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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Trump signs order to establish U.S. Space Academy to strengthen national space workforce

President Donald Trump signed an executive order beginning the process of creating a U.S. Space Academy to train engineers, scientists, operators, astronauts and other space professionals. The initiative frames workforce development as central to U.S. national security, economic growth, scientific discovery and technological innovation.

Also: Aero-News

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2026-08-31T01:12:54.760736-07:00

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Air China to increase flights to Europe and North America

By Reuters: An Air China executive said on ‌Monday the airline will increase flights to Europe and North America in ⁠the second half of the year.

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2026-08-31T02:29:41.875276-07:00

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Associated Press • David Rising

UAE says it intercepted an Iranian drone after weekend US strikes on rocket launchers in Iran

By Associated Press: The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry says the attack Monday comes after the U.S.

Also: ANI News Agency

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2026-08-31T00:05:06.567171-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

China Demonstrates Earth–Moon Laser Communication Link as Lunar Ambitions Expand

By SpaceWatch Global: China has completed an Earth–Moon laser communications demo, verifying two-way high-speed optical communications across over 400,000 km.

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2026-08-31T01:52:55.573791-07:00

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Bloomberg • Ryan Gould

KKR Turns Private Jet ‘Gas Stations’ Into a $10 Billion Coveted Asset

By Bloomberg: The buyout firm morphed a decentralized network of private-jet terminals into a national infrastructure platform that more than doubled in value.

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2026-08-31T02:06:52.149652-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

RwandAir CEO calls for Africa open skies action

By ch-aviation: RwandAir (WB, Kigali) CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo has called for a "coalition of the willing" to move beyond commitments and implement Africa's open skies agenda through clear timelines and measurable outcomes.

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2026-08-31T02:20:27.358444-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

euroAtlantic CEO outlines Boeing-Airbus dual-fleet strategy for widebody ACMI

By AeroTime: Lisbon-based euroAtlantic Airways’ new CEO Pauls Calitis outlines the carrier’s dual-fleet strategy and why widebody ACMI needs both Boeing and Airbus aircraft.

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2026-08-31T02:50:14.920778-07:00

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Germany's OHB lands first major EU IRIS² satellite contract worth nearly €1 billion

By Reuters: German satellite maker OHB said ‌on Monday it had signed a contract worth nearly €1 billion ($1.2 billion) to develop and build 18 satellites for ⁠the European Union's IRIS² secure communications programme.

Also: Seeking Alpha and exterrajsc.com

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2026-08-31T00:20:07.284261-07:00

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