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Amazon rebuts SpaceX claims over Leo orbit‑insertion safety in FCC filing

In an FCC filing, Amazon pushed back against SpaceX Starlink's assertions that Amazon Leo's chosen orbit‑insertion method poses safety and collision risks, calling the characterisation inaccurate and defending its technical approach as regulators weigh competing filings and deployment timelines for rival LEO broadband constellations.

2026-04-02T13:10:55.378304-07:00

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Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

2026-04-02T13:10:54.491202-07:00

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In‑orbit logistics firms press governments for clearer demand signals and flexible funding

2026-04-02T12:35:32.767833-07:00

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Austria bars U.S. military flights over its airspace, cites constitutional neutrality

2026-04-02T09:20:05.519721-07:00

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Amazon rebuts SpaceX claims over Leo orbit‑insertion safety in FCC filing In an FCC filing, Amazon pushed back against SpaceX Starlink's assertions that Amazon Leo's chosen orbit‑insertion method poses safety and collision risks, calling the characterisation inaccurate and defending its technical approach as regulators weigh competing filings and deployment timelines for rival LEO broadband constellations.

2026-04-02T13:10:55.378304-07:00

Amazon rebuts SpaceX claims over Leo orbit‑insertion safety in FCC filing

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Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier Brazil's civil aviation regulator has revoked the air operator certificate of regional carrier MAP Linhas Aéreas, immediately grounding the airline. The decision removes MAP from service and will disrupt its regional capacity until the regulator issues further details and next steps.

2026-04-02T13:10:54.491202-07:00

Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

Via Satellite

In‑orbit logistics firms press governments for clearer demand signals and flexible funding Industry leaders say demand for in‑orbit inspection, repair and debris removal will grow rapidly over the next five to ten years, but warn commercial scale‑up requires clearer government demand signals and more flexible, programmatic funding to de‑risk investment and secure supply‑chain capacity.

2026-04-02T12:35:32.767833-07:00

In‑orbit logistics firms press governments for clearer demand signals and flexible funding

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U.S. opens application window for small‑community air service support grants The U.S. government has opened the application window for grants designed to support air service to small communities, offering funding to preserve or enhance scheduled commercial air connectivity. Eligible airports, communities and carriers can apply to secure federal assistance aimed at maintaining local air links.

2026-04-02T12:27:09.236918-07:00

U.S. opens application window for small‑community air service support grants

politico.eu

Austria bars U.S. military flights over its airspace, cites constitutional neutrality Austria has denied U.S. requests to use its airspace for military operations tied to the conflict with Iran, invoking its constitutional neutrality and laws banning flights connected to ongoing hostilities. Vice‑chancellor Andi Babler said Austria wants "nothing to do with Trump's policy of chaos and his war."

2026-04-02T09:20:05.519721-07:00

Austria bars U.S. military flights over its airspace, cites constitutional neutrality

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Proposed social‑media vetting and CA$250 entry fee could slow Canada’s post‑pandemic travel recovery Ottawa's proposal to require social‑media vetting and impose a CA$250 entry fee for visitors has drawn warnings from industry groups that the measures would raise barriers to travel and could slow the sector's fragile post‑pandemic recovery. Airlines, airports and tourism bodies say the combined cost and screening could deter visitors.

2026-04-02T06:39:15.077274-07:00

Proposed social‑media vetting and CA$250 entry fee could slow Canada’s post‑pandemic travel recovery

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Tanzania receives delayed Dash 8‑400 (Q400) as audit faults Government Flight’s freighter use Tanzania's Government Flight Agency has taken delivery of a delayed De Havilland Canada Dash 8‑400 (Q400). The handover follows an audit that faulted Government Flight’s management of freighter operations, raising questions about fleet utilisation and procurement oversight.

2026-04-02T02:56:10.523412-07:00

Tanzania receives delayed Dash 8‑400 (Q400) as audit faults Government Flight’s freighter use

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IMCO Compromise Delivers Europe’s First Space Law: a Sweeping EU Space Act The European Parliament’s IMCO committee has adopted compromise amendments to the EU Space Act that establish a sweeping regulatory architecture for the continent’s civil and commercial space activities. The package reshapes obligations for operators, suppliers and states and raises questions about industry capacity, compliance costs and implementation timelines.

2026-04-02T02:39:16.073203-07:00

IMCO Compromise Delivers Europe’s First Space Law: a Sweeping EU Space Act

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Amazon rebuts SpaceX claims over Leo orbit‑insertion safety in FCC filing

Brazilian regulator revokes MAP Linhas Aéreas' AOC, grounding regional carrier

In‑orbit logistics firms press governments for clearer demand signals and flexible funding

Austria bars U.S. military flights over its airspace, cites constitutional neutrality

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