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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

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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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Breaking Defense

After B-1's leave England, analysts point to limited options, importance of base defense

By Breaking Defense: “Withdrawing these bombers to [the US] will provide an opportunity for more significant maintenance on the aircraft, but it does reduce the potential sustained strike capacity US forces could bring to bear against Iran,” Timothy Walton, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, told Breaking Defense.

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2026-10-08T02:04:53.021131-07:00

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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.

Also: Aircraft Interiors International

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

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Nigeria's Xejet sues for $12mn in groundhandling dispute

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-10-08T00:35:40.261100-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

By ch-aviation: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-700,.

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

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Poland's AMC Aviation retires last Beechcraft jet

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on AMC Aviation (Poland) at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-10-08T01:55:08.783457-07:00

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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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