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Classified briefing after two Texas government-drone incidents that forced FAA to close airspace

U.S. officials will give key senators a classified briefing Wednesday after two incidents in Texas involving government-operated drones that prompted the FAA to close airspace to airplanes, senators told Reuters. The session follows agency action that temporarily barred manned flights while authorities investigate.

2026-03-04T08:31:51.458976-08:00

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RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win

2026-03-04T06:33:44.418550-08:00

Breitflyte

Norwegian to run Europe’s first state‑supported domestic route on 40% SAF

2026-03-04T07:12:05.815410-08:00

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Top Trump Ally Warns of Retaliation Over EU Space Act, Threatening U.S.–EU Space Industry Cooperation

2026-03-04T01:22:20.810053-08:00

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Classified briefing after two Texas government-drone incidents that forced FAA to close airspace U.S. officials will give key senators a classified briefing Wednesday after two incidents in Texas involving government-operated drones that prompted the FAA to close airspace to airplanes, senators told Reuters. The session follows agency action that temporarily barred manned flights while authorities investigate.

2026-03-04T08:31:51.458976-08:00

Classified briefing after two Texas government-drone incidents that forced FAA to close airspace

Breitflyte

Norwegian to run Europe’s first state‑supported domestic route on 40% SAF Norwegian will operate the Aalborg–Copenhagen domestic route throughout 2026 and 2027 using a permanent 40% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend under a state-supported scheme — the first state-backed domestic SAF service in Europe. The commitment applies to all flights on the route for the two-year period.

2026-03-04T07:12:05.815410-08:00

Norwegian to run Europe’s first state‑supported domestic route on 40% SAF

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RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win Collins Aerospace (RTX) is pitching a common automation platform as a candidate for the FAA’s next‑generation air‑traffic control system. The integrated offering—combining radar, avionics intelligence and automation—aims to capture work under the US government's $12.5 billion ATC modernisation, after a $438 million, 612‑radar contract win.

2026-03-04T06:33:44.418550-08:00

RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win

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Top Trump Ally Warns of Retaliation Over EU Space Act, Threatening U.S.–EU Space Industry Cooperation Brendan Carr, a leading Trump ally and US media regulator, told POLITICO the EU must be “a good partner of U.S.-based businesses” or face US retaliation over its proposed EU Space Act. His warning raises the prospect of political pushback that could disrupt transatlantic industrial ties and market access.

2026-03-04T01:22:20.810053-08:00

Top Trump Ally Warns of Retaliation Over EU Space Act, Threatening U.S.–EU Space Industry Cooperation

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Local bidder accuses Australian government of ignoring offer to buy Rex Airlines A local consortium has accused the Australian government of disregarding its bid to acquire regional carrier Rex Airlines, alleging the sale process overlooked domestic offers. The claim adds political scrutiny to Rex’s ownership transfer and raises questions about transparency in bidder evaluation.

2026-03-03T19:37:25.135827-08:00

Local bidder accuses Australian government of ignoring offer to buy Rex Airlines

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House Science Committee accuses FCC of overreach in space-licensing rulemaking House Science Committee leaders say the FCC is overstepping its authority in parts of a space-licensing rulemaking, criticizing the agency's approach to space safety. Their public rebuke signals congressional scrutiny of FCC actions that could reshape satellite licensing and regulatory scope.

2026-03-03T16:33:44.251455-08:00

House Science Committee accuses FCC of overreach in space-licensing rulemaking

Reuters

Pentagon orders defense contractors to purge Anthropic AI from supply chains The Pentagon has ordered defense contractors to remove Anthropic's AI tools from government contracts and supply chains; major primes such as Lockheed Martin are expected to comply, legal observers say, even as the Trump administration's blacklisting faces likely court challenges.

2026-03-03T16:22:04.297389-08:00

Pentagon orders defense contractors to purge Anthropic AI from supply chains

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Washington Turns Up the Heat on Space Policy U.S. policymakers are intensifying scrutiny of national space strategy, injecting political pressure into funding, procurement and regulatory decisions that affect both commercial space companies and defense programs. The shift raises the stakes for firms competing for federal support and primes new legislative and executive action.

2026-03-03T08:13:33.776566-08:00

Washington Turns Up the Heat on Space Policy

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Classified briefing after two Texas government-drone incidents that forced FAA to close airspace

RTX’s Collins Aerospace pitches integrated automation platform for FAA’s $12.5B ATC overhaul after $438M radar win

Norwegian to run Europe’s first state‑supported domestic route on 40% SAF

Top Trump Ally Warns of Retaliation Over EU Space Act, Threatening U.S.–EU Space Industry Cooperation

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