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France commits $4.9B to military space, $18.5B to civil programmes; unveils Space Command and National Space Strategy

President Emmanuel Macron announced a reshaped budget committing $4.9 billion to 2026–2030 military space programmes and $18.5 billion to civil space (including ESA/EU contributions), while inaugurating a French Space Command in Toulouse and unveiling a National Space Strategy to pursue strategic autonomy in orbit.

2025-11-12T12:15:40.315890-08:00

Bloomberg

Congress moves to end 43‑day U.S. government shutdown as airports reel from lasting disruptions

2025-11-12T02:11:23.488077-08:00

Reuters

United asks judge to toss lawsuit over paid ‘window’ seats that lack windows

2025-11-11T05:52:34.690590-08:00

Reuters

Trump orders U.S. air traffic controllers to return, promises $10,000 bonus and threatens pay cuts as cancellations surge

2025-11-10T08:14:58.409912-08:00

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Bloomberg

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Appeals court pauses DOT order to dissolve Delta–Aeroméxico transborder joint venture A U.S. appeals court has temporarily stayed a Department of Transportation order — issued in September by the Trump administration — that required Delta and Aeroméxico to unwind their antitrust‑immune transborder joint venture coordinating schedules and pricing on U.S.–Mexico routes by Jan. 1, 2026. The substantive legal challenge continues.

2025-11-12T23:53:53.209284-08:00

Appeals court pauses DOT order to dissolve Delta–Aeroméxico transborder joint venture

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Mozambique unveils $710m plan to overhaul civil aviation infrastructure and regulation Mozambique has unveiled a $710 million plan to overhaul its civil aviation infrastructure and regulatory framework, in a government-backed initiative intended to modernize airports, strengthen safety oversight and support the national carrier LAM. The announcement signals a major investment in the country's aviation sector.

2025-11-12T23:10:50.548255-08:00

Mozambique unveils $710m plan to overhaul civil aviation infrastructure and regulation

The Air Current

Rep. Rick Larsen backs DOT flight reductions after safety briefing, renews call for transparency Rep. Rick Larsen said he supports the Department of Transportation’s decision to reduce flights after a safety-data briefing, reversing earlier criticism that the plan lacked supporting evidence. He reiterated demands for full transparency and public release of the underlying safety analysis.

2025-11-12T16:17:57.503449-08:00

Rep. Rick Larsen backs DOT flight reductions after safety briefing, renews call for transparency

Associated Press

17 transgender Air Force members sue after early-retirement pensions and benefits revoked Seventeen transgender members of the U.S. Air Force have filed suit against the federal government, alleging the service unlawfully revoked their early-retirement pensions and related benefits following administrative actions. The plaintiffs seek restoration of those pensions and benefits and challenge the legality of the personnel decisions that removed earned entitlements.

2025-11-12T15:56:53.144034-08:00

17 transgender Air Force members sue after early-retirement pensions and benefits revoked

Reuters

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Senate subcommittee to probe government shutdown's impact on aviation safety A U.S. Senate subcommittee will hold a Wednesday hearing to examine the impact of the government shutdown on aviation safety, a committee official told Reuters. The session signals congressional scrutiny of how funding gaps have affected aviation operations and agency readiness.

2025-11-12T13:59:47.575926-08:00

Senate subcommittee to probe government shutdown's impact on aviation safety

Space Intel Report

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France commits $4.9B to military space, $18.5B to civil programmes; unveils Space Command and National Space Strategy President Emmanuel Macron announced a reshaped budget committing $4.9 billion to 2026–2030 military space programmes and $18.5 billion to civil space (including ESA/EU contributions), while inaugurating a French Space Command in Toulouse and unveiling a National Space Strategy to pursue strategic autonomy in orbit.

2025-11-12T12:15:40.315890-08:00

France commits $4.9B to military space, $18.5B to civil programmes; unveils Space Command and National Space Strategy

Universe Today

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Cold‑War Liability Rules Leave Civilians Without Recourse After SpaceX Debris Strikes Polish Warehouse A chunk of SpaceX rocket debris that struck a Polish warehouse this year exposed a gap in liability rules written for state-only launches. Under the Cold War-era treaty, civilians cannot sue foreign commercial operators directly; damaged parties must wait for their governments to pursue state-to-state claims.

2025-11-12T11:24:48.768867-08:00

Cold‑War Liability Rules Leave Civilians Without Recourse After SpaceX Debris Strikes Polish Warehouse

FlightGlobal

Jet2 chief warns UK aviation tax rises would make flying 'the preserve of the rich' Jet2 chief executive Steve Heapy urged the UK government to resist aviation tax rises in the upcoming budget, warning such measures would risk making flying 'the preserve of the rich and privileged.' Heapy added his voice to industry calls opposing further levies.

2025-11-12T08:35:56.976794-08:00

Jet2 chief warns UK aviation tax rises would make flying 'the preserve of the rich'

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