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Japan pushes to sharply increase launch cadence despite fleet and vehicle bottlenecks

The Japanese government is seeking to ramp up the number of launches significantly, even as it faces ongoing challenges with existing launch vehicles and uncertainty around the readiness of newer systems. The push highlights the tension between policy goals for higher launch activity and practical constraints in vehicle capacity.

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2026-07-15T03:39:50.359979-07:00

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Serbia reviews amendments to regulatory framework governing foreign airline operations

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2026-07-15T04:29:51.000123-07:00

Bloomberg

Pentagon blocks watchdog review of F-35 cost report for first time in 20+ years

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2026-07-15T02:29:11.394080-07:00

Reuters

AAIB advances AI171 crash investigation toward final report by October 2026; Supreme Court bars disclosure of CVR transcript

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2026-07-14T21:29:42.015755-07:00

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Serbia reviews amendments to regulatory framework governing foreign airline operations Serbian Prime Minister Đuro Macut met with Serbian Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD) representatives on June 29, 2026 to discuss amendments to the regulatory frameworks currently governing the operation of foreign airlines in the country. The review targets the rules applied to non-domestic carriers’ market participation and compliance obligations.

2026-07-15T04:29:51.000123-07:00

Serbia reviews amendments to regulatory framework governing foreign airline operations

SpaceNews.com

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Japan pushes to sharply increase launch cadence despite fleet and vehicle bottlenecks The Japanese government is seeking to ramp up the number of launches significantly, even as it faces ongoing challenges with existing launch vehicles and uncertainty around the readiness of newer systems. The push highlights the tension between policy goals for higher launch activity and practical constraints in vehicle capacity.

2026-07-15T03:39:50.359979-07:00

Japan pushes to sharply increase launch cadence despite fleet and vehicle bottlenecks

Bloomberg

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Pentagon blocks watchdog review of F-35 cost report for first time in 20+ years The Pentagon has blocked the public release of a congressionally mandated annual report reviewing the F-35 program’s costs, marking the first such restriction in more than two decades. The decision keeps public scrutiny focused on a program long described as costly and controversial.

2026-07-15T02:29:11.394080-07:00

Pentagon blocks watchdog review of F-35 cost report for first time in 20+ years

Reuters

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AAIB advances AI171 crash investigation toward final report by October 2026; Supreme Court bars disclosure of CVR transcript India’s aircraft accident investigation body (AAIB) says the AI171 probe has entered its final stages, including a cockpit voice recorder transcript and a psychological autopsy. In court filings, AAIB expects to complete the investigation and submit a final report by October 2026, while opposing release of cockpit recordings, citing legal restrictions.

2026-07-14T21:29:42.015755-07:00

AAIB advances AI171 crash investigation toward final report by October 2026; Supreme Court bars disclosure of CVR transcript

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ICAO calls for closer Member State coordination to implement CORSIA ICAO urged Member States to strengthen cooperation to improve implementation of CORSIA, focusing on greater alignment across national approaches. The push aims to support consistent carbon accounting and reporting and to reduce friction in how airlines meet compliance requirements under the scheme.

2026-07-14T10:45:04.396028-07:00

ICAO calls for closer Member State coordination to implement CORSIA

Reuters

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Germany presses for on-time delivery of €10B military satellite program German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius urged strict timetable and budget discipline for a planned German military satellite project valued at €10 billion, warning that delays are unacceptable given current security threats. The remarks were made in the context of NATO command-and-control handover activities.

2026-07-14T08:45:48.692615-07:00

Germany presses for on-time delivery of €10B military satellite program

SpaceNews.com

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UK government preparing new whole-of-government space strategy The UK government is preparing to release a new space strategy framed as a “whole-of-government” approach to space. The plan is intended to coordinate space policy and activities across departments, aligning national objectives and implementation under one overarching framework.

2026-07-14T05:15:27.297392-07:00

UK government preparing new whole-of-government space strategy

Reuters

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China-based lessors seek DGCA deregistration and repossession of four Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets leased to SpiceJet after missed leas China’s largest bank and other aircraft lessors have asked India’s DGCA to deregister four Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) aircraft leased to SpiceJet, initiating the repossession and return process. The move follows SpiceJet’s failure to meet lease-payment obligations, with four additional aircraft now slated to leave the carrier.

2026-07-13T23:25:29.400132-07:00

China-based lessors seek DGCA deregistration and repossession of four Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets leased to SpiceJet after missed leas

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