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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

ESA plans Ariane 6 adaptations for nuclear-powered Argonaut lunar missions

ESA is planning modifications to Ariane 6 to support future Argonaut lunar missions carrying radioisotope power systems. The adaptations would enable the launcher to accommodate missions with nuclear power sources, linking Europe’s heavy-lift launch capability to longer-duration lunar exploration objectives.

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2026-08-24T07:35:06.173944-07:00

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stateaviationjournal.com • Kim Stevens

Textron Appoints Brian Rohloff President and CEO of Textron Aviation

By stateaviationjournal.com: Textron Inc. today announced the appointment of Brian Rohloff as president and CEO of its Textron Aviation segment, effective August 31, 2026. Rohloff succeeds Ron Draper, who announced his retirement after more than 27 years with Textron, including the past eight years leading Textron Aviation.

AeroTime

Textron Aviation appoints new CEO as Ron Draper confirms retirement

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2026-08-24T07:12:58.216997-07:00

defense China Hypersonic Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle

China Develops Hypersonic Glide Vehicle Designed to Target High-Value Aircraft

By Bloomberg: The Chinese military has developed hypersonic glide vehicles that can launch air-to-air weapons, an advancement meant to threaten high-value targets such as command-and-control aircraft thousands of miles away.

Also: Economic Times and Seeking Alpha

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2026-08-24T06:21:34.576713-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Kepler starts commercial optical data relay service

By SpaceNews.com: Kepler Communications announced the start of commercial in-orbit optical data relay services Aug. 24, marking the smallsat operator’s expansion beyond the IoT connectivity business it began more than a decade ago.

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2026-08-24T07:36:46.824351-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Court blocks DOT’s decision to end Aeroméxico, Delta JV

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

Also: Air Cargo News

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2026-08-24T08:50:10.739893-07:00

aviation Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko

Irish airport authority urges passenger cap increase

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-08-24T07:35:26.020431-07:00

aviation Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airbus

Vertical Mag

Milestone announces sale of 3 Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air

By Vertical Mag: Milestone Aviation Group's sale of Airbus H225 helicopters to Kitz-Air marks a significant step in enhancing fleet capabilities.

Also: aviationnews.eu and Airline Economics

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2026-08-24T05:36:08.838841-07:00

aviation Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 737

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Second 737 North Line Likely Needed as Early as 2028: Analysis

By Leeham News: The company was already thinking about a further rate increase to 63 per month. Additionally, Boeing informed the supply chain that it should consider preparations for a 737-production rate of up to 75 per month.

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2026-08-24T06:05:13.157702-07:00

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