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FCC Space Bureau chief outlines regulatory reform agenda

The FCC's Space Bureau chief has set out a regulatory reform agenda focused on streamlining satellite licensing, tightening spectrum and interference rules, and removing procedural bottlenecks to accelerate commercial space services. The plan aims to modernize rules to support rapid satellite deployments and preserve U.S. competitiveness.

2026-02-11T21:13:50.981923-08:00

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Dublin Airport passenger cap set to end as Cabinet approves new bill

2026-02-11T14:55:00.652935-08:00

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FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

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Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies

2026-02-11T06:18:57.583336-08:00

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FCC Space Bureau chief outlines regulatory reform agenda The FCC's Space Bureau chief has set out a regulatory reform agenda focused on streamlining satellite licensing, tightening spectrum and interference rules, and removing procedural bottlenecks to accelerate commercial space services. The plan aims to modernize rules to support rapid satellite deployments and preserve U.S. competitiveness.

2026-02-11T21:13:50.981923-08:00

FCC Space Bureau chief outlines regulatory reform agenda

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Dublin Airport passenger cap set to end as Cabinet approves new bill Ireland’s cabinet has approved legislation to remove the long‑standing passenger cap at Dublin Airport, beginning the legal process to lift capacity limits that have constrained growth and route access. The move removes a major policy barrier shaping airport and airline planning.

2026-02-11T14:55:00.652935-08:00

Dublin Airport passenger cap set to end as Cabinet approves new bill

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Albany County bars public contracts with airlines that operate deportation flights Albany County Legislature filed a resolution prohibiting county officials and agencies from using public funds to contract with airlines that operate deportation flights. The measure would block procurement, leasing or service agreements with carriers participating in Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal operations.

2026-02-11T10:35:43.242212-08:00

Albany County bars public contracts with airlines that operate deportation flights

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JFK New Terminal One and CBP launch Enhanced Passenger Processing biometric arrivals screening JFK’s New Terminal One and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have launched Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP), a next‑generation biometric arrivals screening program designed to streamline international passenger processing. The initiative deploys facial biometrics at arrival checkpoints to accelerate passport control and transform the arrivals experience.

2026-02-11T07:56:24.746095-08:00

JFK New Terminal One and CBP launch Enhanced Passenger Processing biometric arrivals screening

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Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies Canada's Transportation Safety Board is urging regulatory and voluntary changes to reduce inadvertent flight into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) during winter, following recent fatal incidents. The TSB says a mix of rulemaking, training and operational measures could prevent similar tragedies and influence international safety practice.

2026-02-11T06:18:57.583336-08:00

Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies

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FAA defines when low-altitude complaints become 'careless or reckless' violations The FAA has clarified when complaints about low-altitude flying meet the threshold for 'careless or reckless' operation violations, issuing a rule that establishes enforcement criteria for low-flying operations. The guidance aims to reduce ambiguity in complaint assessment and enforcement decisions.

2026-02-11T06:05:38.683875-08:00

FAA defines when low-altitude complaints become 'careless or reckless' violations

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SATA to pursue direct sale of Azores Airlines, rules out tie‑up with TAP SATA Group will pursue a direct sale of Azores Airlines rather than seeking a tie‑up with TAP Air Portugal, signalling an independent divestment process. The move sets the framework for prospective buyers and has implications for competition and consolidation in Portugal's short‑haul market.

2026-02-11T04:16:14.148285-08:00

SATA to pursue direct sale of Azores Airlines, rules out tie‑up with TAP

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FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff The FAA issued a 10‑day flight restriction grounding operations to and from El Paso International for “special security reasons,” then abruptly reopened the airspace after U.S. military action against alleged Mexican cartel drones. AP sources say the move followed a Pentagon–FAA dispute over counter‑drone measures, including lasers.

2026-02-11T01:50:22.507263-08:00

FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

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FCC Space Bureau chief outlines regulatory reform agenda

Dublin Airport passenger cap set to end as Cabinet approves new bill

FAA briefly ordered 10‑day closure of El Paso airspace after alleged cartel drone incursions amid Pentagon–FAA standoff

Canada pushes winter IIMC safety reforms to curb inadvertent flight‑into‑IMC tragedies

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