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U.S. House to advance ALERT Act to mandate ADS-B In equipage for aircraft in U.S. airspace

The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on a revised version of the ALERT Act requiring aircraft operating in U.S. airspace to be equipped with ADS-B In. Passage would tighten ADS-B In equipage obligations and accelerate compliance timelines for operators.

2026-04-14T16:08:15.026523-07:00

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Senate Commerce panel approves Mental Health in Aviation Act to push FAA pilot and air-traffic-controller rule revisions

2026-04-14T14:53:57.154865-07:00

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White House orders NASA, Pentagon and DOE to develop space nuclear power systems for first launches as soon as 2028

2026-04-14T11:28:19.787759-07:00

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Iran-war jet fuel shock escalates into a Europe-wide shortage risk, with potential May–June flight cancellations

2026-04-14T03:12:30.108887-07:00

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U.S. House to advance ALERT Act to mandate ADS-B In equipage for aircraft in U.S. airspace The U.S. House of Representatives is poised to vote on a revised version of the ALERT Act requiring aircraft operating in U.S. airspace to be equipped with ADS-B In. Passage would tighten ADS-B In equipage obligations and accelerate compliance timelines for operators.

2026-04-14T16:08:15.026523-07:00

U.S. House to advance ALERT Act to mandate ADS-B In equipage for aircraft in U.S. airspace

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Senate Commerce panel approves Mental Health in Aviation Act to push FAA pilot and air-traffic-controller rule revisions A U.S. Senate committee on April 14 approved legislation requiring the FAA to revise its regulations addressing pilots’ and air traffic controllers’ mental health. The bill, the Mental Health in Aviation Act of 2025, is aimed at tackling long-standing, widely recognized problems in aviation mental-health oversight.

2026-04-14T14:53:57.154865-07:00

Senate Commerce panel approves Mental Health in Aviation Act to push FAA pilot and air-traffic-controller rule revisions

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NBAA backs Senate committee passage of mental wellness bill for air traffic controllers, pilots The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) welcomed passage by a U.S. Senate Commerce committee of legislation aimed at expanding access to mental health resources and treatments for air traffic controllers, pilots and others. The move targets improving support for aviation personnel through dedicated mental wellness provisions.

2026-04-14T14:53:57.154865-07:00

NBAA backs Senate committee passage of mental wellness bill for air traffic controllers, pilots

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White House orders NASA, Pentagon and DOE to develop space nuclear power systems for first launches as soon as 2028 A White House policy released April 14 directs NASA, the Pentagon and the Department of Energy to develop space nuclear power systems with an earliest launch target of 2028. NASA’s goal is to field a nuclear-reactor-powered interplanetary spacecraft capable of a Mars-bound mission by the end of 2028—widely viewed as highly ambitious.

2026-04-14T11:28:19.787759-07:00

White House orders NASA, Pentagon and DOE to develop space nuclear power systems for first launches as soon as 2028

SpaceNews.com

COPUOS at a turning point as space governance confronts a new era The article frames COPUOS as potentially at a decisive moment for international space governance, arguing that the mechanisms used to manage space activities need to evolve for today’s pace of commercial expansion and operational complexity.

2026-04-14T09:15:01.362278-07:00

COPUOS at a turning point as space governance confronts a new era

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Iran-war jet fuel shock escalates into a Europe-wide shortage risk, with potential May–June flight cancellations Qantas, Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic warned the Iran conflict is driving spiralling jet-fuel costs and supply constraints that could force capacity cuts and even aircraft groundings. Europe’s airport and industry bodies warn of a “systemic” kerosene shortage within weeks and potential major disruptions during peak travel.

2026-04-14T03:12:30.108887-07:00

Iran-war jet fuel shock escalates into a Europe-wide shortage risk, with potential May–June flight cancellations

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Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26 Dubai’s airport operator is extending restrictions on foreign carriers by limiting each airline to one daily round trip between Dubai International and Dubai World Central from April 20 through mid-2Q26. The cap tightens hub access during a period of ongoing network volatility in the region.

2026-04-13T21:14:32.114550-07:00

Dubai airport operator extends foreign airline caps with one daily round-trip limit to MID-2Q26

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Trump signs legislation reauthorizing SBIR President Trump has signed legislation that reauthorizes the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The move extends SBIR’s authorization and continues the government’s structured funding pathway for qualifying small businesses developing new technologies across civilian and defense-relevant innovation areas.

2026-04-13T20:18:16.860635-07:00

Trump signs legislation reauthorizing SBIR

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U.S. House to advance ALERT Act to mandate ADS-B In equipage for aircraft in U.S. airspace

Senate Commerce panel approves Mental Health in Aviation Act to push FAA pilot and air-traffic-controller rule revisions

White House orders NASA, Pentagon and DOE to develop space nuclear power systems for first launches as soon as 2028

Iran-war jet fuel shock escalates into a Europe-wide shortage risk, with potential May–June flight cancellations

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