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Reuters

OHB wins nearly €1 billion SES contract for 18 medium-Earth-orbit satellites

German satellite manufacturer OHB will develop and produce 18 medium-Earth-orbit satellite platforms for European operator SES under a contract valued at nearly €1 billion ($1.17 billion). The award represents a major European space-manufacturing program and expands the region’s MEO satellite infrastructure.

Also: Seeking Alpha
2026-08-31T00:20:07.284261-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Associated Press • David Rising

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

By Associated Press: The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry says the attack Monday comes after the U.S.

2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00
aviation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
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Reuters • Julie Zhu, Sophie Yu

China's three biggest airlines post heavy first-half losses as fuel shock bites

By Reuters: China's three biggest state-owned airlines reported first-half losses for the seventh consecutive year, battered by surging jet fuel prices, with the ‌outlook for the rest of the year clouded by a lacklustre summer season.

Also: Economic Times and Seeking Alpha
2026-08-30T20:20:13.046839-07:00
aviation   Policy & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Philippine Airlines 50-year franchise renewal advances

By ch-aviation: Philippine Airlines (PR, Manila Ninoy Aquino International) moved closer to securing a renewed 50-year legislative franchise after the Philippine House of Representatives approved House Bill 10545 on second reading on August 24, 2026.

Also: Australian Aviation
2026-08-30T21:20:24.328474-07:00