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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Pilatus Opens $123 Million Composites Center in Switzerland

Pilatus has placed a new composites development and production center into operation in Nidwalden, Switzerland, its most expensive facility investment to date. The sustainable complex will consolidate composite-materials activities and house approximately 300 employees, expanding the manufacturer’s aerospace production capabilities.

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2026-08-14T10:06:07.925515-07:00

space Moon Commercial Space Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Debris & Traffic Management

Space.com • Tereza Pultarova

Will the new moon race turn Earth's nearest neighbor into a dumping ground?

By Space.com: "I hope that we're going to see a new norm evolve, and that what we have seen now is not how you dispose of your rocket stages in the future.".

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2026-08-14T11:05:02.856380-07:00

defense Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Deals

DefenseNews.com • Katie Livingstone

Patriot makers hedge on Ukraine production deal as officials question cause of hold-up

By DefenseNews.com: Though Trump promised Kyiv a license to build Patriot missile interceptors last month, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon have put the brakes on production.

Also: Military Times

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2026-08-14T10:45:38.300400-07:00

aviation BizAv Orders Defense Industry & Major Contractors Policy & Regulation Boeing

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Senate Democrats Seek Probe into DHS Purchase of 12 Gulfstream and Boeing Aircraft

By AINonline: Purchase includes four Gulfstreams and eight Boeings.

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2026-08-14T10:35:53.654070-07:00

defense UAV Development & Drone Programs Supply Chain Policy & Regulation Export Controls & Trade Compliance

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

White House Imposes 100% Tariff on Drones and Components, Pressuring Users to Buy American

By Flying Magazine: White House uses national security basis to impose sweeping import duties on drones and their components.

Also: dronelife.com

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2026-08-14T10:33:42.390667-07:00

aviation Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines Boeing

Bloomberg • Danny Lee, Kate Duffy, Siddharth Philip

Norse Atlantic in Talks to Lease Out 787s as Cash Reserves Tighten

By Bloomberg: Norse Atlantic ASA is in discussions with two Asian airlines to lease out Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliners, according to people familiar with the matter, as the Norwegian budget carrier struggles with low cash reserves and rising fuel costs.

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2026-08-14T09:37:52.690629-07:00

space Satellite Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

Spire and PlanetiQ win NOAA radio-occultation contracts

By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded contracts to Spire Global and PlanetiQ to provide radio occultation data for terrestrial and space weather forecasts.

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2026-08-14T09:36:07.852794-07:00

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