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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Electra taps Atlas Group for EL9 airframes as hybrid-electric aircraft enters flight-test program

Electra has signed an agreement with the Atlas Group to deliver EL9 airframes for the manufacturer’s flight-test and certification program. The deal moves Electra’s hybrid aircraft from design toward hardware production, establishing the airframe supply needed for its next development phase.

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2026-09-15T06:06:27.245614-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

France orders Rafale F5 radar, engine and EW work ahead of launch

By AeroTime: France has ordered early development work on five Rafale F5 systems, including the RBE2-XG radar, SPECTRA F5 suite and M88 T-REX engine.

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2026-09-15T06:21:55.466953-07:00

space M&A Commercial Space

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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

Why Are Tesla and SpaceX Separate? Musk Says ‘Great Question’

By Bloomberg: Elon Musk again teased the idea of his AI and rocket firm SpaceX combining with electric-car maker Tesla Inc., noting the extensive cooperation between the two companies he leads as chief executive officer.

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2026-09-15T06:36:52.574627-07:00

aviation Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Why Go-Arounds Save Lives: Lessons From Unstabilized Approaches

By Flying Magazine: Prime Air runway overrun highlights critical importance of maintaining proper airspeeds and initiating timely go-arounds.

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2026-09-15T05:06:27.873409-07:00

aviation Workforce & Skills Development Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Icelandair mechanics threaten ‘indefinite’ strike

By FlightGlobal: Talks over a new wage agreement broke down in June and a state mediator was drafted in. Icelandair’s mechanics have threatened to go on strike for an “indefinite period” later this month if agreement cannot be reached on a new collective bargaining agreement.

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2026-09-15T04:20:55.318111-07:00

aviation UAV Development & Drone Programs Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

New UK turbojet engine concept moves to production in under seven months

By AeroTime: UK-developed turbojet engines that can power drones and larger aircraft have moved from the initial concept to production and flight testing within seven months.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-09-15T04:51:33.587702-07:00

aviation BizAv Aircraft Finance & Leasing

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Business jet deals set to near quarter-trillion dollars over the next five years

By AeroTime: Global business jet transactions involving both new and pre-owned aircraft are set to approach a quarter of a trillion dollars over the next five years, according to Global Jet Capital.

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2026-09-15T06:38:33.448021-07:00

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Bloomberg • Paula Sambo

Spaceports to Satellites: Here Are the Big Projects Canada Is Pitching

By Bloomberg: Canada is putting some of its biggest ambitions on the table for global investors, including data centers, critical-mineral mines, high-speed rail and an Arctic trade corridor.

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2026-09-15T05:50:16.393969-07:00

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