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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Iran threatens neighboring airports as U.S. sanctions disrupt airline routes

Iran has threatened neighboring airports over restrictions affecting its airlines as U.S. sanctions disrupt regional connectivity. Some Iranian flights to China and Russia continue, underscoring the uneven impact of the restrictions and the growing geopolitical pressure on the country’s air transport network.

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2026-09-23T13:21:26.832424-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Commercial ISR Satellite Providers Expand Globally as Nations Seek Sovereign Intelligence Capacity

By Space Intel Report: PARIS — The spread of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) technology around the world is accelerating as more nations insist on having not just access to foreign constellations but dedicated capacity on them and, ultimately, a license to build these satellites on their home territory.

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2026-09-23T13:16:24.021236-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Viasat Wins $42 Million U.S. Marine Corps Managed SATCOM Task Order

By Via Satellite: Viasat has received a $42 million task order under its contract to provide managed satcom services to the U.S. Marine Corps.

Also: Seeking Alpha and satnews.com

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2026-09-23T12:37:22.190245-07:00

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Bangladesh to buy 11 more Boeing jets as it seeks closer US trade ties

By Reuters: Bangladesh will buy a further 11 aircraft from Boeing , officials said on Wednesday, expanding national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines' planned orders to 25 jets as Dhaka seeks closer trade ties with the United States amid concerns over tariffs on its exports.

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Turkish Airlines Orders Up to 150 737 MAX Aircraft

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Boeing and Turkish Airlines Finalize Historic Order for Up to 150 737 MAX Airplanes

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2026-09-23T08:21:20.344216-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Sceye’s Recent HAPS Flight Included Optical Demonstration

By Via Satellite: The recent HAPS flight of a Sceye vehicle also included a laser tracking demonstration. Sceye and Softbank conducted the demonstration in August, flying a Sceye HAPS from New Mexico to Japan and back, demonstrating mobile broadband connectivity and edge computing.

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2026-09-23T12:50:50.252742-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

SES VP David Mathewson Discusses the Company’s MEO Satellite Strategy

By Via Satellite: In our latest Thursday Morning Conversation, we talk to SES Vice President of Product Development Engineering David Mathewson about SES’s latest plans around developing satellites, the advantages of having a multi-orbit play, as well the new capabilities of its MEO satellites.

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2026-09-23T12:55:48.762255-07:00

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Bloomberg • Will Guisbond

Boeing Says Suppliers Must Lose ‘Craftsman’ Stance to Hit Output

By Bloomberg: Boeing Co. said suppliers need to move away from human-centric processes for airplane manufacturers to achieve their ambitious production ramp up targets.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-09-23T10:35:50.126378-07:00

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