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Reuters • Courtney Rozen

Trump disclosed a June investment of up to $50,000 in Musk’s SpaceX

President Donald Trump invested as much as $50,000 in SpaceX in June, according to a public financial disclosure. The investment gives Trump a financial stake in a major government contractor led by Elon Musk, his former adviser.

Also: Yahoo Finance and CNA

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2026-08-24T12:05:49.008793-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Logistics entrepreneur and Lufthansa investor Kuehne passes away

By FlightGlobal: Veteran figurehead of Kuehne + Nagel International was also significant shareholder of German airline group. German logistics entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kuehne, the largest shareholder in Lufthansa Group, has passed away at the age of 89.

Air Cargo News

Kuehne+Nagel’s Klaus-Michael Kühne passes away

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2026-08-24T13:04:59.868737-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SDA Director Says Constellation's Tranche 1 Checkouts Progressing Faster After a Slow Start

By Via Satellite: SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH — On-orbit checkouts of the Tranche 1 Space Development Agency (SDA) satellites launched in July are progressing much faster than previous plane launches, SDA Director Dr.

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2026-08-24T12:37:17.204689-07:00

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Space.com • Josh Dinner

Goodbye, Falcon 9: SpaceX planning to retire workhorse launcher when Starship is up and running

By Space.com: SpaceX plans to retire its workhorse Falcon 9 once it gets the next-gen Starship megarocket online. But what will removing one of the most-flown rockets in history do to the current launch market?.

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2026-08-24T11:05:04.807615-07:00

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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX will set rocket-reuse record on 100th Falcon 9 launch of the year early Aug. 25: Watch it live

By Space.com: SpaceX will set a new rocket-reuse record early Tuesday morning (Aug. 25), on its 100th Falcon 9 flight of the year. You can watch the action live.

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2026-08-24T10:05:16.774240-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

UK's DHL Air to add first B777-200LR(MF)

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2026-08-24T11:50:15.719716-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Court blocks DOT’s decision to end Aeroméxico, Delta JV

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AirInsight

Court Restores Delta–Aeromexico Joint Venture After DOT Ban

Airline Geeks

Court Saves Delta-Aeroméxico Joint Venture

Also: Air Cargo News, ala.aero and aeromorning.com

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2026-08-24T08:50:10.739893-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Israir expecting lift from US flights after FAA clearance

By FlightGlobal: Israeli carrier intending to use A330s for New York service. Israeli leisure carrier Israir has obtained US FAA clearance to open services to North America, following previous approval from its home regulator.

Also: Simple Flying and AeroTime

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2026-08-24T10:21:12.624061-07:00

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