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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

US sanctions 27 Iranian airlines and 36 third-party enablers

The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines under Executive Order 13902, alongside 36 third-party enablers. The designations mark Washington’s first action against Iranian carriers since determining on Aug. 24, 2026, that Iran’s aviation sector was subject to sanctions.

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2026-09-09T22:37:08.976136-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Consortium announces plans for billion-dollar AI-enabled satellite imaging constellation

By SpaceNews.com: A group of companies announced plans Sept. 9 for a constellation of AI-enabled imaging satellites projected to cost $1 billion.

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2026-09-10T00:21:18.553009-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag • Chris Gordon

Iran Damages US A-10, F-15s with Missile Attack on Air Base in Jordan

By Air & Space Forces Mag: An A-10 Thunderbolt and F-15E Strike Eagles were damaged in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on a U.S. air base in Jordan.

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2026-09-09T20:06:16.212234-07:00

aviation Europe Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

IranAir pins hopes on eventual European comeback

By ch-aviation: IranAir (IR, Tehran Mehrabad) aims to restore flights to Europe once sanctions are lifted and regulatory approvals are regained, according to CEO Taher Abdolhai.

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2026-09-09T23:20:07.499184-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

American Airlines moves closer to decision on order for up to 65 widebody aircraft

By Air Data News: American Airlines is moving closer to selecting its next widebody aircraft, with a potential requirement for as many as 65 jets as the carrier prepares for the eventual retirement of its Boeing 777-200ERs during the next decade.

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2026-09-10T00:13:39.461846-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Greek astronaut to fly on Vast private mission to ISS

By SpaceNews.com: Greece’s first astronaut will go to the ISS on a private astronaut mission in 2027 as Europe discusses developing its own human spaceflight capabilities.

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2026-09-09T23:06:00.826065-07:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Russia’s Pobeda needs fleet updates for growth

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2026-09-09T23:49:56.667626-07:00

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defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky Air

The Netherlands moves towards Saab GlobalEye acquisition to strengthen airborne surveillance and NATO early warning capabilities

By defence-industry.eu: The Netherlands has signed a letter of intent with Sweden to acquire a Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft.