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FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

The FAA is exploring arrangements under which U.S. cellular providers would contribute to financing roughly $4.5 billion to upgrade tens of thousands of aircraft radio altimeters, according to recently released meeting memos. The moves aim to mitigate operational risks from 5G C-band deployments that can interfere with altimeter signals.

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

politico.eu

UK imports £4bn of jet fuel refined from Russian crude, exposing sanctions loophole

2026-01-20T19:31:02.256800-08:00

IATA

CFM and IATA extend pro‑competitive MRO agreement to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party repair and non‑OEM parts for CFM engines

2026-01-20T06:07:40.179801-08:00

Leeham News

Boeing to activate North Line mid‑2026, begin 737‑8/9 assembly ahead of MAX 10 push

2026-01-20T00:32:40.687914-08:00

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UK imports £4bn of jet fuel refined from Russian crude, exposing sanctions loophole Analysis reveals the U.K. imported £4 billion of oil products — including jet fuel — refined in Indian and Turkish plants using Russian crude, exposing a sanctions loophole. The government has pledged a ban on products refined from Russian feedstock, but implementation remains months away.

2026-01-20T19:31:02.256800-08:00

UK imports £4bn of jet fuel refined from Russian crude, exposing sanctions loophole

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FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns The FAA is exploring arrangements under which U.S. cellular providers would contribute to financing roughly $4.5 billion to upgrade tens of thousands of aircraft radio altimeters, according to recently released meeting memos. The moves aim to mitigate operational risks from 5G C-band deployments that can interfere with altimeter signals.

2026-01-20T18:32:26.663072-08:00

FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

Bloomberg

Unions warn UK funding delay could close Leonardo's British helicopter factory Union leaders told Prime Minister Keir Starmer that Leonardo SpA’s British helicopter factory will close if the government does not finalise funding and sign a contract with the Italian manufacturer before March. They say the government's failure to commit cash is jeopardising plans to revamp the UK defence sector.

2026-01-20T08:35:29.189354-08:00

Unions warn UK funding delay could close Leonardo's British helicopter factory

IATA

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CFM and IATA extend pro‑competitive MRO agreement to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party repair and non‑OEM parts for CFM engines IATA and CFM International have renewed a pro‑competitive aftermarket agreement through February 2033, preserving airlines' ability to use third‑party MRO providers and non‑OEM parts on CFM engines. The pact responds to long‑running airline concerns over aftermarket competition with the GE‑Safran venture.

2026-01-20T06:07:40.179801-08:00

CFM and IATA extend pro‑competitive MRO agreement to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party repair and non‑OEM parts for CFM engines

SpaceNews.com

Gilmour Space raises $146M to scale launch vehicle and satellite production Gilmour Space raised $146 million in its largest funding round to date to industrialize production of launch vehicles and small satellites. The capital will scale manufacturing capacity and support the company's return-to-flight and commercial launch ambitions from its Australia-based operations.

2026-01-20T03:56:41.582599-08:00

Gilmour Space raises $146M to scale launch vehicle and satellite production

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ReFuelEU SAF mandates strain business aviation operations and supply chains The EU's ReFuelEU SAF mandates are creating operational headaches and supply constraints for business aviation operators, complicating refuelling logistics and access to qualifying fuel at European airports. Operators and FBOs report strained supply chains and new compliance burdens as SAF obligations are phased in.

2026-01-20T03:19:57.616963-08:00

ReFuelEU SAF mandates strain business aviation operations and supply chains

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Boeing to activate North Line mid‑2026, begin 737‑8/9 assembly ahead of MAX 10 push Boeing will activate its North Line for 737 production by mid‑2026, beginning assembly of 737‑8s and 737‑9s to boost narrowbody output. The step is a prelude to the line’s intended role assembling larger MAX variants, including the MAX 10, once that model achieves regulatory certification.

2026-01-20T00:32:40.687914-08:00

Boeing to activate North Line mid‑2026, begin 737‑8/9 assembly ahead of MAX 10 push

AINonline

Report: SAF market to hit $50B by 2036 as feedstock 'tipping point' slips past 2030 A new report projects the global sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) market will reach $50 billion by 2036. The study warns a feedstock “tipping point” — the scale required to support mass SAF supply — is unlikely until after 2030, highlighting a key supply constraint.

2026-01-19T09:59:05.419651-08:00

Report: SAF market to hit $50B by 2036 as feedstock 'tipping point' slips past 2030

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FAA seeks wireless-industry subsidies to fund $4.5B radio-altimeter upgrades amid 5G interference concerns

UK imports £4bn of jet fuel refined from Russian crude, exposing sanctions loophole

CFM and IATA extend pro‑competitive MRO agreement to Feb 2033, preserving third‑party repair and non‑OEM parts for CFM engines

Boeing to activate North Line mid‑2026, begin 737‑8/9 assembly ahead of MAX 10 push

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