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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Government considers additional Boeing jets for MIAT

The government is considering adding more Boeing aircraft to MIAT’s fleet, according to Commercial Aviation News. The report points to a potential expansion of Mongolia’s flag carrier, though the available information does not specify the aircraft type, quantity, timing or financing structure.

2026-08-11T01:20:42.509155-07:00
defense   Accident   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter destroyed after catching fire during missile launch

By AeroTime: A Ukrainian MiG-29 was destroyed after catching fire while launching an air-to-air missile over Odesa Oblast. The pilot ejected safely.

2026-08-11T01:36:01.222316-07:00
space   Satellite   Europe   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space  
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defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky

Rocket Lab establishes German subsidiary to target sovereign European satellite manufacturing and Electron and Neutron launch demand

By defence-industry.eu: Rocket Lab has established Rocket Lab Germany GmbH, expanding its European presence as the company targets growing demand for sovereign satellite manufacturing and launch capacity.

2026-08-10T16:20:44.583163-07:00
aviation   eVTOL   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Vertical reaches tentative $100m financing deal to support Valo certification and production effort

By FlightGlobal: Aerospace firm's eVTOL heads for critical design review as rival Archer unveils consolidation with Boeing. Current and new investors in UK eVTOL developer Vertical Aerospace are prepared to provide some $100 million in further funding to support development of its Valo aircraft.

2026-08-11T01:35:52.972692-07:00
space   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Associated Press • Aniruddha Ghosal

Vietnam’s VinSpace signs deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027

By Associated Press: The Vietnamese aerospace company VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites in 2027, marking a big step in Vietnam’s efforts to develop its space industry.

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2026-08-10T22:35:10.656050-07:00
aviation   Middle East   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Stronger second quarter helps Jazeera recover from conflict-related losses

By FlightGlobal: Kuwaiti airline turns in net profit for first half of the year despite Middle East disruption. Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways’ managed to limit the slip in half-year net profit to 10%, as a stronger relative performance in the second quarter helped offset the crisis-hit first.

2026-08-10T23:35:57.990381-07:00