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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

FCC approves 15,000-satellite Starlink Mobile system, expanding SpaceX’s path to standalone wireless service

The FCC approved SpaceX’s plan for a 15,000-satellite Starlink Mobile system and granted spectrum flexibility for satellite-to-phone services. The decision moves the service closer to operating as a standalone wireless offering, with potential to reshape how satellite connectivity reaches mobile devices.

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2026-10-08T01:15:42.295836-07:00

aviation PaxEx Leadership

Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

West Entertainment appoints Al St. Germain as SVP Entertainment

By Inflight Online: West Entertainment appoints Al St. Germain as Senior Vice President, Entertainment to support airline passenger engagement growth.

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2026-10-08T01:36:34.995640-07:00

defense Military Aircraft Procurement Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Ukraine strikes Russian air base hosting An-124, Il-76 transports

By AeroTime: Ukraine says it struck Seshcha airfield, a Russian military transport hub hosting An-124 and Il-76 aircraft, along with radar and EW sites.

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2026-10-08T02:05:49.333424-07:00

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AINonline • Charles Alcock

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

By AINonline: New narrowbody airliners could see even greater use of composite materials.

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2026-10-08T02:05:09.178928-07:00

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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

EasyJet Sees Apollo Takeover on Track for Completion Next Year

By Bloomberg: Apollo Global Management Inc.’s deal to acquire EasyJet Plc for £5.7 billion ($7.5 billion) is on track for completion early next year, the airline’s chief executive officer said.

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2026-10-08T02:05:31.861354-07:00

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suasnews.com

Big cargo drones deliver toolkits to wind turbines in the North Sea

By suasnews.com: Ørsted has completed a new trial of a large cargo drone at Hornsea 2, its offshore wind farm in the North Sea. The trial assessed whether drones could deliver maintenance kits and reduce routine vessel trips, helping turbines generate electricity more consistently while lowering operational risks and costs.

eVTOL Insights

Ørsted and Skyports Trial Cargo Drone Deliveries to Offshore Wind Turbines

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2026-10-07T23:15:01.055289-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-10-08T01:05:40.322334-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe Prepares for Rome, NASA Opens Its Data

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe's road to Rome and crew autonomy, NASA's Artemis II lunar data release, Türkiye's Moon mission details and space manufacturing.

Also: SpaceWatch Global

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2026-10-08T00:35:40.234723-07:00

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