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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

JetBlue expands BlueHouse lounge access while introducing new Mint Base fare

JetBlue is broadening BlueHouse lounge access for more passengers as it opens its second location in Boston, while excluding customers traveling on the new Mint Base fare from the benefit. The policy takes effect at lounges in Boston Logan and New York Kennedy airports.

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2026-08-24T19:51:27.093114-07:00

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Associated Press

Russia launches military satellite aboard Soyuz-2.1b rocket

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2026-08-24T18:20:44.553755-07:00

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Reuters

Boeing awarded contract with ceiling value of $131.2 billion for F-15 program

By Reuters: The U.S. Department of War on Monday awarded Boeing a $131.23 billion indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract to support ‌the F-15 Eagle Crest program, which oversees the F-15 fighter aircraft fleet.

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com and Seeking Alpha

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2026-08-24T15:35:14.396613-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Fiji fuel shortage disrupts Nadi airport ops

By ch-aviation: A critical Jet A-1 shortage at Nadi airport, following the rejection of a contaminated fuel shipment, has disrupted flight operations, with most operators required to tanker fuel into Fiji until at least August 31, 2026.

Also: Travel Radar

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2026-08-24T18:50:20.937956-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Fiji Airways secures expanded US traffic rights

By ch-aviation: Fiji Airways (FJ, Nadi) has secured immediate US authority to broaden its scheduled and charter operations while its application for an amended foreign air carrier permit awaits final approval.

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2026-08-24T17:35:16.477935-07:00

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Skift • Gordon Smith

Three South Korean Carriers Are Merging Into One Low-Cost Giant

By Skift: Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul are merging into South Korea's biggest low-cost airline, completing the reshuffle triggered by Korean Air's Asiana takeover.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-08-24T16:53:18.625611-07:00

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Via Satellite • Jeffrey Hill

KSAT Rolls Out Demonstration Campaign for Hybrid RF/Optical Network

By Via Satellite: Kongsberg Satellite Services (KSAT) is kicking off a “Hyperion” demonstration campaign for its next-generation hybrid radio frequency (RF) and optical.

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2026-08-24T16:35:38.691083-07:00

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Reuters • Courtney Rozen

Trump bought shares in Elon Musk's SpaceX in June, financial disclosure shows

By Reuters: U.S. President Donald Trump invested as much as $50,000 in Elon Musk's SpaceX in June, according to a public financial disclosure, giving him a financial stake in a ‌major government contractor run by his former adviser.

Also: Yahoo Finance, TechCrunch and CNA

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

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