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Trump orders federal-led overhaul of Washington Dulles; DOT to solicit reconstruction bids

President Trump announced a federal-led overhaul of Washington Dulles International, calling the airport “terrible” and citing safety concerns, outdated 1960s people movers and aging mobile lounges. The Department of Transportation will solicit bids for a sweeping reconstruction even though the airport authority says it received no prior notice.

2025-12-02T10:12:29.637705-08:00

Economic Times

DGCA grounds Air India A320 after eight passenger flights on expired Airworthiness Review Certificate

2025-12-01T21:10:25.668639-08:00

Airbus

Solar radiation corrupts A320 flight‑control software; EASA orders emergency fix as carriers warn of travel disruption

2025-11-28T09:54:09.894869-08:00

AeroTime

Carriers rush ELAC software patch across A320 Family after Airbus and EASA alert; DGCA orders checks on 300+ jets

2025-11-30T04:09:34.987059-08:00

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SpaceWatch Global

Poland and ESA in talks to host new ESA security centre in Poland The European Space Agency and the Republic of Poland are in talks to establish a new ESA centre in Poland dedicated to security-related activities. The proposal would deepen Warsaw’s engagement with ESA and expand the agency’s footprint into security-focused programmes.

2025-12-03T01:29:52.951819-08:00

Poland and ESA in talks to host new ESA security centre in Poland

Leeham News

Former FAA acting chiefs say Boeing's 737 MAX 'hangover' is over Former FAA acting administrators Dan Elwell and Billy Nolen told Leeham News that Boeing’s "hangover" — the PTSD from the 2019 737 MAX crisis and its aftermath — is over, signaling the end of a prolonged period of reputational and regulatory strain for the manufacturer.

2025-12-03T00:32:08.120858-08:00

Former FAA acting chiefs say Boeing's 737 MAX 'hangover' is over

SpaceNews.com

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Casey Dreier wins 2025 Icon Award for defending NASA science amid sweeping budget cuts Casey Dreier received the 2025 Icon Award for Individual Achievement on Dec. 2 in recognition of his public advocacy defending NASA science funding amid sweeping budget cuts, underscoring the role of policy engagement in protecting planetary science and other research programs facing reductions.

2025-12-02T16:08:46.954095-08:00

Casey Dreier wins 2025 Icon Award for defending NASA science amid sweeping budget cuts

Economic Times

IndiGo faces Rs 117.52 crore GST demand over input tax credits; airline to appeal IndiGo has been served a Rs 117.52 crore demand by the CGST Kochi Commissionerate for alleged improper input tax credits covering 2018–19 through 2021–22. The carrier says it will challenge the order as erroneous and that the levy will not materially affect its finances or operations.

2025-12-02T12:53:59.849910-08:00

IndiGo faces Rs 117.52 crore GST demand over input tax credits; airline to appeal

Aviation Week

Australia to create Defense Delivery Agency to consolidate weapons procurement Australia will create a Defense Delivery Agency to consolidate weapons procurement and bring together several existing acquisition groups, part of broader reforms aimed at streamlining procurement processes and improving delivery of military capabilities. The agency will centralize buying and program management across the defense portfolio.

2025-12-02T12:31:47.273240-08:00

Australia to create Defense Delivery Agency to consolidate weapons procurement

AINonline

U.K. launches airspace redesign programme, reshaping airlines, ANSPs and general aviation The U.K. has launched a comprehensive airspace redesign programme to modernise routes, procedures and airspace structure with goals including improved capacity, lower emissions and better traffic flows. The changes will directly affect airline operations, air navigation service providers and general aviation access and processes.

2025-12-02T11:49:25.136826-08:00

U.K. launches airspace redesign programme, reshaping airlines, ANSPs and general aviation

Reuters

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Isaacman urges Congress to fund nuclear propulsion and speed commercial Moon push to beat China Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, will tell senators he wants expanded investment in nuclear propulsion and accelerated commercial lunar efforts to return Americans to the Moon before “our great rival” China, according to prepared testimony seen by Reuters.

2025-12-02T10:32:41.907210-08:00

Isaacman urges Congress to fund nuclear propulsion and speed commercial Moon push to beat China

Airline Geeks

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Trump orders federal-led overhaul of Washington Dulles; DOT to solicit reconstruction bids President Trump announced a federal-led overhaul of Washington Dulles International, calling the airport “terrible” and citing safety concerns, outdated 1960s people movers and aging mobile lounges. The Department of Transportation will solicit bids for a sweeping reconstruction even though the airport authority says it received no prior notice.

2025-12-02T10:12:29.637705-08:00

Trump orders federal-led overhaul of Washington Dulles; DOT to solicit reconstruction bids

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