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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Voyager seeks more flexibility in NASA’s commercial space station requirements for Starlab

Voyager Technologies remains optimistic about Starlab’s prospects but is seeking changes to NASA’s commercial space station request for proposals. The company wants certain requirements relaxed, highlighting the tension between NASA’s program objectives and industry’s ability to deliver commercially viable orbital infrastructure.

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2026-08-04T20:14:21.196526-07:00

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ANI News Agency

13 Passengers and Four Crew Injured After Air India Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence

By ANI News Agency: According to an Air India spokesperson, "Earlier today, Air India flight AI2379 operating from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden loss of altitude during cruise.

Aviation Source

Air India Flight AI2379 Hits Severe Turbulence: 300-Foot Drop Injures 17 on Phuket-Delhi Route

Aviation Safety Network

Turbulence Injures 14 Aboard Air India Airbus A320neo; Aircraft Lands Safely

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com, Economic Times, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, ANI News Agency and 4 more

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2026-08-04T09:00:25.549061-07:00

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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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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Asia-Pacific passenger volume declines again as fuel costs impact regional demand

By FlightGlobal: Passenger volumes were down for the second consecutive month. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has flagged a “softening” in international passenger demand – particularly for regional traffic – despite being in the traditional mid-year peak travel period.

Also: Reuters and FlightGlobal

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2026-08-04T20:59:05.722106-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

US-Bangla Airlines to launch dedicated cargo carrier

By ch-aviation: Illustration of US-Bangla Airlines Boeing 737-8,.

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2026-08-04T21:31:40.888996-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel, Marcus Weisgerber, Natalie Andrews

FAA Investigates Marine One Safety Incident in Washington

By Wall Street Journal: The president’s helicopter took off from the White House despite commercial traffic flying at Reagan National Airport.

CNBC

FAA says it is investigating Trump helicopter safety incident in Washington

Economic Times

Trump's Marine One involved in air traffic safety incident; US aviation officials review lapse

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2026-08-04T18:30:50.314085-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

India’s Adani Group exploring stake in regional carrier

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2026-08-04T20:44:57.264986-07:00

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Bloomberg • Karen Leigh

Jetstar to Charge Fliers Up to $36 for Overhead Bags

By Bloomberg: Flying with only a carry-on is about to get more expensive on Jetstar. Australia’s major budget airline will start charging passengers to use overhead luggage bins from next year, reflecting a broader industry shift toward monetizing nearly every aspect of the flight experience.