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space China Moon Space Exploration & Science Missions

SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

China’s Chang’e-7 lunar ice-hunting mission set for Sunday launch

China is preparing to launch Chang’e-7 late Sunday on a complex, multi-spacecraft mission to study the lunar south pole and land nearby. The mission will search for evidence of water ice, a resource of significant interest in future lunar exploration and surface operations.

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2026-08-20T06:10:43.208533-07:00

aviation ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

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Politico • Oriana Pawlyk

‘Not meeting the moment’: FAA frustrated with contractor leading air traffic control overhaul

By Politico: Virginia-based Peraton had minimal experience with the FAA prior to taking on the ambitious project.

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2026-08-20T05:35:00.093664-07:00

defense UAV Development & Drone Programs F-16 Europe Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Romanian F-16 fires cannon at sea drone near Black Sea gas platform

By AeroTime: A Romanian F-16 opened fire on a maritime drone near a Black Sea gas platform after officials ordered it destroyed to protect workers and infrastructure.

Unmanned Airspace

Ukrainian Sting Interceptor Drone Downs Russian UAV at Record 7,472-Meter Altitude

Reuters

Latvia Says Ukrainian Drone Shot Down in Its Airspace Amid Regional Spillover Risks

6 Sources

2026-08-20T04:05:13.744785-07:00

aviation M&A Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Embraer

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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Turning Point: How Embraer Recovered from Boeing Merger Plans, Part 2

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Scott Hamilton and Bjorn Fehrm Aug.

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2026-08-20T06:05:11.943071-07:00

aviation Middle East Leadership Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Oman Air names new chief as Korfiatis steps aside after two years in the role

By FlightGlobal: Nasser Al Sharji will take the helm at the Muscat-based carrier on 1 September. Oman Air has appointed Nasser Al Sharji as its new chief executive, replacing Con Korfiatis who will move to an advisory role after just over two years in charge.

FlightGlobal

SalamAir becomes second Omani carrier to name new chief executive on same day

Airline Economics

Oman Air appoints Nasser Al Sharji as chief executive officer

5 Sources

2026-08-20T04:05:25.673454-07:00

aviation PaxEx Airlines

APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

aviation Helicopter FlightSim Asia-Pacific (APAC)

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Vertical Mag • Loft Dynamics Press Release

Loft Dynamics brings H145 VR training to Asia-Pacific with Kawasaki

By Vertical Mag: Loft Dynamics partners with Kawasaki Heavy Industries to bring the H145 Multi-Pilot VR Simulator to Asia-Pacific for immersive training.

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2026-08-20T05:20:59.949533-07:00

aviation Bombardier Aircraft Finance & Leasing Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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