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STARLUX to lease eight Airbus A321neo to expand narrowbody fleet

Taiwan's STARLUX will lease eight Airbus A321neo aircraft to expand its narrowbody fleet. The move increases the carrier's single-aisle capacity as it grows operations. Details on the lessor, delivery schedule and financial terms were not publicly disclosed.

2026-03-11T21:03:45.560502-07:00
defense   Satellite   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

Satellite imagery suggests GBU‑57 (MOP) strikes hit hardened facility at Iran’s Parchin complex

By The War Zone: Satellite imagery shows a prized hardened facility at Iran's Parchin military complex with three massive impact points in a neat row on top.

Also: news.defcros.com
2026-03-11T17:40:01.556875-07:00
aviation   eVTOL   North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Aviation Source • Len Varley

Joby Aviation Starts Flight Testing FAA‑Conforming eVTOL Ahead of Type Inspection Authorization

By Aviation Source: Joby Aviation has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Inspection Authorization (TIA), a major step on the path to type certification.

Also: Business Wire and stocktwits.com
2026-03-11T15:41:29.544342-07:00