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Space.com • Mike Wall

SpaceX targets Sept. 22 for Starship’s first orbital launch and V3 Starlink deployment

SpaceX is targeting Sept. 22 for Starship’s first attempt to reach orbit, a roughly 10-hour mission that would deploy 26 Starlink satellites. The flight would also mark the debut of V3 Starlink spacecraft in the company’s orbital internet constellation, adding a major test of Starship’s launch and deployment capabilities.

Also: Reuters, Ars Technica and TechCrunch

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2026-09-15T11:50:07.828300-07:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Inaction on KDCA Midair Safety Bill

By AINonline: Homendy spoke during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum.

Associated Press

Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy

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2026-09-15T10:50:38.692016-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Riley Ceder

F-35 proved combat readiness during Middle East deployments, Air Force officials say

By DefenseNews.com: Top Air Force officials praised the F-35's warfighting prowess during combat operations in the Middle East despite recent concerns over readiness rates.

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times

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2026-09-15T12:21:04.903154-07:00

aviation ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA’s Bedford Defends ATC Modernization Delays But Says More Money Needed

By Flying Magazine: FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) faces schedule slips, but Bryan Bedford urges more funding.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-09-15T12:35:28.886152-07:00

space Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

NASA Spaceflight • Eleanor Day

Launch Preview: Nine orbital launches scheduled from sites around the world

By NASA Spaceflight: Nine orbital launches are scheduled worldwide this week. Two Falcon 9s are expected to deliver payloads from California, while a Vega C will launch Sentinel-3C & FLEX from French Guiana.

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2026-09-15T10:55:49.918705-07:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Aircraft Certification Streamlining Bill

By AINonline: Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor.

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2026-09-15T11:07:53.345491-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

By FlightGlobal: The company has also now completed assembly of the first Echelon wing structure. Honda Aircraft has delayed introduction of its HA-480 Echelon light business jet three years until 2031 but insists it is making progress developing the aircraft and bringing it to market.

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2026-09-15T11:50:08.311118-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Satellite-Mobile Partnerships for D2D Multiply, But Key Questions Remain Unresolved

By Via Satellite: Direct-to-device was heralded as a win for mobile network operators as a way to expand their networks without building infrastructure in remote places.

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2026-09-15T12:50:17.547349-07:00

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