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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Azorra part-outs four Airbus A220s as parts shortages and Delta demand reshape lessor economics

Azorra says it dismantled four Airbus A220s last year after determining that selling components made more economic sense than continuing to lease the aircraft. The decision was driven by an industrywide shortage of parts and demand from Delta Air Lines for A220 components.

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2026-09-03T14:35:09.090883-07:00

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Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra

India Launches Rocket in Boost to Space Ambitions After Failures

By Bloomberg: India’s space program notched a much-needed success with a rocket launch on Friday, after two consecutive failures of another launcher that had long served as its workhorse rocket.

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2026-09-03T15:36:40.919710-07:00

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Air & Space Forces Mag • Courtney Albon

Schiess Sworn in as New Space Force Chief: ‘We Must Grow with Intention’

By Air & Space Forces Mag: Gen. Douglas Schiess assumed leadership of the Space Force on Sept. 3, succeeding Gen. B. Chance Saltzman as Chief of Space Operations.

SpaceNews.com

Schiess takes command of Space Force as the service prepares for expansion

Aviation Week

Schiess Assumes Leadership Of U.S. Space Force

Also: Space Policy Online and DVIDS / U.S. DoD

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2026-09-03T13:05:26.247992-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Brazil suspends AOC of Total Linhas Aéreas

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Brazil suspends AOC of Total Linhas Aéreas” today!.

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2026-09-03T13:21:20.450733-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

SES Extends Multi-Orbit Satellite Connectivity Deal With Peruvian Navy

By Via Satellite: SES has signed a new government deal in Latin America, extending its collaboration with the Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Perú) to deliver sovereign, multi-orbit satellite connectivity.

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2026-09-03T14:05:52.961739-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Spanish space minister: Elon Musk's control of 2/3 of all operating satellites motivated Spain's Iris2 investment

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Spanish Science and Innovation Minister Diana Morant, who oversees the country’s space sector, said SpaceX Founder Elon Musk’s control of the majority of all satellites operating in orbit was a motivating factor in Spain’s recent decision to invest heavily in Europe’s Iris2 constellation.

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2026-09-03T13:14:21.524263-07:00

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Aircraft Interiors International • Web Team

JetBlue reveals its BlueFirst domestic first-class experience

By Aircraft Interiors International: BlueFirst domestic first class will be available on narrowbody aircraft in markets where JetBlue flies but are not currently served with its Mint business class.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-09-03T10:21:25.542157-07:00

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