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NASA Spaceflight • Haygen Warren

NASA’s Roman Space Telescope deploys solar array and communications systems after Falcon Heavy launch

NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched Aug. 30 from Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy. After reaching space, the observatory deployed its solar array and communications systems and powered on its Coronagraph Instrument, marking early progress in commissioning the mission.

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2026-09-10T15:28:56.851538-07:00

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time.com • Callum Sutherland

How the U.S. Treasury's New Aviation Sanctions on Iran Extend Beyond Tehran

By time.com: The U.S. Treasury issued sweeping new sanctions against Iran this week, targeting the country’s airlines and their international service providers as it ramps up its effort to isolate Tehran from the global economy.

Also: Travel Radar

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2026-09-10T15:36:14.039274-07:00

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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Ukraine’s New Shershen SAM Can Fire A Wild Mix Of Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles

By The War Zone: The system’s open architecture could let Kyiv mix and match interceptors as its missile inventory evolves. The system’s open architecture could let Kyiv mix and match interceptors as its missile inventory evolves.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-09-10T13:35:16.461750-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

IndiGo Targets 550-Aircraft Fleet and Greater Ownership by FY30

By AirInsight: IndiGo Targets 550 Jets, More Ownership by FY30 IndiGo said it plans to have 30-40 percent of its total fleet under ownership by FY30, with the remaining aircraft on operating leases.

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2026-09-10T15:50:57.839930-07:00

aviation Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airlines Embraer

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

QantasLink plans first in-house E190 service for early 1Q27

By ch-aviation: QantasLink (QLK) plans to introduce its first in-house E190 into commercial service from January 2027, subject to regulatory approval.

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2026-09-10T15:36:14.566139-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

The A321XLR’s 2027 Transatlantic Land Grab |

By AirInsight: AirInsight maps every confirmed A321XLR transatlantic route for 2027, with configurations, dates, and fresh 1H26 reliability data.

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2026-09-10T13:05:40.560348-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

MaiaSpace Secures First Long-Term Asian Customer Deal With iQPS

By Via Satellite: Institute for Q-shu Pioneers of Space (iQPS) has tapped MaiaSpace, the up-and-coming French launch provider, to launch a range of SAR (synthetic aperture.

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2026-09-10T13:04:50.430834-07:00

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