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Reuters

Boeing and engineers union to resume contract negotiations on Sept. 8

Boeing and the union representing engineers and technical workers in Washington and other states will resume contract negotiations on Sept. 8, the union said. The talks will be closely watched for their potential implications for labor costs, workforce stability and engineering support across Boeing’s operations.

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2026-08-31T15:37:00.009102-07:00

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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Ukraine Report Challenges Russia’s Zircon Hypersonic Claims, Traces U.S.-Origin Electronics

By The War Zone: Ukraine’s intelligence report maps Zircon’s production chain and claims to identify U.S.-origin electronics inside the missile. Ukraine’s intelligence report maps Zircon’s production chain and claims to identify U.S.-origin electronics inside the missile.

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2026-08-31T14:50:04.461834-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Justin Davenport

Launch Preview: Array of international launches planned this week

By NASA Spaceflight: Six missions are scheduled to launch from launch sites across the globe this week. After SpaceX flew its last planned Falcon 9 Starlink mission from Florida, the veteran medium-lift rocket is expected to lower its launch cadence from the triple-digit pace achieved in the middle of this decade.

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2026-08-31T14:05:36.797763-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Airlines urge US to retain Midway Island as ETOPS alternate

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2026-08-31T15:13:21.409992-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

5 GA Aircraft Intercepted for Violating Presidential TFR

By Flying Magazine: TFR violators can face jail time, fines up to $100,000, or suspension or revocation of pilot certification.

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2026-08-31T13:06:04.537469-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

Berkshire’s NetJets, FlightSafety Helped Drive Q2 Service Group Growth

By AINonline: Pre-tax earnings for service group climb 20.6%.

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2026-08-31T14:35:52.982260-07:00

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Reuters

US approves military sale of helicopters to Iraq for $800 million

By Reuters: The U.S. State Department ‌said on Monday it had approved a ⁠military sale of helicopters to Iraq for $800 million.

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2026-08-31T16:05:11.822904-07:00

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Air Data News • ADN Staff

Global passenger traffic returns to growth in July as Middle East decline eases

By Air Data News: Global air passenger traffic returned to growth in July after three consecutive months of contraction, as the impact of geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East eased and several major domestic markets recovered, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).