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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA withholds 2.8% controller pay increase amid scheduling overhaul talks

The FAA is withholding a 2.8% pay increase for air traffic controllers until they meet demands for greater efficiency, adding pressure to a workforce already demoralized by recent government shutdowns. The move comes as the agency negotiates changes to controller scheduling and working practices.

Also: Bloomberg Law
2026-09-02T10:06:15.082405-07:00
space   Satellite   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Boeing  
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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Boeing delivers final three O3b mPower satellites for SES

By SpaceNews.com: Boeing has delivered the final three of 13 O3b mPower broadband satellites to SES in Florida, where they are slated to launch to medium Earth orbit on a Falcon 9 later this month.

Also: Boeing, Seeking Alpha, satnews.com and keeptrack.space
2026-09-02T09:10:48.146926-07:00
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Wall Street Journal • Alison Sider

Southwest Airlines Jumps Into the Airport Lounge Competition

By Wall Street Journal: Four initial lounges are being built, with the first slated to open in late 2027.

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2026-09-02T07:22:47.581443-07:00
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Associated Press • Michelle Gumede

South Africa aviation regulator probes low jet flypast over Cape Town stadium

By Associated Press: 1 of 2 | Social media was buzzing this past weekend when two flights flew across the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, ahead of the Springboks and All Blacks test on Saturday.

Also: The Independent
2026-09-02T09:20:24.769623-07:00
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

French, German NewSpace groups to EU Commission: European launchers need firm demand forecast for investment

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — French and German associations representing NewSpace companies urged the European Commission to provide industry with a clear assessment of European government launch demand in the coming years to stimulate government and private investment.

2026-09-02T09:06:42.386629-07:00