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Cowboy Space files with FCC for up to 20,000 LEO “orbital data centers” as it raises $275M

Cowboy Space—backed by a $275M round led by Index Ventures—has filed FCC plans for a “Stampede” constellation of up to 20,000 satellites intended to serve as an orbital data-center network. The company’s rockets would host compute in upper stages, targeting an “AI in orbit” architecture.

2026-05-14T15:06:34.545853-07:00

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Qantas faces Australian Services Union pressure over CEO Vanessa Hudson’s AI strategy

2026-05-14T15:04:04.363769-07:00

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ATSB: R44 power-loss and ditching handled safely through effective training, RPM management

2026-05-14T05:30:41.401295-07:00

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

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Cowboy Space files with FCC for up to 20,000 LEO “orbital data centers” as it raises $275M Cowboy Space—backed by a $275M round led by Index Ventures—has filed FCC plans for a “Stampede” constellation of up to 20,000 satellites intended to serve as an orbital data-center network. The company’s rockets would host compute in upper stages, targeting an “AI in orbit” architecture.

2026-05-14T15:06:34.545853-07:00

Cowboy Space files with FCC for up to 20,000 LEO “orbital data centers” as it raises $275M

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Qantas faces Australian Services Union pressure over CEO Vanessa Hudson’s AI strategy The Australian Services Union (ASU) has requested an urgent meeting with Qantas chief executive Vanessa Hudson to discuss the airline’s artificial intelligence strategy. The move highlights growing employee scrutiny of how Qantas plans to deploy AI across operations and workforce processes.

2026-05-14T15:04:04.363769-07:00

Qantas faces Australian Services Union pressure over CEO Vanessa Hudson’s AI strategy

Vertical Mag

ATSB: R44 power-loss and ditching handled safely through effective training, RPM management Australia’s ATSB report on a Robinson R44 helicopter incident in Whitsunday says the pilot safely managed power loss and a subsequent ditching outcome by applying training-led techniques, with particular emphasis on proper RPM management during the emergency sequence.

2026-05-14T05:30:41.401295-07:00

ATSB: R44 power-loss and ditching handled safely through effective training, RPM management

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NTSB urges FAA standardization of realistic cockpit smoke training for pilots The NTSB is urging the FAA to require airlines to incorporate immersive, realistic flight-deck smoke scenarios into pilot training. The push follows prior incidents—including a Southwest Airlines event after a 2023 bird strike—and NTSB findings that current practices are insufficient to prepare crews for smoke-filled cockpit conditions.

2026-05-13T14:33:29.048195-07:00

NTSB urges FAA standardization of realistic cockpit smoke training for pilots

Flying Magazine

ASA updates Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide for CFIs ASA has released the ninth edition of its Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide, aimed at giving flight instructors (CFIs) the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in oral examinations. The update targets instructors preparing for and conducting the checkride-style oral components of flight training evaluations.

2026-05-13T11:07:43.493943-07:00

ASA updates Flight Instructor Oral Exam Guide for CFIs

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Leading Edge Aviation to expand UK MoD basic pilot training using DA40/DA42 aircraft Oxford-based Leading Edge Aviation will provide additional UK Ministry of Defence pilot-training capacity under a new arrangement, delivering instruction for up to 34 pilots. The provider will expand its services using Diamond Aircraft DA40 and DA42 platforms, adding to the MoD’s basic training throughput.

2026-05-13T03:15:15.550059-07:00

Leading Edge Aviation to expand UK MoD basic pilot training using DA40/DA42 aircraft

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Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs Air India is trimming international capacity starting June 2026, temporarily cutting services across multiple routes through August and suspending/reducing dozens more through the same period. Reports cite airspace restrictions tied to Middle East conflict, record fuel prices, and loss pressure during network turnaround efforts, including long-haul cuts.

2026-05-12T22:39:16.706146-07:00

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

Flying Magazine

Skyborne to launch expanded U.S. flight-school pipeline with ATP-CTP and CFI pathway starting June 8 Skyborne will begin new courses in the U.S. on June 8, expanding its training suite and career pathways for aviation trainees. The update includes an ATP-CTP offering and a CFI (certified flight instructor) pathway designed to broaden downstream opportunities for graduates.

2026-05-12T12:14:21.192691-07:00

Skyborne to launch expanded U.S. flight-school pipeline with ATP-CTP and CFI pathway starting June 8

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Cowboy Space files with FCC for up to 20,000 LEO “orbital data centers” as it raises $275M

Qantas faces Australian Services Union pressure over CEO Vanessa Hudson’s AI strategy

ATSB: R44 power-loss and ditching handled safely through effective training, RPM management

Air India cuts ~100 daily flights June–August 2026 amid West Asia airspace restrictions and higher fuel costs

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