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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Twenty-five years after 9/11, aviation security remains fundamentally transformed

The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people, triggered the most significant overhaul of aviation security in modern history. Retrospectives examine strengthened airport and onboard protections, the lasting impact on airlines and workers, and how the attacks reshaped U.S. military operations.

Australian Aviation • Jake Nelson

9/11 led to biggest security changes in aviation history, says expert

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

Historical highlights: How 9/11 reshaped USAFE’s mission

Also: Royal Aeronautical Society, IAM Union, CNA and loyaltylobby.com

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2026-09-11T00:37:22.614675-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

ESA and Vast Sign Agreement for Greek Astronaut Mission to the ISS

By SpaceWatch Global: ESA has signed an agreement with the U.S. commercial space company Vast to implement an astronaut mission to the ISS for Greece.

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2026-09-11T01:15:06.412055-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

RAAF validates long-range strike capabilities for F/A-18F, P-8A

By FlightGlobal: JASSM-ER, LRASM attain key operational milestone in Australian service. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has announced initial operational capability (IOC) for two new long-range strike capabilities.

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2026-09-11T00:37:00.298427-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Algeria Bans Emirates and Etihad From Overflying Its Airspace As Political Tensions Worsen

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Algeria is set to close its airspace to all aircraft registered in the United Arab Emirates as a diplomatic rift between the two countries sinks to a new low.

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2026-09-11T01:51:42.711400-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Avio Completes Integration of FD1 Rocket Demonstrator

By European Spaceflight: Avio has completed integration of its FD1 rocket demonstrator ahead of ground testing and a planned suborbital flight from Sardinia.

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2026-09-11T01:36:36.929429-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Vietravel Airlines inks deal for 50 Airbus jets, including A220s and A321XLRs

By FlightGlobal: New aircraft expected to be delivered from 2029. Vietnam’s Vietravel Airlines is poised to order 50 new Airbus jets, including the country’s first A220 and long-range A321XLR, as it marks a significant fleet expansion.

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2026-09-10T23:36:55.605943-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Recycling specialist set to dismantle additional A320neo and 737 Max jets

By FlightGlobal: Tarbes-based Tarmac Aerosave sets up quick-response line to address market demand for spares. Both Boeing 737 Max and Airbus A320neo jets will feature among more than 10 aircraft set to be dismantled and recycled by specialist Tarmac Aerosave.

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2026-09-11T01:21:58.790400-07:00

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