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CNBC • Lim Hui Jie

U.S. says sanctions could shut down all Iranian airlines from Wednesday

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said U.S. sanctions would make it difficult for Iranian airlines to operate globally within two days, warning that Washington is pressuring Tehran “like never before.” The threat signals a potentially broad escalation in restrictions affecting Iran’s commercial aviation sector.

Also: Daily Sabah

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2026-09-21T18:50:18.279617-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

Chinese Next-Generation Submarine Developments Spotted In New Satellite Imagery

By The War Zone: A Chinese submarine now taking shape at Bohai Shipyard has a number of significant features and offers new insights into China's undersea ambitions.

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2026-09-21T17:37:00.209478-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Albania signs the Artemis Accords

By SpaceNews.com: Albania is the latest country to sign the Artemis Accords, part of a surge of new signatories ahead of a key meeting next month.

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2026-09-21T16:50:31.279790-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

US airlines oppose Air China's extra scheduled flights

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “US airlines oppose Air China's extra scheduled flights” today!.

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2026-09-21T18:55:57.017896-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

VietJetAir targets up to five AOCs within decade

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on VietJetAir at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-09-21T17:35:19.269749-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force exploring standby fleet of rapid-response satellites

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The U.S. Space Force is looking for satellites that could be kept on standby, launched on short notice and sent to approach and inspect spacecraft in orbit.

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2026-09-21T15:45:44.570768-07:00

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Associated Press • Rebecca Boone

Firefighting helicopter crashes near Yosemite, killing both pilots

By Associated Press: Officials say two helicopter pilots have been killed in a crash while battling a wildfire at Yosemite National Park in California.

Flying Magazine

2 Crewmembers Die in Firefighting Helicopter Crash at Yosemite

Reuters

Two pilots die in helicopter crash fighting California wildfire

Also: AeroTime, NBC News, The Guardian, The Independent, CNN and 5 more

14 Sources

2026-09-21T12:21:26.414901-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Breeze urges FAA to bar legacy carriers from buying defunct Spirit’s slots

By FlightGlobal: Low-cost carrier asked regulators to place more conditions on the future transfer of slots purchased by JetBlue. Breeze Airways and other low-cost carriers are urging regulators to preserve competition as they consider JetBlue Airways' purchase of slots previously owned by now-defunct Spirit Airlines.

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2026-09-21T10:05:20.903651-07:00

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