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Spaceflight Now • Will Robinson-Smith

U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX $1.6 billion for military Falcon 9 launches

The U.S. Space Force has awarded SpaceX a $1.6 billion contract covering two military launch efforts using Falcon 9 rockets. The award underscores Falcon 9’s role in national-security space access, as SpaceX also prepares to launch three AST SpaceMobile BlueBird satellites from Cape Canaveral.

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2026-08-04T23:59:13.467761-07:00

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ANI News Agency

13 Passengers and Four Crew Injured After Air India Flight Encounters Severe Turbulence

By ANI News Agency: According to an Air India spokesperson, "Earlier today, Air India flight AI2379 operating from Phuket to Delhi experienced a sudden loss of altitude during cruise.

Aviation Source

Air India Flight AI2379 Hits Severe Turbulence: 300-Foot Drop Injures 17 on Phuket-Delhi Route

Aviation Safety Network

Turbulence Injures 14 Aboard Air India Airbus A320neo; Aircraft Lands Safely

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com, Economic Times, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, CNA, ANI News Agency and 5 more

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2026-08-04T09:00:25.549061-07:00

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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

By The Air Current: Navy has asked defense contractors to develop a new uncrewed aircraft with a focus on long-range strike capability, signaling its vision for future carrier air wings and the fleet’s broader strategy as the service races to adapt to the growing threat of long-range counter-air weapons in the Indo-Pacific.

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2026-08-04T14:44:29.086131-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Neuraspace raises $18 million to expand sovereign space awareness

By SpaceNews.com: Neuraspace, the Portuguese space traffic management startup, announced around $18 million in fresh funding Aug. 5 to expand European space domain awareness and defense capabilities.

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2026-08-04T23:14:27.060020-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

WestJet Strike Ends as Cabin Crew Secure Compensation Gains

By Aviation Source: A one-day work stoppage by WestJet mainline cabin crew has concluded with the airline and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) reaching a tentative agreement.

Also: Canadian Aviator and thegatewithbriancohen.com

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2026-08-04T22:52:19.867453-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Aeroflot secures state funding for 18 MC-21-310s

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2026-08-04T22:59:53.741288-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Wizz Air Opens New Base in Kosovo to Drive Long-Term Growth

By Aviation Source: Wizz Air will open a new Kosovo base at Prishtina International Airport from November 2026, further supporting its regional growth.

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2026-08-04T23:31:08.060953-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Asia-Pacific passenger volume declines again as fuel costs impact regional demand

By FlightGlobal: Passenger volumes were down for the second consecutive month. The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has flagged a “softening” in international passenger demand – particularly for regional traffic – despite being in the traditional mid-year peak travel period.