Maracaibo services after seven‑year pause Envoy Air, American's wholly owned regional carrier, has filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation for exemption authority to operate scheduled Miami–Caracas and Miami–Maracaibo passenger services under the American Eagle brand, seeking to restart U.S.–Venezuela routes after a seven‑year suspension.

2026-02-13T12:39:21.880377-08:00

Envoy files to restart Miami–Caracas/Maracaibo services after seven‑year pause

Reuters

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DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate India's aviation regulator DGCA has fined Air India Rs 1 crore (~$110,350) after an Airbus A320 operated eight passenger sectors on Nov 24–25 without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate. The DGCA suspended two CAMO executives and ordered removal of responsible post‑holders, citing erosion of public confidence.

2026-02-13T12:13:15.738250-08:00

DGCA fines Air India Rs 1 crore after A320 operated eight flights without valid airworthiness certificate

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ALPA pushes back after federal directive to purge DEI from aviation

UK government reportedly blocks The Exploration Company’s proposed purchase of Orbex

FAA Greenlights New SpaceX Starship Trajectories Over U.S. Mainland

TSA officers working without pay as DHS funding lapses, raising risk of airport delays

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