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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Delta and DraftKings launch SkyPicks inflight sports “gaming” platform

Delta and DraftKings have launched SkyPicks, an inflight sports “gaming” offering, as the companies emphasize that the product is not gambling. The partnership expands Delta’s onboard passenger experience into sports engagement while requiring careful positioning around the distinction between gaming and wagering.

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2026-08-02T13:34:06.509415-07:00

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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell

Rocket issue delays 1st orbital rocket launch from the UK

By Space.com: While testing a rocket on the launch pad at the U.K.'s SaxaVord Spaceport, RFA found 'an issue with the vehicle that requires further investigation.'.

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2026-08-02T04:31:41.194267-07:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Ukraine Claims Long-Range Drone Strike Damaged Russian Air-Defense and Radar Sites

By AeroTime: Ukraine claimed to have damaged multiple Russian air defense and radar installations during a long-range drone strike in the Krasnodar region.

aviationnews.eu

Massive Ukrainian Drone Strike Severely Damages Major Wildberries Logistics Hub in Russia’s Samara Region

Kyiv Independent

Romania scrambles F-16s as Russian drone crosses Ukraine's Danube River border

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2026-08-02T06:17:35.755997-07:00

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CNBC • Lindsey Jacobson

Why airfare is so high and why it'll likely stay that way

By CNBC: Flights are getting more expensive this year and airline executives say travelers shouldn't expect prices to come down anytime soon.

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2026-08-02T13:30:51.762787-07:00

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Reuters

WestJet begins flight cancellations ahead of strike

By Reuters: WestJet said on Saturday it ‌has cancelled 86 flights.

The Points Guy

One of Canada’s largest airlines grounds flights as crews strike

Aviation Source

WestJet Flight Attendants Strike Grounds Flights Across Canada

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34 Sources

2026-08-01T23:19:33.095651-07:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Brazil approves American Airlines' $100M investment in Azul

By AeroTime: Brazil's antitrust regulator cleared American Airlines' $100M investment in Azul as part of the Brazilian carrier's restructuring.

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2026-08-02T07:02:53.853615-07:00

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Bloomberg • Kriston Capps

United Proposal for Dulles Wins a Powerful Ally in Trump

By Bloomberg: With pre-approval from the White House, a $22 billion plan from United Airlines for Dulles shows how federal building projects are changing.

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2026-08-02T05:17:06.068624-07:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way

By CNBC: Airlines expect airfare to stay high this year, even if fuel prices drop. Airfare is up more than 26% in June compared with a year earlier, but executives said customers are still buying tickets.

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2026-08-02T05:02:32.791491-07:00

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