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Air India flew A320 on eight revenue sectors with expired airworthiness certificate; DGCA opens probe

Air India operated an Airbus A320 on eight revenue sectors with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate, prompting India's DGCA to open an investigation and ground the aircraft. The carrier has reported the lapse, de‑rostered and suspended involved personnel and launched an internal probe; regulators may impose penalties.

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

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AeroTime

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

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Reuters

Venezuela revokes permits for six international carriers after flight suspensions amid US tensions

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Reuters

Trump's NASA pick to tell senators he wants to speed lunar return, back nuclear propulsion to beat China Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman, President Trump's pick to lead NASA, will tell senators he wants expanded investment in nuclear propulsion and commercial partnerships to accelerate a U.S. return to the Moon — aiming to beat China, which he calls "our great rival," according to prepared testimony.

2025-12-02T09:29:09.720817-08:00

Trump's NASA pick to tell senators he wants to speed lunar return, back nuclear propulsion to beat China

DefenseNews.com

More than 130 House lawmakers press to increase F-35 purchases amid budget fight More than 130 House members have urged Congress to ramp up F-35 procurements, countering criticism from other House leaders who have threatened to curb buys in FY2022. The dispute sets up a high-stakes funding fight that could reshape production rates and supplier commitments during budget markups.

2025-12-02T09:29:05.793764-08:00

More than 130 House lawmakers press to increase F-35 purchases amid budget fight

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Senate Puts NASA’s 'Athena Plan' on Trial — What It Means for Funding, Programs and Industry The Senate opened a high-profile inquiry into NASA's 'Athena' plan, interrogating Jared Isaacman's blueprint for reshaping agency organization, priorities and budget. Lawmakers warned the proposal could alter program funding and commercial partnerships, intensifying Capitol Hill oversight as Congress reviews NASA's leadership and fiscal direction.

2025-12-02T07:44:16.158450-08:00

Senate Puts NASA’s 'Athena Plan' on Trial — What It Means for Funding, Programs and Industry

Payload

Congress must act to prevent gap in microgravity research as ISS nears retirement With the International Space Station approaching retirement, Congress must ensure industry can maintain uninterrupted access to microgravity for critical biomedical and materials research — and protect U.S. leadership as China rapidly expands its own microgravity capabilities.

2025-12-02T05:38:03.170464-08:00

Congress must act to prevent gap in microgravity research as ISS nears retirement

gazette.com

Colorado Springs mayor urges focus on mission as legal challenge over Space Command move unfolds Colorado Springs’ mayor said the city will concentrate on supporting Space Command’s mission rather than politics after Colorado’s attorney general filed suit challenging the President’s decision to relocate U.S. Space Command headquarters from Peterson SFB to Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama.

2025-12-02T00:29:02.001771-08:00

Colorado Springs mayor urges focus on mission as legal challenge over Space Command move unfolds

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Pakistan to complete bidding on PIA privatization by year-end 2025 Pakistan has pushed final bidding for a 51–100% stake in Pakistan International Airlines to late December 2025, extending the carrier's privatization timetable. The delay moves deal completion into next year and leaves the airline's ownership and restructuring plan unresolved for potential bidders and regulators.

2025-12-01T21:56:14.756577-08:00

Pakistan to complete bidding on PIA privatization by year-end 2025

Economic Times

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Air India flew A320 on eight revenue sectors with expired airworthiness certificate; DGCA opens probe Air India operated an Airbus A320 on eight revenue sectors with an expired Airworthiness Review Certificate, prompting India's DGCA to open an investigation and ground the aircraft. The carrier has reported the lapse, de‑rostered and suspended involved personnel and launched an internal probe; regulators may impose penalties.

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

Air India flew A320 on eight revenue sectors with expired airworthiness certificate; DGCA opens probe

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India considers extending GIFT City tax holiday for aircraft lessors from 10 to 15 years India is considering extending the tax holiday for aircraft lessors based in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) from the current 10 years to 15 years, a policy change that would alter the fiscal framework for lessors operating in the Indian aviation finance hub.

2025-12-01T19:50:17.609755-08:00

India considers extending GIFT City tax holiday for aircraft lessors from 10 to 15 years

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