News

Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

White House proposes $18.8B NASA budget with deep science and STEM cuts; advocates and lawmakers prepare to fight

The Trump administration’s FY2027 budget proposes $18.8 billion for NASA, a plan that would sharply reduce science and STEM programs and prompt immediate opposition. Advocacy groups and members of Congress are mobilizing for a budget battle to defend agency missions and funding priorities.

2026-04-07T10:31:20.933978-07:00

SpaceNews.com

NASA's stop‑start approach leaves commercial LEO station developers scrambling

2026-04-08T04:07:22.948498-07:00

aircanada.com

Air Canada pilots third‑party ADR for APPR compensation claims with 500‑customer trial

2026-04-08T03:06:51.020022-07:00

SpaceNews.com

As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront

2026-04-08T03:32:23.093976-07:00

News Timeline

SpaceNews.com

❗️

NASA's stop‑start approach leaves commercial LEO station developers scrambling Commercial space companies are facing uncertainty and reworking plans as NASA alternates support and delays for private low‑Earth‑orbit station programs, complicating investment, timelines and payload manifests. Developers report rushed pivots, contract renegotiations and difficulty lining up customers and supply‑chain commitments.

2026-04-08T04:07:22.948498-07:00

NASA's stop‑start approach leaves commercial LEO station developers scrambling

SpaceNews.com

As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront As threats to satellites spread, space security has emerged as a central strategic concern. Governments and industry are prioritizing protection and resilience for orbital assets amid a multiplying threat environment, elevating policy, procurement and operational responses across defence and commercial space sectors.

2026-04-08T03:32:23.093976-07:00

As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront

aircanada.com

Air Canada pilots third‑party ADR for APPR compensation claims with 500‑customer trial Air Canada has launched a limited pilot of a third‑party Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to settle customer compensation claims under Canada’s Airline Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR). The randomized trial invites 500 customers and will evaluate ADR’s effectiveness at resolving disputes outside traditional claims channels.

2026-04-08T03:06:51.020022-07:00

Air Canada pilots third‑party ADR for APPR compensation claims with 500‑customer trial

Reuters

❗️

India orders 25% cut to landing and parking charges for domestic flights for three months India's airport regulator ordered a temporary 25% cut to landing and parking charges for domestic flights at major and non‑major airports, effective immediately for three months. The emergency measure aims to ease airline costs amid higher jet fuel and airspace disruptions from the Iran war and will be reviewed.

2026-04-07T23:12:31.597516-07:00

India orders 25% cut to landing and parking charges for domestic flights for three months

Reuters

Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE Emirates posted on its website that Iranian nationals are not permitted to enter or transit the United Arab Emirates, a sudden travel restriction that could disrupt connections through Dubai's hub and strand affected passengers. The carrier's notice offered no additional operational details.

2026-04-07T14:12:15.892450-07:00

Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

CNBC

❗️

DOT's Duffy signals openness to U.S. airline mergers, stresses consumer protections U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he sees “room” for consolidation in the U.S. airline industry but any mergers would face close regulatory scrutiny over effects on prices, competition and could require divestitures. Framing the issue as administration‑friendly to deals, he put carriers such as Spirit and JetBlue in focus.

2026-04-07T12:19:53.078445-07:00

DOT's Duffy signals openness to U.S. airline mergers, stresses consumer protections

Flying Magazine

❗️

FAA runs airport-based detect-and-avoid trials to test ACAS X; Reliable Robotics completes FAA contract The FAA flew remotely piloted aircraft in and around airports to test ACAS X and assess detect-and-avoid performance, with Reliable Robotics completing contract trials for the agency. The data will inform standards and certification pathways for large uncrewed aircraft operating in terminal airspace.

2026-04-07T11:51:13.899266-07:00

FAA runs airport-based detect-and-avoid trials to test ACAS X; Reliable Robotics completes FAA contract

Aviation Week

❗️

Southwest limits power banks to one per passenger as airlines tighten portable-charger rules Southwest Airlines will limit passengers to one portable power bank per person from 20 April and ban in‑flight charging and overhead-bin stowage, joining carriers tightening rules to reduce lithium‑ion battery fire risk. Airlines are formalizing passenger allowances amid recent onboard power‑bank incidents and new UN guidance.

2026-04-07T10:47:18.176444-07:00

Southwest limits power banks to one per passenger as airlines tighten portable-charger rules

Menu

Policy & Regulation News

White House proposes $18.8B NASA budget with deep science and STEM cuts; advocates and lawmakers prepare to fight

NASA's stop‑start approach leaves commercial LEO station developers scrambling

Air Canada pilots third‑party ADR for APPR compensation claims with 500‑customer trial

As Satellite Threats Multiply, Space Security Moves to the Forefront

News Timeline