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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Russian government says Aeroflot stake sale is ready, timing remains uncertain

The Russian government says preparations for a sale of its stake in Aeroflot are complete, but has not provided a timetable for the transaction. The announcement leaves the airline’s ownership outlook unresolved while signaling that a potential state divestment remains active.

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2026-09-07T23:06:07.270728-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

How could Germany fit into the GCAP next-generation fighter program?

By Air Data News: Airbus wants a significant role if Germany joins the British-Italian-Japanese fighter program, while accommodating MTU could require reopening Germany has increasingly been mentioned as a possible new partner in the Global Combat Air Programme after the collapse of the Franco-German FCAS fighter project .

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2026-09-07T23:55:37.268511-07:00

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Universe Today • Andy Tomaswick

China Postpones the Chang’e-7 Mission

By Universe Today: We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again - space is hard. Another example, albeit lacking in the destructive displays of some past examples, is China’s recent delay of its Chang’e-7 lunar mission.

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2026-09-07T17:20:41.009733-07:00

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Australian Aviation • Jake Nelson

Qantas welcomes first Network Aviation E190 in Perth

By Australian Aviation: While QantasLink wet-leases E190s from Alliance in the eastern states, VH-E9A – which touched down in Perth on Monday – is the first of the E-Jets to be owned by the airline itself, with up to 14 of the mid-life aircraft on order to replace Network’s ageing Fokker 100 fleet.

Also: Air Data News and FlightGlobal

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2026-09-07T18:04:54.342290-07:00

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Reuters • Oliver Taslic

European Airlines Face a Slow Path to US-Style Consolidation

By Reuters: A post-2008 M&A wave left ⁠four big US carriers. One question is when the fragmented European sector will consolidate. The Iran war may be less of ‌a ⁠trigger than it first seemed.

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2026-09-07T22:20:47.017100-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India kicks off process to acquire new Dhruv helicopters, upgrade fighters

By FlightGlobal: Defence ministry signals that long-awaited Su-30MKI upgrade could be imminent. New Delhi has given its blessing to begin the acquisition process for new helicopters and upgrades for fighter aircraft.

India Defense News

India Clears ₹1.1 Trillion Defense Package Including Hypersonic Missile and Indigenous Warship Engines

Economic Times

From Sukhoi-30 to mine-laying systems: How India plans to counter twin China-Pakistan challenge with Rs 1.1 lakh crore upgrade list

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2026-09-07T21:36:28.869145-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

India's Afcom signs LOI for up to four B777-8Fs

By ch-aviation: Afcom (O9, Chennai) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Boeing for up to four B777-8Fs as it looks to expand into long-haul cargo operations, the company announced in a stock exchange filing on September 2, 2026.

Also: Dj's Aviation

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2026-09-07T20:14:51.277620-07:00

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