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LODD Autonomous starts UAE GCAA certification program for Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft

LODD Autonomous says it has initiated a formal certification program with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for its Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft, moving from development and flight testing into the regulatory certification phase. The Abu Dhabi-based company is positioning Hili for eventual commercial cargo operations in the region.

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2026-07-01T01:16:40.891085-07:00

Reuters

Beijing skyscraper crash raises alarm over China’s low-altitude flight safety gaps and airspace oversight

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2026-06-30T23:45:34.612070-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

EU proposes 2 GHz MSS spectrum split for sovereign satellite connectivity; next steps include post-summer consortium call

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2026-07-01T00:51:26.621192-07:00

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FAA proposes new noise standards to enable civil supersonic travel over the continental U.S.

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2026-06-30T23:31:38.086266-07:00

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eVTOL Insights

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LODD Autonomous starts UAE GCAA certification program for Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft LODD Autonomous says it has initiated a formal certification program with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) for its Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft, moving from development and flight testing into the regulatory certification phase. The Abu Dhabi-based company is positioning Hili for eventual commercial cargo operations in the region.

2026-07-01T01:16:40.891085-07:00

LODD Autonomous starts UAE GCAA certification program for Hili hybrid VTOL cargo aircraft

SpaceWatch Global

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EU proposes 2 GHz MSS spectrum split for sovereign satellite connectivity; next steps include post-summer consortium call European Commission Henna Virkkunen outlined plans to divide the 2 GHz spectrum used for mobile satellite services (MSS), with the aim of supporting sovereign European satellite connectivity. The Commission plans a follow-up consortium call after summer to progress coordination and planning.

2026-07-01T00:51:26.621192-07:00

EU proposes 2 GHz MSS spectrum split for sovereign satellite connectivity; next steps include post-summer consortium call

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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DOT proposes repealing Obama-era all-in airfare advertising rules, letting airlines show base fares excluding taxes/fees more pr The US Department of Transportation has proposed fully repealing an Obama-era requirement that airfare ads and commercials display tax-inclusive “all-in” pricing. Under the proposal, airlines could present base fares excluding taxes and fees more prominently, while allowing tax/fee components to appear alongside the total rather than keeping the all-in price as the dominant figure.

2026-07-01T00:14:24.940843-07:00

DOT proposes repealing Obama-era all-in airfare advertising rules, letting airlines show base fares excluding taxes/fees more pr

Reuters

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Beijing skyscraper crash raises alarm over China’s low-altitude flight safety gaps and airspace oversight A small aircraft crash into Beijing’s tallest building has triggered scrutiny of low-altitude flight operations in the capital amid reported silence from regulators. The incident is already chilling parts of the sector and highlighting potential safety and oversight gaps around controlled airspace and sensitive operating areas.

2026-06-30T23:45:34.612070-07:00

Beijing skyscraper crash raises alarm over China’s low-altitude flight safety gaps and airspace oversight

Aviation Source

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FAA proposes new noise standards to enable civil supersonic travel over the continental U.S. The FAA is proposing new civil supersonic noise standards aimed at making overland supersonic travel across the continental United States possible. The rulemaking would adjust the regulatory framework governing aircraft noise impacts as supersonic operations move closer to practical deployment.

2026-06-30T23:31:38.086266-07:00

FAA proposes new noise standards to enable civil supersonic travel over the continental U.S.

Politico

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FAA decision clears SpaceX rocket launch licensing while tightening employee stock-trading restrictions The FAA has licensed SpaceX’s rocket launches, authorizing the company’s launch activities under the agency’s safety framework. Separately, the FAA is directing that employees can’t purchase SpaceX stock, signaling additional compliance guardrails tied to regulatory oversight.

2026-06-30T15:48:15.048023-07:00

FAA decision clears SpaceX rocket launch licensing while tightening employee stock-trading restrictions

FlightGlobal

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FAA imposes 5G operating limits on aircraft flying to Canada from 1 July, with ~1,000 US-registered aircraft affected The FAA issued new operating limitations and airworthiness directives tied to 5G radio-frequency interference risk for aircraft operating in Canadian airspace starting 1 July. The rules require equipment “tolerant” capability or radio-altimeter upgrades and block non-tolerant jets from certain low-visibility approaches.

2026-06-30T15:32:06.836634-07:00

FAA imposes 5G operating limits on aircraft flying to Canada from 1 July, with ~1,000 US-registered aircraft affected

Bloomberg

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US DOT proposes rollback of Obama-era airline airfare display rule The US Transportation Department is proposing to roll back an Obama-era requirement that airlines display total ticket prices more prominently than individual components such as taxes and fees in their advertising. The change would alter how airlines present pricing and fee breakdowns to customers.

2026-06-30T14:18:43.857852-07:00

US DOT proposes rollback of Obama-era airline airfare display rule

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