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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Parata Air wins approval for Seoul–Los Angeles flights from early 2027

South Korean startup Parata Air has secured regulatory approval to operate scheduled service between Seoul Incheon and Los Angeles International. The Yangyang-based carrier plans to launch the long-haul route around April 2027, adding a new entrant to the South Korea–U.S. market.

2026-08-18T17:50:20.044210-07:00
space   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions   Commercial Space   NASA  
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Associated Press • Marcia Dunn

Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon

By Associated Press: A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket.

Also: CBS News, CNN, NBC News and 3 more
2026-08-18T14:51:11.763780-07:00
defense   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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Reuters

U.S. Army Selects Hanwha Defense USA to Supply Mobile Artillery Prototypes

By Reuters: The U.S. Army said on Tuesday it ​had selected Hanwha Defense USA, a ‌unit of South Korea's Hanwha Aerospace , to supply its new Mobile Tactical Cannon, marking a breakthrough for ​South Korea's biggest defence company in ​the U.S.

Also: Yonhap News Agency and defensehere.com
2026-08-18T16:50:25.306132-07:00
aviation   Routes   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Europe   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A330   Airlines  
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Aviation Source • Len Varley

SAS Set to Launch Nonstop Copenhagen–Mumbai Flights in October

By Aviation Source: SAS returns to India after a 17-year absence, with the launch of a nonstop service connecting Copenhagen and Mumbai set for 1 October 2026.

2026-08-18T14:30:36.875052-07:00
space   Satellite   AI   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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Associated Press • Konstantin Toropin

AI-assisted tool helped secure satellite communication system after 2022 Russian hacking

By Associated Press: The cybersecurity company Atalanta says it has released “Argo” — a product that includes the technology that was crucial in securing a satellite communications network after a Russian hacking attack.

2026-08-18T14:51:09.697477-07:00