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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Satellite operators emphasize secured launch capacity as the market tightens

With launch capacity constrained, satellite operators are highlighting signed launch agreements to investors and customers. Securing rides to orbit is becoming a commercial differentiator, linking constellation deployment schedules and customer commitments more directly to launch-provider availability.

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2026-08-16T16:25:37.519124-07:00

aviation Europe Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines Boeing

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Vietnam Airlines B787-9 Makes Late Rotation and Runway Excursion on Departure from Munich

By Aviation Source: A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 operating a flight to Hanoi overran the runway on takeoff in Munich, appearing to suffer a tailstrike before making a return to Munich (MUC).

1 Source

2026-08-16T14:12:31.656290-07:00

defense Aircraft Carrier Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Bloomberg • Tony Czuczka

US Commander Says Mental Health a Priority Aboard USS Lincoln

By Bloomberg: A top US military commander said mental health is a valid concern after meeting crew deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln, where conditions aboard the aircraft carrier have led to complaints during its long deployment in the Iran war.

Also: ANI News Agency

3 Sources

2026-08-16T17:05:31.263675-07:00

aviation

Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Skyband develops LEO-powered PNT unit to validate GPS on aircraft

By Runway Girl: Skyband Systems has developed a nimble aviation-grade PNT solution to address a rising threat in industry: the jamming and spoofing of GPS.

Also: Runway Girl

2 Sources

2026-08-16T15:20:14.046611-07:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Garuda Indonesia targeting profit in 1Q27

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Garuda Indonesia at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

1 Source

2026-08-16T17:51:09.969431-07:00

aviation Airline Industry & Market Trends Air Canada Airlines

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Air Canada Posts Record Second Quarter Revenues Amid Higher Costs

By Aviation Source: Air Canada reported strong second-quarter 2026 results driven by solid demand, achieving record operating revenues of $6.3 billion despite higher costs.

1 Source

2026-08-16T14:52:21.574480-07:00

aviation Leadership Airlines

Aviation Source • Len Varley

JetBlue Combines Flight, Cabin and Technical Operations Under Unified Leadership

By Aviation Source: JetBlue has merged its Flight Operations, Inflight and Technical Operations under one executive leader; promoting Jeffrey Winter to a Senior Vice President role.

1 Source

2026-08-16T14:40:37.834267-07:00

space Satellite Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Middle East

Aviation Source • Len Varley

Emirates SkyCargo Transports UAE’s First AI Satellite to the United States

By Aviation Source: Emirates SkyCargo has successfully transported the Altair-1 satellite from Dubai to Los Angeles, marking a major milestone for the United Arab Emirates’ space sector.

1 Source

2026-08-16T14:40:40.341834-07:00

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