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EU Court to rule on whether business aviation is deemed “environmentally sustainable” economic activity

An EU court is set to decide if “business aviation” can be classified as an environmentally sustainable economic activity under EU rules. The ruling could directly shape how private aviation is treated in sustainability-linked policy and market mechanisms across the EU.

2026-05-01T06:59:45.731563-07:00

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Space nuclear companies back FY27 budget bill as funding for multiple missions looms

2026-05-01T06:06:33.389966-07:00

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Nigeria’s NMDPRA sets indicative Jet A price bands for Lagos and Abuja to prevent carrier disruption

2026-05-01T02:45:11.060448-07:00

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EU Space Act faces competence and “equivalence” hurdles as Brussels moves toward a narrowing legislative window

2026-05-01T02:44:05.574273-07:00

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Pentagon signs AI partnerships with SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services for deployment The Pentagon says it has reached agreements with seven AI and cloud technology companies—SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services—to support AI deployment on its classified networks. The move underscores an effort to build an “AI-first” fighting force by pairing defense users with commercial AI capability providers.

2026-05-01T08:10:01.365316-07:00

Pentagon signs AI partnerships with SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, Nvidia, Reflection, Microsoft and Amazon Web Services for deployment

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EU Court to rule on whether business aviation is deemed “environmentally sustainable” economic activity An EU court is set to decide if “business aviation” can be classified as an environmentally sustainable economic activity under EU rules. The ruling could directly shape how private aviation is treated in sustainability-linked policy and market mechanisms across the EU.

2026-05-01T06:59:45.731563-07:00

EU Court to rule on whether business aviation is deemed “environmentally sustainable” economic activity

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Space nuclear companies back FY27 budget bill as funding for multiple missions looms Executives in the space nuclear sector say a proposed FY27 budget bill could be a step-change for the industry, effectively underwriting “multiple missions” and potentially accelerating development paths they view as their biggest opportunities. The push underscores how near-term appropriations could determine pacing for space nuclear applications.

2026-05-01T06:06:33.389966-07:00

Space nuclear companies back FY27 budget bill as funding for multiple missions looms

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Nigeria’s NMDPRA sets indicative Jet A price bands for Lagos and Abuja to prevent carrier disruption Nigeria’s Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has set indicative aviation fuel price bands for Jet A1, pegging Lagos at NGN1,760–1,988 per litre (USD1.28–1.44) and Abuja at NGN1,809–2,037 (USD1.30–1.48) based on April 17–23, 2026 benchmarks. The move targets stability amid escalating airline cost pressure.

2026-05-01T02:45:11.060448-07:00

Nigeria’s NMDPRA sets indicative Jet A price bands for Lagos and Abuja to prevent carrier disruption

SpaceWatch Global

EU Space Act faces competence and “equivalence” hurdles as Brussels moves toward a narrowing legislative window Analysis of the EU Space Act after discussions in Colorado Springs highlights unresolved questions around Brussels’ competence, reported equivalence failures, and a tightening timeline ahead of the Irish presidency. The piece frames the remaining policy work as a critical set of fixes to keep the regulation moving.

2026-05-01T02:44:05.574273-07:00

EU Space Act faces competence and “equivalence” hurdles as Brussels moves toward a narrowing legislative window

SpaceWatch Global

EU–Swiss bilateral agreement opens Swiss participation in EU space program activities The European Union and Switzerland have signed a broad package of agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation, including terms that open Swiss participation in EU space program activities. The deal broadens cross-border engagement on EU-led space initiatives under a formalized framework for collaboration.

2026-05-01T02:24:59.822507-07:00

EU–Swiss bilateral agreement opens Swiss participation in EU space program activities

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Air India warns AERA that Navi Mumbai airport charges and “split-airport” inefficiencies may deter airline expansion Air India Group has told India’s airports regulator (AERA) that higher airport charges, weak surface connectivity, and inefficiencies created by Mumbai’s “split-airport” setup could reduce airline interest in scaling operations at Mumbai D. B. Patil (Navi Mumbai). The filing frames cost and access as key constraints on growth.

2026-04-30T23:39:08.765904-07:00

Air India warns AERA that Navi Mumbai airport charges and “split-airport” inefficiencies may deter airline expansion

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ICAO Deputy head Miguel Marín outlines how the organization supports aviation capacity in states with weaker resources ICAO Deputy Secretary General Miguel Marín describes how the agency supports member states to stabilize and grow their aviation sectors, framed around the principle of “no country left behind.” The focus is on practical assistance to help weaker aviation markets maintain operational momentum and resilience.

2026-04-30T23:38:33.755565-07:00

ICAO Deputy head Miguel Marín outlines how the organization supports aviation capacity in states with weaker resources

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EU Court to rule on whether business aviation is deemed “environmentally sustainable” economic activity

Space nuclear companies back FY27 budget bill as funding for multiple missions looms

Nigeria’s NMDPRA sets indicative Jet A price bands for Lagos and Abuja to prevent carrier disruption

EU Space Act faces competence and “equivalence” hurdles as Brussels moves toward a narrowing legislative window

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