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Bloomberg • Eric Ombok

Kenyan aviation workers’ strike disrupts Nairobi flights, stranding thousands

Industrial action by aviation workers, including air-traffic controllers, has caused hours-long delays at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and disrupted Kenya Airways and partner flights across multiple routes. The renewed strike has stranded thousands of travelers and raised fresh concerns about regional connectivity through East Africa’s key aviation hub.

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2026-08-31T03:20:54.741736-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Opinion – Washington Is Building a Space Academy. Eight Weeks Ago, Europe Liquidated One.

By SpaceWatch Global: Trump's US Space Academy order funds nothing and shuts allies out. Eight weeks after ISU's liquidation, Europe still has no answer on space talent.

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2026-08-31T04:13:08.285219-07:00

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Associated Press • David Rising

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

By Associated Press: The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry says the attack Monday comes after the U.S.

Also: ANI News Agency

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2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00

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Cranky Flier • Brett

United’s CEO Is Partially Right But Unrealistic About the Dual Chicago Hub

By Cranky Flier: It’s a day ending in “y” so nobody should be surprised that United CEO Scott Kirby is making news once again. This time, he’s talking about how American de-hubbing O’Hare would actually be great news for the people of Chicagoland.

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2026-08-31T04:05:07.246853-07:00

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Reuters

Air China to increase flights to Europe and North America

By Reuters: An Air China executive said on ‌Monday the airline will increase flights to Europe and North America in ⁠the second half of the year.

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2026-08-31T02:29:41.875276-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

euroAtlantic CEO outlines Boeing-Airbus dual-fleet strategy for widebody ACMI

By AeroTime: Lisbon-based euroAtlantic Airways’ new CEO Pauls Calitis outlines the carrier’s dual-fleet strategy and why widebody ACMI needs both Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

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2026-08-31T02:50:14.920778-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Tehran anoints taskforce to revive Iran Aseman's fleet

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

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2026-08-31T03:05:21.462901-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

China Demonstrates Earth-Moon Laser Communication Link as Lunar Ambitions Expand

By SpaceWatch Global: China has completed an Earth–Moon laser communications demo, verifying two-way high-speed optical communications across over 400,000 km.

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2026-08-31T01:52:55.573791-07:00

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