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Space Force seeks FY27 funding for Space Data Network (SDN), SATCOM and PNT expansion

The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request would allocate billions toward the Space Data Network (SDN), aligning with a push to field a resilient, interconnected web of military and commercial data relay satellites. The request also targets satellite communications, missile tracking, and position/navigation/timing (PNT) technologies via higher RDT&E and procurement spending.

2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00

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Ascend Airways to surrender UK AOC and return six Boeing 737 MAX 8s to lessors, signaling UK exit

2026-04-28T01:20:22.440676-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways updates Conditions of Carriage: photo/video or live-streaming crew or other passengers without consent can trigg

2026-04-28T05:57:54.864333-07:00

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Russia drafts new federal flight-safety regulations after large-scale aircraft registry transfers

2026-04-28T05:49:35.978321-07:00

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Space Force seeks FY27 funding for Space Data Network (SDN), SATCOM and PNT expansion The Pentagon’s fiscal 2027 budget request would allocate billions toward the Space Data Network (SDN), aligning with a push to field a resilient, interconnected web of military and commercial data relay satellites. The request also targets satellite communications, missile tracking, and position/navigation/timing (PNT) technologies via higher RDT&E and procurement spending.

2026-04-28T13:23:42.142183-07:00

Space Force seeks FY27 funding for Space Data Network (SDN), SATCOM and PNT expansion

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways updates Conditions of Carriage: photo/video or live-streaming crew or other passengers without consent can trigg British Airways has updated its general conditions of carriage, adding a specific restriction on taking photos, videos, or live-streaming other passengers or crew without their consent. The airline says noncompliance can result in ticket cancellation and bans from future travel.

2026-04-28T05:57:54.864333-07:00

British Airways updates Conditions of Carriage: photo/video or live-streaming crew or other passengers without consent can trigg

FlightGlobal

Russia drafts new federal flight-safety regulations after large-scale aircraft registry transfers Russian authorities are drafting new federal aviation regulations focused on strengthening flight-safety monitoring and reinforcing airworthiness management. The move follows a large-scale transfer of aircraft to Russia’s national aviation registry, signaling tighter oversight of aircraft compliance and safety reporting.

2026-04-28T05:49:35.978321-07:00

Russia drafts new federal flight-safety regulations after large-scale aircraft registry transfers

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European business aviation weakened by discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates European governments’ approach—combining discriminatory tax treatment and sustainable aviation fuel mandates—has left business aviation with sluggish growth momentum. The cluster underscores how climate policy can flow through as added cost and compliance pressure, hitting the segment’s economics before demand rebounds.

2026-04-28T05:36:05.245398-07:00

European business aviation weakened by discriminatory taxes and SAF mandates

The Space Review

The push for cislunar security: absent monitoring and defense concepts amid a growing “fortress moon” race Two analyses argue that U.S. planning for cislunar space lacks a coherent, actionable approach to monitor, administer and defend the region. They frame an off-Earth analog to Strait of Hormuz-type disruption risk, with military conflict dynamics extending to the Moon–Earth operating environment.

2026-04-28T02:24:39.318673-07:00

The push for cislunar security: absent monitoring and defense concepts amid a growing “fortress moon” race

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Privatisation of Iran's Kish Air delayed

2026-04-28T01:50:52.370633-07:00

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ACI Europe warns Europe’s regional airports face an “existential threat” as Middle East conflict drives jet-fuel stress and poli ACI Europe says regional airports are confronting an “existential threat” from rising jet-fuel prices, fragile demand and mounting policy pressures, urging Brussels and national governments to provide urgent relief to protect regional connectivity. The association adds that aviation’s exposure to Middle East conflict is amplifying energy and demand uncertainty—especially for smaller airports and routes.

2026-04-28T01:34:15.654627-07:00

ACI Europe warns Europe’s regional airports face an “existential threat” as Middle East conflict drives jet-fuel stress and poli

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Ascend Airways to surrender UK AOC and return six Boeing 737 MAX 8s to lessors, signaling UK exit Ascend Airways has announced a “strategic decision” to surrender its UK Air Operator’s Certificate and immediately return its full fleet of six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to lessors. The move effectively ends its UK operations two years after it received its AOC, with the carrier also warning staff of imminent liquidation.

2026-04-28T01:20:22.440676-07:00

Ascend Airways to surrender UK AOC and return six Boeing 737 MAX 8s to lessors, signaling UK exit

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Space Force seeks FY27 funding for Space Data Network (SDN), SATCOM and PNT expansion

Ascend Airways to surrender UK AOC and return six Boeing 737 MAX 8s to lessors, signaling UK exit

British Airways updates Conditions of Carriage: photo/video or live-streaming crew or other passengers without consent can trigg

Russia drafts new federal flight-safety regulations after large-scale aircraft registry transfers

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