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space   Event   Europe   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation  
politico.eu • Giorgio Leali, Laura Kayali, Mathieu Pollet

France downplays SpaceX and Blue Origin absence from Macron-organized Paris space summit

France is minimizing the significance of SpaceX and Blue Origin skipping next week’s Paris space summit, an event organized by President Emmanuel Macron. The gathering faces broader headwinds as Europe seeks to strengthen its space position amid intense competition from U.S. commercial providers.

2026-09-04T11:35:11.232655-07:00
aviation   MRO   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A330  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

IAI’s initial converted A330-300 freighter carries out maiden flight

By FlightGlobal: Airbus twinjet set to expand line-up of Israeli cargo modification specialist. Israel Aerospace Industries has carried out the first flight of its Airbus A330-300 converted freighter, commencing airborne testing for the twinjet’s certification campaign.

2026-09-04T11:05:11.888953-07:00
defense   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Defense Scoop • Mikayla Easley

Air Force moves to accelerate effort to replace MQ-9 Reaper after combat losses in Iran war

By Defense Scoop: The loss of dozens of MQ-9A Reapers during Operation Epic Fury has prompted the Air Force to rethink its plans to replace the drone, with officials now looking to field a cheaper successor in large numbers much more quickly.

2026-09-04T08:05:52.219075-07:00
aviation   ATC   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development  
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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

Democratic Senators Urge FAA to Turn Over Controller Pay Raise

By Bloomberg: Two Democratic senators are urging the US Federal Aviation Administration to give air traffic controllers the pay raise Congress approved earlier this year, amplifying growing tensions between the workforce and the agency over a scheduling overhaul.

2026-09-04T10:51:03.950428-07:00
defense   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

F-35 costs jump in latest production lots

By Breaking Defense: Compared to recent contracts, the average flyaway cost of an F-35A and F-35B rose by over 11 percent, while the price of an F-35C climbed over 8 percent, according to figures supplied by the F-35 Joint Program Office.

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2026-09-04T10:34:46.238914-07:00