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Air China to increase flights to Europe and North America in the second half of 2025

An Air China executive said the airline plans to increase flights to Europe and North America during the second half of the year. The announcement signals additional capacity on China’s long-haul international network, with implications for competition, connectivity and route planning across both markets.

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

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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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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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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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SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

Trump Signs Executive Order Establishing a U.S. Space Academy

By SpaceWatch Global: U.S. President Trump has begun the process of establishing the United States Space Academy to strengthen the country's space workforce.

Also: Aero-News

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

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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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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Tehran anoints taskforce to revive Iran Aseman's fleet

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2026-08-31T03:05:21.462901-07:00

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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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