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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA faces a Dragon dilemma with no clear solution

NASA is confronting a difficult choice involving SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft, with the available options appearing to carry significant drawbacks. The situation highlights the agency’s dependence on a commercial crew and cargo system whose strategic importance can make even seemingly narrow decisions consequential.

2026-09-29T11:35:59.509944-07:00
defense   F-16   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals  
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Reuters

Belgium to transfer three F-16s to Ukraine this year, Zelenskiy says

By Reuters: Belgium will transfer three ​F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine by the end ‌of the year to help in its war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.

2026-09-29T12:50:10.488650-07:00
space   Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Debris & Traffic Management   NASA  
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Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

NASA: Satellite industry practices for battery passivation to prevent orbital debris are confused and insufficient

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — A NASA workshop with industry on preventing satellite batteries from exploding and creating orbital debris concluded that commercial industry, whose satellite buses NASA now regularly uses, uses techniques that fell short of NASA recommendations.

2026-09-29T11:35:40.417910-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing receives US$2.38 billion order for 22 more F-15EX fighters

By Air Data News: New contract takes U.S. Air Force orders to 120 aircraft while Boeing works to raise production to two fighters Boeing has received a US$2.38 billion contract for 22 additional F-15EX Eagle II fighter jets for the U.S.

2026-09-29T13:35:21.460866-07:00
aviation   PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   Boeing   Boeing 737  
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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Alaska Airlines Adds Premium Economy and More Business Class

By Skift: Alaska Airlines is adding premium economy seats and business class suites to its Boeing 787s and select transcontinental routes operated on its 737 Max 10s.

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2026-09-29T05:05:24.826549-07:00
aviation   BizAv   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

US's ExcelAire faces $261k fine over illegal charter ops

By ch-aviation: The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a USD260,868 civil penalty against ExcelAire (XLS, Islip) for alleged unauthorised charter operations.

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2026-09-29T10:06:02.672749-07:00