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space Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Kepler Communications books Rocket Lab Neutron for 2028 optical relay satellite launch

Kepler Communications plans to deploy next-generation optical relay satellites on Rocket Lab’s Neutron rocket in 2028, one of several launches the Canadian operator has scheduled that year. The agreement adds an early commercial customer to Neutron’s manifest as Rocket Lab prepares its next-generation launch vehicle.

Also: SpaceNews.com and Bloomberg

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2026-08-10T14:00:39.784268-07:00

aviation BizAv Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Embraer

Leeham News • Thomas Blackwood

Embraer posts record Q2 revenue as deliveries hit 16-year high

By Leeham News: August 10, 2026, © Leeham News: Embraer has achieved the best second-quarter revenue in the Brazilian planemaker’s history after delivering 65 aircraft in the three months ending June 30, the company’s highest quarterly delivery tally for the past 16 years.

aviationnews.eu

Embraer Raises 2026 Financial Outlook Following Record Second-Quarter Revenue of $2.2 Billion

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2026-08-10T13:34:20.488938-07:00

defense Hypersonic Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Policy

DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

DARPA developing hypersonic cruise missile to evade enemy air defenses

By DefenseNews.com: DARPA is developing a hypersonic cruise missile in response to the Pentagon's concerns that American missiles are vulnerable to enemy air defenses.

Also: Aviation Week and Military Times

3 Sources

2026-08-10T14:02:59.259677-07:00

aviation 777X Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airlines Boeing

AirInsight • Addison Schonland

American’s Widebody Puzzle Likely Favors Boeing |

By AirInsight: American is cutting staff for September and hunting a widebody at the same time — and Boeing's rejected 777-9s might be the pieces that fit.

1 Source

2026-08-10T13:47:33.430681-07:00

aviation Routes North America Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A330 Airlines

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Israir Wins Israeli Approval to Launch North American Flights, Awaits FAA Clearance

By FlightGlobal: Leisure carrier has been planning to operate to New York with A330s. Israeli leisure carrier Israir has secured approval from the country’s civil aviation regulator to operate services to North America.

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2026-08-10T13:47:48.826626-07:00

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Reuters

Rocket Lab flags weaker quarterly margins as lower-profit satellite sales increase

By Reuters: Rocket Lab forecast third-quarter gross margin ‌below Wall Street expectations on Monday, as sales of lower-margin satellite platforms are set to make up a larger share of its business.

1 Source

2026-08-10T14:17:30.557896-07:00

aviation PaxEx Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airlines

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Magnitude 7.4 earthquake disrupts operations at seven Colombian airports

By Air Data News: Commercial flights remain suspended while authorities inspect airport infrastructure for magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday forced the temporary suspension of commercial operations at seven airports as authorities assess damage to airport infrastructure.

FL360aero

Colombia Earthquake Disrupts Aviation Network as Seven Airports Suffer Damage; Popayán Separately Closed for Volcanic Ash

8 Sources

2026-08-10T11:30:55.036916-07:00

aviation Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

S Korea's t'way Air details hybrid model for Trinity Airways

By ch-aviation: t'way Air (TW, Daegu) has detailed a route-based service model it calls a "selective service carrier" (SSC), which it plans to adopt under its forthcoming Trinity Airways brand.

1 Source

2026-08-10T14:31:53.446880-07:00

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