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NASA Spaceflight • Justin Davenport

Artemis III SRB segments shipped to Kennedy as NASA readies SLS launch preparations for summer 2027

NASA is preparing Artemis III for launch at Kennedy Space Center, currently targeted for summer 2027, by shipping the remaining solid rocket booster segments from Utah to Florida. The move advances hardware readiness ahead of later Artemis III mission decisions, despite uncertainty around specific timelines and landers.

Also: Seeking Alpha

2026-06-03T13:42:10.995995-07:00

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Reuters • Allison Lampert

Air Canada still sees system 'friction' over delayed deliveries of A321XLR jets

By Reuters: Air Canada still sees “friction in the system” regarding delays in the deliveries of Airbus A321XLR jets, the airline’s COO said on Wednesday, as the carrier starts flights this ‌month with the longer-range, single-aisle jet.

2026-06-03T13:56:36.442772-07:00

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Associated Press • Leer En Español

UK Royal Navy says 3 members died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise

By Associated Press: Britain’s Royal Navy said three of its members died in a helicopter crash earlier in southwest England during a training exercise.

FlightGlobal

Royal Navy confirms three dead in Merlin HC4 crash

Aviation24

Three Royal Navy personnel killed in Merlin helicopter crash in Devon, UK

Also: Aviation Week, aviationnews.eu, UK Defence Journal, AeroTime, BBC, The Independent, Times of India and 11 more

2026-06-03T06:42:12.807464-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

AST SpaceMobile sees New Glenn setback delaying initial commercial service into 2027

By SpaceNews.com: AST SpaceMobile expects Blue Origin’s recent launchpad explosion will delay its direct-to-smartphone constellation by three to six months, investment bank William Blair said in an equity research note, pushing initial commercial services into the first half of 2027.

2026-06-03T14:28:15.143099-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Beyond Gravity Releases New Propulsion Pointing Mechanism

By Via Satellite: Beyond Gravity is to bring to market a new ultra-light propulsion pointing mechanism with high maneuverability for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations.

2026-06-03T13:27:49.372618-07:00

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Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

'The mirror passed with flying colors': NASA just took its last look at the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope before launch

By Space.com: NASA engineers completed their final inspection of the Roman telescope's primary mirror and are now preparing to ship the telescope to its Florida launch site.

2026-06-03T12:13:45.777598-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

BermudAir widens Caribbean reach with new US flights

By FlightGlobal: Carrier to begin services from USA and Canada to Turks and Caicos, Belize and Guatemala City this winter. BermudAir is starting flights from the USA and Canada to Turks and Caicos, Belize and Guatemala City this winter.

Airline Geeks

BermudAir Adds New Routes from U.S. to Caribbean, Central America

One Mile at a Time

BermudAir's Huge, Random Expansion: Hello St. Petersburg To Belize City!

2026-06-03T08:27:16.198660-07:00

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World Airline News • Bruce Drum

United takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR

By World Airline News: United Airlines has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR, registered as N64321. The delivery marks a major fleet modernization milestone as the aircraft completed its maiden flight in Hamburg on April 29, 2026.