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AINonline • Amy Wilder

Surge in private launches expands U.S. hazard areas, straining national airspace

A sharp uptick in private launch activity has enlarged U.S. launch hazard areas and increased temporary airspace restrictions, complicating civilian flight operations and air-traffic management. Range operators and regulators face mounting pressure to adapt procedures and infrastructure to a higher commercial launch cadence.

2026-01-09T13:59:14.976729-08:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Calls 25,000 Flight Attendants’ Contract Demands 'Unrealistic,' Delays Raises After Five Years

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines deems flight attendants' contract demands unrealistic, prolonging the wait for raises amid ongoing negotiations.

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United Tells Flight Attendants: Ground Pay Hinges on Accepting 'Algorithm Scheduling' and Reserve Pay Cuts

2026-01-09T12:06:17.185841-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

SpaceX to launch SDA Tranche 2 missile-tracking layer — 36 satellites (L3Harris, Lockheed) plus 8 Millennium FOO Fighters

By Breaking Defense: SpaceX will launch 36 Tranche 2 Tracking Layer satellites — 18 built by L3Harris and 18 built by Lockheed Martin — plus eight FOO Fighter birds built by Millennium Space Systems.

2026-01-09T13:28:13.058173-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. Defense Secretary Tours Rocket Lab, Highlights 'Arsenal of Freedom' and Interest in Small-Launch Capabilities

By SpaceNews.com: Pentagon chief takes ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ tour to Rocket Lab.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD and lbpost.com

2026-01-09T14:45:54.987456-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Twilight Rideshare Mission Set to Deploy First Tranche of Kepler’s Optical Network

By Via Satellite: The upcoming SpaceX “Twilight” rideshare mission is set to deploy the first tranche of Kepler Communications' next-generation optical satellite constellation.

Also: SpaceQ and betakit.com

2026-01-09T12:45:28.159018-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

flyExclusive to Offer SpaceX Starlink In‑Flight Connectivity After Becoming Authorized Reseller; Fleet Installations to Begin

By Via Satellite: Private jet operator flyExclusive is now an authorized reseller for SpaceX's Starlink in-flight connectivity (IFC), and is set to begin installing.

2026-01-09T12:55:24.482956-08:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Eutelsat names former Maersk executive Eva Birgitte Bisgaard as President of Connectivity

By Via Satellite: Eutelsat has hired a former Maersk exec as it looks to boost revenues in the connectivity space. It has appointed Eva Birgitte Bisgaard as its new president of the Connectivity business unit.

2026-01-09T12:34:46.814060-08:00

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The Independent • Jana Choukeir

Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Ajet and Pegasus cancel Iran flights amid nationwide protests and internet blackout

By The Independent: Four airlines cancel flights to Iran as protests continue Iran authorities cut internet as buildings set on fire during mass protests in Tehran At least 17 flights between Dubai and Iran scheduled for Friday were cancelled due to ongoing unrest and a nationwide internet blackout in Iran.

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