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Reuters • Maria Rugamer

Isar Aerospace secures €200 million ESA backing to strengthen Europe’s launch industry

German launch startup Isar Aerospace has secured approximately €200 million ($233 million) from the European Space Agency under a program designed to strengthen Europe’s launch industry. The funding adds public-sector support as Isar continues developing and manufacturing its Spectrum rocket.

Also: Aviation Week, CNA and spaceanddefense.io
2026-08-27T04:36:16.960611-07:00
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CNBC • Michele Luhn

American Airlines adds batch of new international routes on its XLR planes

By CNBC: American is adding seven routes to its 2027 schedule, with the majority heading to smaller European cities from its Philadelphia hub or from New York City.

Also: The Points Guy and Cranky Flier
2026-08-27T05:05:55.782504-07:00
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New York Times • Ian Austen

Why Some in Canada Want Out of the F-35 Deal With the U.S.

By New York Times: A year into a government review of the purchase of as many as 88 F-35s, one premier says buying American warplanes makes no sense in the face of President Trump’s latest tariffs.

2026-08-27T03:05:09.428966-07:00
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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope Arrives at Complex 39A Ahead of 30 August Launch

By SpaceWatch Global: NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has arrived at SpaceX's Launch Complex 39A ahead of its targeted launch on Sunday, 30 August 2026.

Also: ESA
2026-08-27T01:33:30.989699-07:00