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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Eastern Airlines wins $328 million ICE charter contract

Eastern Airlines has secured a $328 million charter contract from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, adding a substantial government-backed program to the carrier’s business. The award highlights the role of charter flying as a material source of demand beyond scheduled commercial and business aviation markets.

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2026-08-25T10:05:37.460144-07:00

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Space.com • Monisha Ravisetti

The Roman Space Telescope will reveal the universe in a way the JWST and Hubble cannot

By Space.com: The Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch on Aug. 30. What will it bring to the field of astronomy?.

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2026-08-25T10:05:09.630580-07:00

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defence-blog.com • Dylan Malyasov

U.S. Air Force C-17 lands in Moscow, no reason given

By defence-blog.com: Key Points A U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemaster III flew from Riga, Latvia, to Vnukovo International Airport near Moscow on August 25. Neither the U.S. Air Force nor the Department of War has publicly confirmed the flight's purpose or destination.

Air Data News

US Air Force C-17 makes rare Moscow flight carrying CIA director

FlightGlobal

US Air Force C-17 transport lands in Russia without explanation

Also: aviationnews.eu, AeroTime, CBS News, UK Defence Journal, Aviation24, Simple Flying, ANI News Agency, The Independent, Economic Times, UK Defence Journal and ANI News Agency

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2026-08-25T03:05:24.820744-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

In-flight Fire of Unknown Origin Led to Citation X Loss of Control on Landing

By AINonline: NTSB: Ignition source could not be conclusively identified.

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2026-08-25T10:51:01.084642-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Embraer’s Autoland-Equipped Phenom 300EV Obtains Triple Certification

By Flying Magazine: Manufacturer bills the Phenom 300EV as the fastest and farthest-flying light business jet.

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2026-08-25T08:33:23.444248-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Geospatial imagery provider BlackSky: International growth now faster than US, driven by our 35-cm Gen 3 satellites

By Space Intel Report: TUPPER LAKE, NY — Geospatial imagery and analytics provider BlackSky Technology said its non-US business is growing faster than its core US market as foreign governments take out subscriptions using BlackSky’s Gen 2 and, especially, its 35-cm-resolution Gen 3 satellites.

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2026-08-25T09:35:48.772907-07:00

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Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Traveled Work Remains a Persistent Issue on Boeing’s Wichita 737 MAX Line

By Leeham News: Aug. 24, 2026, © Leeham News : Cutting down on traveled work at Spirit AeroSystems's former facility in Wichita, Kansas is critical for Boeing's efforts to reintegrate Spirit and boost 737 Max production rates.

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2026-08-25T08:33:40.866058-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

ALPA urges FAA to require secondary cockpit barrier retrofits

By Runway Girl: ALPA is calling on the FAA to "issue rulemaking" requiring airlines to retrofit their in-service aircraft with secondary cockpit barriers.

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2026-08-25T09:20:54.548362-07:00

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