space   AI   M&A   Commercial Space  
Wall Street Journal • Alexander Saeedy, Suzanne Vranica

X cuts roles and restructures to integrate with SpaceX as Musk prepares IPO

X has removed redundant roles and reorganised to boost profitability and accelerate integration with Elon Musk’s space‑exploration company, SpaceX, as Musk prepares a high‑profile SpaceX IPO. The changes signal tighter operational alignment across Musk’s businesses and near‑term cost discipline ahead of a listing.

2026-03-26T16:40:51.603208-07:00
aviation   ATC   Helicopter   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing 737   United Airlines  
Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA investigates near-miss between United Airlines jet and Army Black Hawk helicopter in California

By Reuters: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration is investigating a close call between a United Airlines jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter in California, the agency said on Thursday, in the latest incident between a passenger jet and a military aircraft.

Also: news.bgov.com, Military.com, The Independent, The Independent and abcnews.com
2026-03-26T15:30:19.372913-07:00
defense   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Workforce & Skills Development  
Flying Magazine • Zach Vasile

F-35 Program Workers Start Negotiations With Lockheed Martin

By Flying Magazine: The labor union representing Lockheed Martin workers who build the F-35 stealth strike fighter started new contract talks with the company on Thursday.

Also: IAM Union and Defense Daily
2026-03-26T13:59:47.187174-07:00
aviation   Europe   North America   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines  
Aviation Source • Len Varley

Air France Summer 2026: Las Vegas Launch, Asia Expansion, and CDG Refocus

By Aviation Source: Air France has unveiled its summer 2026 flight schedule and strategic initiatives. It sees a robust expansion in long-haul operations, and a targeted growth in key markets.

Also: Aviation.travel
2026-03-26T14:32:20.129301-07:00