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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Port of Seattle advances $2.5 billion modernization of Sea-Tac’s S Concourse

The Port of Seattle Commission has authorized initial funding for a $2.5 billion modernization of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s S Concourse, with major construction scheduled to begin in 2027. The project is intended to improve passenger experience and increase operational efficiency.

Also: Airline Economics and AviationPros

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2026-08-12T08:06:47.457331-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Turkish Air Force F-16 crashes near Yalova during training, pilot ejects

By AeroTime: A Turkish Air Force F-16 crashed near Yalova during a training flight from Eskişehir. The pilot ejected safely, with no casualties on the ground.

Reuters

F-16 aircraft crashes in training flight in Turkey, defence ministry says

Also: aviationnews.eu, f-16.net and Economic Times

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2026-08-12T07:36:00.480287-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China’s iSpace raises first batch of series E funding for reusable rocketry

By SpaceNews.com: Chinese reusable launch vehicle maker has secured a first batch of series E funding, months after a huge D++ round, with fundraising still ongoing.

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2026-08-12T06:15:41.076212-07:00

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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

American Airlines CEO Outlines C-Suite Overhaul to Close ‘Meaningful Gap’

By Skift: American is expanding the responsibilities of some of its executives as it looks to boost its profits and close the gap with competitors.

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2026-08-12T08:07:43.309397-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Seven Colombian airports shut after earthquake

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

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2026-08-12T07:21:56.050355-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Boeing deliveries fall further behind Airbus after recent momentum slows

By AeroTime: Boeing 's commercial aircraft deliveries in 2026 have fallen further behind rival Airbus after recent momentum built in May and June appeared to slow.

aviationnews.eu

Airbus Secures Global Aircraft Delivery Lead Over Boeing Through July 2026

Also: eVTOL Insights

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2026-08-12T06:21:23.443999-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines Regional Jet Declares Fuel Emergency After Three Failed Landing Attempts

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: An American Eagle regional jet declared a fuel emergency and diverted to Evansville after three failed landing attempts at Lexington and Louisville.

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2026-08-12T05:51:14.732904-07:00

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