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Reuters • David Shepardson

FAA official who led response to fatal January 2025 Army helicopter–regional jet collision is stepping down

The FAA official who led the agency’s response to the January 2025 collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines regional passenger jet near Reagan Washington National Airport will step down next week. The crash killed all 67 people aboard the two aircraft.

2026-07-30T14:18:30.977153-07:00
defense   Hypersonic   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Japanese F-2 Fighter Appears With New Large Stealth Cruise Missile Under Its Wings

By The War Zone: The previously unseen missile could be the air-launched Type 25, dramatically expanding the F-2’s standoff strike reach. The previously unseen missile could be the air-launched Type 25, dramatically expanding the F-2’s standoff strike reach.

2026-07-30T12:44:49.928235-07:00
aviation   Supply Chain   North America   M&A   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Aviation Business News • Rob Munro

Avolon Q2 net income jumps 45% to $209 million

By Aviation Business News: Dublin-based lessor Avolon reported a 45% year-on-year increase in Q2 2026 net income to $209 million. The firm saw lease revenue and operating cashflow rise amid persistent global aircraft supply constraints.

Also: AirInsight
2026-07-30T05:19:44.783856-07:00
space   Satellite   Leadership   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

K2 Space raises $500 million for commercial, defense satellite expansion

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — K2 Space has raised $500 million in new funding, more than doubling its valuation in seven months as the satellite manufacturer prepares to move from orbital demonstrations to large commercial and military orders.

Also: GeekWire and cosmiclog.com
2026-07-30T11:46:54.073539-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Who will pay for the FAA’s $7bn altimeter mandate?

By FlightGlobal: Cellular providers will fund the modifications with hefty rebates. Details have emerged about a programme to reimburse US operators for the cost of modifying radio altimeters to comply with a rule intended to prevent interference from 5G cellular signals.

2026-07-30T11:33:03.313999-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Republic raises 2026 guidance after Mesa merger

By FlightGlobal: The US second-largest regional carrier says aircraft utilisation should increase as maintenance programmes combine. Republic Airways raised its financial outlook for 2026 as it works to incorporate rival Mesa Airlines, which it acquired last year.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-07-30T10:47:49.630040-07:00