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politico.eu • Giorgio Leali

SpaceX and Blue Origin withdraw from Macron’s space summit after reported White House pressure

SpaceX and Blue Origin are among four companies backing out of a space summit hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a French government official. The withdrawals follow reported pressure from the White House, adding a political dimension to a high-level commercial space gathering.

2026-09-03T09:35:43.206117-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

First F-15EX bound for permanent deployment in Japan delivered to US Air Force

By Air Data News: EX-22 is the 22nd Eagle II delivered by Boeing and will eventually join the 18th Wing at Kadena Boeing has delivered the first F-15EX Eagle II destined for permanent deployment at Kadena Air Base in Japan , as the U.S.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD and defence-industry.eu
2026-09-03T09:54:07.623712-07:00
aviation   Frequent-flyer programs   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Southwest Airlines  
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Business Traveller • George Gomez

Southwest Airlines to Open First Airport Lounges in Four US Cities

By Business Traveller: Southwest Airlines will open airport lounges in four cities, pairing Chase card access with its premium travel push in 2027.

2026-09-03T06:13:34.755936-07:00
aviation   PaxEx   Airbus A350   Airlines  
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Aircraft Interiors International • Web Team

Emirates raises the standard of privacy in premium economy

By Aircraft Interiors International: Emirates is launching the world’s first premium-economy seat to feature a full-height, electrically powered adjustable privacy screen. The new seat will debut on the airline’s newly received Airbus A350 aircraft, with the 28-seat Premium Economy cabin having a 2-3-2 configuration.

Also: Skift, One Mile at a Time, Aviation A2Z, World Airline News, Boarding Area and thealviator.com
2026-09-03T08:52:19.937596-07:00
aviation   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airline Industry & Market Trends   airBaltic  
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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Air Baltic agrees terms with ‘certain’ bondholders for up to €257m of interim financing

By FlightGlobal: Latvian carrier requires the funds to support its fleet-reduction plan. Air Baltic says it has agreed terms with “certain” bondholders and finance providers for up to €257 million ($299 million) of interim financing, which it needs to support its fleet-reduction strategy.

2026-09-03T10:05:21.487868-07:00
aviation   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   777X   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

India’s Afcom signs preliminary 777-8F agreement

By FlightGlobal: Up to four twinjet freighters covered by letter of intent but few other details emerge. Indian air cargo firm Afcom Holdings has reached a provisional agreement with Boeing to acquire up to four 777-8F aircraft.

2026-09-03T10:50:18.724095-07:00
space   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Sky Perfect JSat forecasts $125M in revenue from Ka-band GEO satellites in coming 10 years as national security market grows

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Satellite fleet operator Sky Perfect JSat reported a 20% increase in space division revenue and a 21% increase in operating income for the three months ending June 30 on the strength of the Japanese Ministry of Defense’s Satellite Constellation Project.

2026-09-03T09:50:44.929750-07:00