aviation   Routes   Africa   Orders   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Red Wings explores Tu-214 fleet as Russia-Tanzania air services framework moves toward opening

Russia’s Red Wings is reported to be in talks for Tu-214 aircraft, reflecting ongoing fleet sourcing efforts. Separately, CAPA reports Russia and Tanzania are revising and discussing steps aimed at opening/reshaping air services between the two countries, signaling renewed market-access momentum.

Also: CAPA and CAPA
2026-05-12T21:16:23.065217-07:00
space   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

FCC approves SpaceX spectrum deal with $2.4 billion escrow condition

By SpaceNews.com: SpaceX has the FCC’s blessing to buy EchoStar spectrum to improve direct-to-device services in the United States, subject to a $2.4 billion escrow tied to disputes over the seller’s abandoned terrestrial 5G network buildout.

2026-05-12T16:35:38.746696-07:00
defense   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
tass.com

Russia to place Sarmat ICBM on combat alert by year end

By tass.com: The President congratulated the Ministry of Defense, all employees, researchers, engineers, defense industry production organizers, prime contractors, and the thousands of workers engaged in the teamwork on "this major event and unconditional success".

Also: tass.com, warsight.com, South China Morning Post and 4 more
2026-05-12T08:11:54.293237-07:00
space   Event   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   NASA  
Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX's Starship V3 megarocket finally has a debut launch date. Here's when it will fly

By Space.com: SpaceX is officially targeting May 19 for the debut of Starship Version 3, an advanced new vehicle that could help humanity take its first steps on the moon and Mars.

douglasmmessier.substack.com

Starship Launch No. 12 Set for NET May 19

2026-05-12T16:06:20.743251-07:00
space   Satellite   Europe   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Policy & Regulation  
Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Negotiations on Iris2 constellation cost, schedule, performance need 'a few more weeks,' SES and Eutelsat say

By Space Intel Report: JAKARTA — Satellite fleet operators SES and Eutelsat said negotiations on the final cost, configuration and schedule of Europe’s Iris2 multi-orbit secure connectivity constellation will require several weeks of additional work before being finalized with the European Commission.

2026-05-12T16:35:28.169022-07:00
aviation   Airlines   United Airlines  
CNBC • Leslie Josephs

United Airlines flight attendants ratify new contract with 31% raises this summer

By CNBC: United Airlines flight attendants ratify labor deal that would provide first raises in nearly six years.

Also: Skift, Aviation Week and aeroxplorer.com
2026-05-12T11:20:36.128352-07:00
defense   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Congressional Budget Office estimates $1.2 trillion price tag for Golden Dome

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Congressional Budget Office estimates that a national missile defense system broadly aligned with President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome executive order could cost roughly $1.2 trillion over 20 years, a figure that dramatically exceeds the Pentagon’s public estimate of about $185 billion.

Also: AirForceTimes and Aviation Week
2026-05-12T15:14:25.264888-07:00