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Uganda watchdog cancels Uganda Airlines' aviation fuel and inflight services tender over discriminatory practices

Uganda's public procurement watchdog has cancelled Uganda Airlines' procurement for aviation fuel and inflight support, ruling the tender process unlawfully discriminatory. The decision voids the current sourcing exercise and focuses attention on the carrier's vendor-selection and procurement compliance.

2026-01-13T23:13:24.835710-08:00

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FAA invalidates SACI aircraft registrations, orders certificates surrendered and grounds N-registered aircraft

2026-01-13T15:16:29.829902-08:00

Politico

Defense bill accused of 'safety whitewash' amid backlash over military helicopter oversight

2026-01-13T14:32:55.887229-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Congressional hearing spotlights military dependence on NOAA weather and environmental data

2026-01-13T16:46:38.388582-08:00

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Uganda watchdog cancels Uganda Airlines' aviation fuel and inflight services tender over discriminatory practices Uganda's public procurement watchdog has cancelled Uganda Airlines' procurement for aviation fuel and inflight support, ruling the tender process unlawfully discriminatory. The decision voids the current sourcing exercise and focuses attention on the carrier's vendor-selection and procurement compliance.

2026-01-13T23:13:24.835710-08:00

Uganda watchdog cancels Uganda Airlines' aviation fuel and inflight services tender over discriminatory practices

SpaceNews.com

Congressional hearing spotlights military dependence on NOAA weather and environmental data A congressional hearing underscored the military's dependence on NOAA weather and environmental data for operational planning and tactical decision‑making. Lawmakers examined the risks of service interruptions, resilience of NOAA systems, and potential gaps that could affect readiness, navigation, and mission planning across defense activities.

2026-01-13T16:46:38.388582-08:00

Congressional hearing spotlights military dependence on NOAA weather and environmental data

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FAA invalidates SACI aircraft registrations, orders certificates surrendered and grounds N-registered aircraft The FAA has declared all aircraft registration certificates submitted by trustee Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. (SACI) invalid for failing U.S. citizen ownership requirements, ordering their surrender and grounding affected N‑registered aircraft — reported as 13 held in trust and as many as ~800 across filings.

2026-01-13T15:16:29.829902-08:00

FAA invalidates SACI aircraft registrations, orders certificates surrendered and grounds N-registered aircraft

Politico

Defense bill accused of 'safety whitewash' amid backlash over military helicopter oversight A provision in the Pentagon policy bill has enraged the National Transportation Safety Board chair, key Republicans and families of the January Potomac midair crash victims, who say it would roll back post‑crash safety reforms for military helicopter oversight and transponder/ADS‑B equipage.

2026-01-13T14:32:55.887229-08:00

Defense bill accused of 'safety whitewash' amid backlash over military helicopter oversight

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Scotland airspace modernisation: How flight paths around Edinburgh and Glasgow will change Scotland’s airspace modernisation plans will redraw arrival and departure routes around Edinburgh and Glasgow airports. This briefing explains the proposed flight‑path changes, which sectors and procedures are affected, and the practical implications for airline operations, air traffic management and local airspace users.

2026-01-13T10:18:57.682383-08:00

Scotland airspace modernisation: How flight paths around Edinburgh and Glasgow will change

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Mars Sample Return cancellation exposes gaps in space law With Mars Sample Return canceled, the focus shifts from engineering the return to testing the limits of international space law: cached samples on Perseverance raise immediate questions about custody, liability and scientific access, and whether existing treaties can prevent legal or geopolitical disputes.

2026-01-13T10:11:07.859652-08:00

Mars Sample Return cancellation exposes gaps in space law

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CAA, 4Air team to offer discounted sustainability and compliance tools to members The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has partnered with sustainability-tech provider 4Air to offer discounted access to 4Air’s tools that quantify flight emissions and support regulatory compliance for CAA members. The programme aims to help airlines and operators meet emerging reporting requirements and accelerate emissions reduction planning.

2026-01-13T09:00:21.842101-08:00

CAA, 4Air team to offer discounted sustainability and compliance tools to members

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Space Force pushes competition in satellite buys as industry warns of industrial-base risk The U.S. Space Force is pressing to inject more competition into satellite procurement, opening programs to new entrants. Satellite manufacturers warn that faster churn or fragmented contracts could unsettle investment, production continuity and the industrial base that underpins military space capability.

2026-01-13T06:07:34.937961-08:00

Space Force pushes competition in satellite buys as industry warns of industrial-base risk

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Uganda watchdog cancels Uganda Airlines' aviation fuel and inflight services tender over discriminatory practices

FAA invalidates SACI aircraft registrations, orders certificates surrendered and grounds N-registered aircraft

Defense bill accused of 'safety whitewash' amid backlash over military helicopter oversight

Congressional hearing spotlights military dependence on NOAA weather and environmental data

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