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Bloomberg • Edward Ludlow, Kiel Porter, Loren Grush

Stoke Space seeks $1 billion to accelerate development and production of fully reusable Nova rocket

Stoke Space Technologies is raising $1 billion to advance development and production of Nova, a fully reusable rocket designed to compete with SpaceX, according to people familiar with the matter. The financing would support Stoke’s effort to scale a launch vehicle positioned against SpaceX’s established market presence.

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2026-08-13T09:06:13.329557-07:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

David Cummins Appointed TSA Administrator

By AINonline: Tom Chapman additionally was confirmed for another term at NTSB.

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2026-08-13T10:51:06.984213-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

GE’s new Black Hawk engine achieves preliminary flight rating

By FlightGlobal: GE Aerospace designed the T901 Improved Turbine Engine to replace the T700 turboshaft powering both the UH-60M and AH-64E helicopters.

Also: DVIDS / U.S. DoD

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2026-08-13T09:50:05.786554-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

U.S. Space Command Elevates Anti-Satellite Weapons to Top Priority

By The War Zone: "Our space assets need to shoot, move, and communicate just like the rest of the joint force," the head of US Space Command says.

Also: SpaceNews.com

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2026-08-13T09:13:12.942944-07:00

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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Firefly Forecasts $435 Million in 2026 Revenue as Launches Account for About 10%

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Rocket and satellite hardware manufacturer Firefly Aerospace, whose current business is heavily weighted toward providing satellite systems for US civil and government customers — including five lunar missions now in development — said it would launch just two more Firefly Alpha rockets this year,.

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2026-08-13T09:29:34.345687-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

SkyFive, Bluebox Team for Inflight Digital Boost

By PaxEx.Aero: SkyFive and Bluebox are teaming up to demonstrate the power of inflight entertainment and connectivity to drive an improved passenger experiences and stronger ancillary revenue generation.

Also: Runway Girl and Aviation Business News

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2026-08-13T10:20:08.167437-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Li-ion Thermal Runaways on the Rise in Aircraft Cabins

By AINonline: Numbers are rising and the risk of a serious incident is increasing.

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2026-08-13T08:06:22.418206-07:00

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Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

Allegiant Extra previews the airline's premium future

By Runway Girl: Allegiant has upmarket aspirations and will launch First in 2027, but for now it still provides a solid, reliable and affordable product.

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2026-08-13T10:35:23.520562-07:00

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