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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX to launch three AST SpaceMobile BlueBird direct-to-cell satellites on Aug. 5

SpaceX is scheduled to launch three of AST SpaceMobile’s large BlueBird satellites early Wednesday, Aug. 5. The mission will expand AST SpaceMobile’s planned direct-to-cell satellite constellation, with the launch available for live viewing.

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2026-08-04T15:05:13.387720-07:00

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Reuters

Unions file strike notice for easyJet France cabin crew

By Reuters: Unions have filed a strike notice for all easyJet France cabin crew over "deteriorating" work ‌conditions, they said in a statement on Tuesday.

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2026-08-04T14:31:31.772064-07:00

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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

By The Air Current: Navy has asked defense contractors to develop a new uncrewed aircraft with a focus on long-range strike capability, signaling its vision for future carrier air wings and the fleet’s broader strategy as the service races to adapt to the growing threat of long-range counter-air weapons in the Indo-Pacific.

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2026-08-04T14:44:29.086131-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

EASA Certifies Safran's Arriel 2K Engine for Leonardo AW09 Helicopter

By AINonline: Turboshaft has flown more than 600 hours after first flight in March 2023.

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2026-08-04T15:15:04.573540-07:00

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Bloomberg • Carolina Gonzalez

LATAM Airlines Raises Guidance on More Favorable Conditions

By Bloomberg: LATAM Airlines Group SA posted quarterly earnings that exceeded expectations and boosted its full-year guidance, saying it expects more favorable conditions for the remainder of the year despite high fuel costs.

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2026-08-04T16:00:13.881643-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Wildfires and Unauthorized Drones Disrupt Spokane-Area Airports and Force Fairchild AFB Evacuations

By Flying Magazine: Fairchild AFB evacuations begin as unauthorized drone flights disrupt aerial firefighting in Spokane, Washington, area.

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2026-08-04T12:44:55.076093-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

L3Harris Confirms Successful Deployment for First Perimeter Truss Reflector on ViaSat-3

By Via Satellite: L3Harris Technologies confirmed a successful deployment for its first perimeter truss reflector onboard the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite. SpaceX launched.

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2026-08-04T13:45:35.834973-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Endeavor Optical Networks Emerges From Stealth to Build Optical MEO Data Transfer

By Via Satellite: A new startup Endeavor Optical Networks emerged from stealth on Tuesday, with a plan to build an optical satellite network in Medium-Earth Orbit (MEO) for space-based data transfer.

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2026-08-04T13:30:18.229748-07:00

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