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Associated Press • Kamila Hrabchuk

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said parts of the Ukrainian air force’s performance are “unsatisfactory” as Russian drone barrages intensify across multiple regions. The remark highlights leadership concern about Kyiv’s ability to sustain air-defence and combat aviation operations under heavy one‑way UAV pressure.

2026-02-07T22:07:18.631136-08:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

SpaceX Starbase approved to nearly double its launch-site footprint

By NASA Spaceflight: While pushing for Flight 12, SpaceX has received approval to nearly double the launch site’s….

2026-02-07T11:59:02.501994-08:00

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Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

UK Study: Visible In‑Cabin Sustainability Could Boost Passenger Trust, Spend and Loyalty — Opportunity for Airlines

By Runway Girl: A new UK passenger study suggests airlines may be missing a major opportunity to boost trust, spend and loyalty through more visible sustainability initiatives in the cabin.

2026-02-07T13:15:34.910234-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

SpaceX IPO could drive investor interest in other space companies

By SpaceNews.com: An investor in two space companies that went public in the past year said an upcoming SpaceX IPO could generate new investor interest in the sector.

2026-02-07T12:47:21.171500-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force awards $54.5 million contract to Starfish Space for GEO servicing vehicle

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force awards $54.5 million contract to Starfish Space for GEO servicing vehicle U.S. Space Force awards $54.5 million contract to Starfish Space for GEO servicing vehicle.

GeekWire

Starfish Space wins $54.5M Space Force contract for another satellite servicing vehicle

webpronews.com

Starfish Space Uses Google Cloud and ML to Advance Autonomous Satellite Servicing

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2026-02-07T08:07:20.728950-08:00

aviation Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders

AirInsight • Richard Schuurman

AerCap Adds 103 Aircraft to Portfolio Last Year — Still Avoids Direct Orders from Airbus and Boeing

By AirInsight: AerCap, the world’s biggest lessor with an owned and managed fleet of 1.557 commercial aircraft, grew its order portfolio last year with 103 aircraft. But none of these were direct orders with Airbus and Boeing.

2026-02-07T08:55:56.270895-08:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

American Airlines Lags Delta and United After $111M Year, Intensifying Pressure on CEO

By CNBC: American Airlines made $111 million last year, while rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, brought in $5 billion and $3.3 billion, respectively.

Also: webpronews.com

2026-02-07T05:14:26.913733-08:00

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Bloomberg Law • Marisa Coulton

American Airlines Pilots’ Union Urges Board to Act Over Persistent Operational, Financial and Leadership Failures

By Bloomberg Law: The Allied Pilots Association, which represents more than 16,000 American Airlines pilots, sent a letter to the American Airlines board urging “decisive action” to address what it called persistent operational, financial, and leadership failures.