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Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Airbus Once Led Boeing in Widebody Sales; It Is Now a Distant Second

Airbus executives once celebrated overtaking Boeing in widebody sales, underscoring the European manufacturer’s earlier competitive momentum. The company has since fallen well behind its U.S. rival in the segment, marking a significant reversal in the long-haul aircraft market and Airbus’ commercial positioning.

2026-08-26T06:05:04.002453-07:00
space   China   Satellite   Moon   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Exploration & Science Missions  
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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Jones

Long March 6C launches 7 satellites, Chang’e-7 rocket rolled back to assembly building

By SpaceNews.com: INKI — China sent seven satellites into orbit Monday, while the Long March 5 rocket to launch Chang’e-7 has been rolled back and faces a year delay.

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2026-08-26T06:50:59.186621-07:00
defense   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

LeoLabs wins $20 million Space Force deal for Scout radar

By SpaceNews.com: eoLabs WASHINGTON — LeoLabs won a $20.68 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to deliver a modified version of its transportable Scout radar and demonstrate the technology for a defense mission beyond its traditional use tracking satellites and debris in orbit.

2026-08-26T06:51:00.182946-07:00
space   Satellite   Middle East   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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SpaceNews.com • Kelevitch

Shutter control worked. That should worry the imagery industry more than anyone.

By SpaceNews.com: On May 6, the Washington Post published the most complete public account of what Iran’s missiles had done to American bases in the Gulf.

2026-08-26T06:15:41.322257-07:00
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Bloomberg • Charles Gorrivan, Jack Farchy

Jet Fuel Crisis Roils Namibia as Vitol Races to Ease Shortage

By Bloomberg: A jet fuel shortage in Namibia that has forced airlines to redirect flights could extend until the weekend, after a contaminated cargo left trading house Vitol Group rushing to replace supply for its customers in the country.

2026-08-26T07:22:22.700973-07:00