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NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

SpaceX expands Florida infrastructure ahead of Starship’s East Coast debut

With Starship Flight 14 targeted for launch in the coming weeks, SpaceX is expanding facilities and launch infrastructure in Florida. The work is intended to enable Starship operations from Kennedy Space Center’s LC-39A and, eventually, SLC-37, broadening the program’s launch-site capacity.

2026-09-01T11:20:40.395001-07:00

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Bloomberg • Sri Taylor

JetBlue Offers First Class to Woo Premium Flyers in Rebound Push

By Bloomberg: JetBlue Airways Corp. said it will roll out its new domestic first class for travelers later this year, building on the cash-strapped airline’s strategy to capture demand for premium travel.

Airline Geeks

JetBlue Gives First Look at New First Class

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

JetBlue to Add Three Rows of First-Class Recliner Seats to Airbus A320s

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2026-09-01T10:21:04.064427-07:00

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CNBC • Luke Fountain

U.S. strikes Iran after new Hormuz Strait shipping attacks: Centcom

By CNBC: U.S. Central Command announced new strikes around the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on ships and U.S. military personnel.

Also: AirForceTimes

2026-09-01T10:05:15.329264-07:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Bombardier to Expand Manufacturing Capacity Through MHICA Acquisition

By AINonline: MHI Canada Aerospace provides structures for the Global 5500/6500 and Challenger 3500 programs.

Also: Aviation Week

2026-09-01T11:36:02.245404-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US FAA tentatively approves JetBlue’s Spirit slot purchase

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

2026-09-01T11:35:29.498175-07:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

Universal Aviation Begins Operations in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

By AINonline: Facility is company’s first in the Kingdom, with more on the way.

Also: AviationPros

2026-09-01T11:21:34.320856-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Otto to Build Fuel-Saving Bizjet Manufacturing Hub in 2028

By Flying Magazine: Facility will house production of Otto’s Phantom 3500, which is being designed to reduce fuel burn and lower operating costs.

2026-09-01T11:06:10.463435-07:00

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Via Satellite • Anne Wainscott-Sargent

Space Defense in 2040: A Networked, Weaponized, and Contested Frontier

By Via Satellite: In tomorrow's warfighting domain, the ability to see, decide, and act first may depend on constellations in orbit.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD

2026-09-01T09:53:20.639535-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

ACSF Midyear Review Shows Stable Bizav Risk Profile Amid Increased Traffic

1 Source • 2026-09-01T10:35:34.122856-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

The ULCC Shakeout: Allegiant’s 737 MAX Advantage

2 Sources • 2026-09-01T09:05:48.851008-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Kenya Airways chief steps down after less than a year

2 Sources • 2026-09-01T08:50:11.052078-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Kepplair prepares ATR 72 for firefighting conversion

15 Sources • 2026-09-01T07:21:15.305927-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

US Air Travel’s New Normal: More Leisure, More Premium |

1 Source • 2026-09-01T07:05:31.641260-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

U.S. Aircraft LLCs Get Relief From Federal Reporting Requirements

1 Source • 2026-09-01T06:06:53.215544-07:00

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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Amazon Plans Major Expansion of Prime Air Drone Delivery in 2026

1 Source • 2026-09-01T08:35:45.631302-07:00

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Leeham News • Admin Leeham News

Boosting C919 Production Rates Remains Comac's Real Test

1 Source • 2026-09-01T06:20:56.498542-07:00

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AINonline • Charles Alcock

Rolls-Royce Completes $1 Billion Indianapolis Engine Site Upgrade

2 Sources • 2026-09-01T10:51:12.561218-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Navy unveils new specs for carrier-based Collaborative Combat Aircraft

5 Sources • 2026-09-01T06:35:12.385431-07:00

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Washington Post • Victoria Craw

After Army secretary’s resignation, tallying the departures of military leaders

2 Sources • 2026-09-01T06:35:26.330543-07:00

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defence-industry.eu • Lukasz Prus

Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG Reconnaissance Drone Receives Provisional Bundeswehr Airworthiness Approval

8 Sources • 2026-09-01T02:51:09.635056-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Turkish F-16 fighters scramble after drones cross into Estonia’s airspace

8 Sources • 2026-09-01T01:05:09.817881-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Yank Technologies to study wireless satellite charging for Space Force

1 Source • 2026-09-01T06:22:28.720028-07:00

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The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

U.S. Navy begins search for its first tranche of ‘loyal wingman’ uncrewed fighters

1 Source • 2026-08-31T18:20:29.635700-07:00

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Reuters

US approves military sale of helicopters to Iraq for $800 million

22 Sources • 2026-08-31T16:05:11.822904-07:00

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Independent Safety Officials Find Orion Heat Shield Performed Well Despite Earlier Criticism

1 Source • 2026-09-01T07:50:07.955513-07:00

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Reuters

Spain's PLD Space adds $125 million to its latest funding round

15 Sources • 2026-09-01T02:20:38.813412-07:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exclusive: Helogen Plans Two In-Orbit Manufacturing Missions in October

1 Source • 2026-09-01T06:05:13.371720-07:00

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CNBC • Liz Napolitano

One aerospace stock got hit by a SpaceX announcement. Two analysts say buy the dip

2 Sources • 2026-09-01T06:06:23.536460-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Fermi Explorer Wants to Reach Another Star for $15M

2 Sources • 2026-09-01T05:06:12.597278-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

NASA’s Mars Program Faces Cost and Capability Questions Without New Landers or Rovers

1 Source • 2026-09-01T04:05:25.227696-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Quindar to manage ground operations for Quantum Space’s maneuverable spacecraft

1 Source • 2026-09-01T05:10:44.566835-07:00

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NASA • Elizabeth Shaw

NASA Welcomes Türkiye as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

5 Sources • 2026-08-31T15:13:14.843241-07:00