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UK Space Command: Russia 'weekly' jams and gathers intelligence from British military satellites

UK Space Command chief Major General Paul Tedman says Russian forces regularly monitor, attempt to gather intelligence from and jam British military satellites on a near‑weekly basis using ground‑based electronic‑warfare equipment. Last month the UK and US executed their first coordinated satellite manoeuvre in response.

2025-10-02T17:28:16.920212-07:00

Reuters

Multiple drone sightings force overnight closure of Munich Airport; dozens of flights grounded and ~3,000 passengers stranded

2025-10-02T18:13:55.693135-07:00

Politico

Congress measure could force aviation staff to work unpaid, stoking safety and operational risks

2025-10-02T12:25:36.279220-07:00

The Verge

Two Prime Air drones collide with construction crane in Tolleson; FAA opens probe and deliveries suspended

2025-10-02T08:00:09.771886-07:00

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AINonline

European business-aviation leaders flag market, regulatory and sustainability headwinds at CALS Europe Summit At AIN’s CALS Europe Summit, European business-aviation executives held candid discussions about mounting market uncertainty, regulatory pressure and the operational and financial challenges of meeting sustainability goals. The sessions highlighted tensions between growth ambitions, evolving policy frameworks and the investments required to decarbonise operations.

2025-10-03T09:44:42.281545-07:00

European business-aviation leaders flag market, regulatory and sustainability headwinds at CALS Europe Summit

Space Intel Report

Astronomers praise Starlink and Kuiper but press for rules to govern mega-constellations Astronomers said they were satisfied with steps taken by SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Kuiper, but urged regulators to establish clear, enforceable rules to ensure responsible mega‑constellation behaviour as low‑Earth orbit rapidly fills with commercial broadband satellites. They called for international standards and oversight to protect astronomy and orbital sustainability.

2025-10-03T05:44:32.844381-07:00

Astronomers praise Starlink and Kuiper but press for rules to govern mega-constellations

ch-aviation

Kenya issues new guidelines to regulate foreign airline access, signaling changes to market access and competition Kenya has published new guidelines to regulate foreign airlines’ access, saying it aims to ensure "fair and balanced opportunities" for foreign carriers. The policy could alter bilateral permissions, capacity approvals and competitive dynamics at Nairobi and other Kenyan gateways, affecting route planning and partnerships.

2025-10-02T21:32:13.757229-07:00

Kenya issues new guidelines to regulate foreign airline access, signaling changes to market access and competition

Payload

EU Space Act webinar flags unresolved regulatory and market questions for Europe and beyond A Payload Europe webinar surfaced unresolved questions about the EU Space Act, as industry and legal experts debated how the draft’s consolidated licensing, reporting and liability rules will affect market structure, investor signals and operational compliance across Europe’s space sector and its global supply chains.

2025-10-02T21:02:56.066146-07:00

EU Space Act webinar flags unresolved regulatory and market questions for Europe and beyond

Reuters

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Multiple drone sightings force overnight closure of Munich Airport; dozens of flights grounded and ~3,000 passengers stranded Munich Airport closed overnight on Oct. 2–3 after multiple drone sightings, grounding dozens of flights and leaving about 3,000 passengers stranded. The episode — part of a wider wave of European airspace disruptions — prompted Germany to pledge tighter laws to speed detection and takedown of unauthorized drones.

2025-10-02T18:13:55.693135-07:00

Multiple drone sightings force overnight closure of Munich Airport; dozens of flights grounded and ~3,000 passengers stranded

AINonline

Canada updates aeronautical distress and safety guidance — implications for airlines, GA and regulators Transport Canada has issued updated aeronautical distress and safety guidance that clarifies procedures for airlines, general aviation operators and regulators. The changes standardize response and reporting expectations across civil and commercial operations, with direct implications for operational compliance and ATC coordination.

2025-10-02T17:28:19.180790-07:00

Canada updates aeronautical distress and safety guidance — implications for airlines, GA and regulators

Reuters

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UK Space Command: Russia 'weekly' jams and gathers intelligence from British military satellites UK Space Command chief Major General Paul Tedman says Russian forces regularly monitor, attempt to gather intelligence from and jam British military satellites on a near‑weekly basis using ground‑based electronic‑warfare equipment. Last month the UK and US executed their first coordinated satellite manoeuvre in response.

2025-10-02T17:28:16.920212-07:00

UK Space Command: Russia 'weekly' jams and gathers intelligence from British military satellites

Reuters

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FAA creates helicopter buffer zones at two Washington‑area international airports after midair collision The FAA said Thursday it is modifying helicopter routes and establishing buffer zones at two international airports near Washington, D.C., months after an American Airlines jet collided with an Army Black Hawk. The changes aim to separate low‑altitude helicopter traffic from commercial flight paths during continuing safety reviews.

2025-10-02T16:24:22.063660-07:00

FAA creates helicopter buffer zones at two Washington‑area international airports after midair collision

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