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Launch Week Roundup: China, Russia, Rocket Lab, ULA and SpaceX Target Multiple Flights Starting Dec. 8 China Commercial Space Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Satellite Space Defense & Militarization Space Force

NASA Spaceflight • 2025-12-08T14:58:08.307584-08:00 •

Pentagon weighs consolidation of DIU tech portfolio Defense Industry & Major Contractors Policy & Regulation Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • 2025-12-08T13:55:09.138005-08:00 •

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Cobham Satcom to Acquire Gatehouse Satcom to Bolster 5G Satellite Infrastructure Commercial Space M&A Satellite

Via Satellite • 2025-12-08T13:48:34.743344-08:00 •

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Space Force Awards Muon Space $44.6M in SBIR Funding for 3-Satellite Mission Commercial Space Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Via Satellite • 2025-12-08T12:30:19.181394-08:00 •

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Gogo Invests in Farcast to Secure Development of Aviation User Terminals BizAv MRO Satellite Supply Chain

Via Satellite • 2025-12-08T12:30:18.929416-08:00 •

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Iceye’s Latest Raise Values Company at $2.8 Billion Commercial Space Europe Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Via Satellite • 2025-12-08T12:30:18.725649-08:00 •

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U.S. Navy ramps prototyping of hypersonic all‑up‑rounds across multiple sizes and launch methods Hypersonic Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

insidedefense.com • 2025-12-08T11:48:32.504442-08:00 •

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AI-Driven Layoffs Reshape Travel Sector: Nearly 50,000 U.S. Jobs Cut This Year Airline Industry & Market Trends AI PaxEx Workforce & Skills Development Airports

Skift • 2025-12-08T11:48:27.836063-08:00 •

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US Congress Reconsiders ADS‑B Tracking Limits Amid AAM Privacy Debate eVTOL ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation BizAv Policy & Regulation

avweb.com • 2025-12-08T11:26:55.956953-08:00 •

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Starlink India Attributes Pricing Leak to 'Configuration Glitch' That Exposed Dummy Data Asia-Pacific (APAC) Commercial Space Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection) Satellite

inc42.com • 2025-12-08T11:07:26.993852-08:00 •

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The Decline and Demise of Spirit AeroSystems — Essential Reading on a Critical Supplier Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) M&A Supply Chain

The Air Current • 2025-12-08T11:07:24.120450-08:00 •

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Defense authorization bill would curtail some US Army aviation restructure plans Defense Budgets & Spending Military Aircraft Procurement Policy & Regulation UAV Development & Drone Programs

insidedefense.com • 2025-12-08T11:07:22.844550-08:00 •

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Chinese Scientists Show New Focus On Space-Based Interceptors China Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Space Defense & Militarization

Aviation Week • 2025-12-08T11:07:16.631922-08:00 •

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Air India Totally Forgot It Owned A Plane, Now Owes 13 Years Of Parking Fees Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) MRO Workforce & Skills Development

jalopnik.com • 2025-12-08T10:56:54.282581-08:00 •

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Local opposition mounts to Sea‑Tac expansion amid concerns over neighborhood impacts Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management North America

Seattle Times • 2025-12-08T10:56:26.858197-08:00 •

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NBAA Forms Coalition to Fight Washington’s Aircraft Luxury Tax Aircraft Finance & Leasing BizAv North America Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • 2025-12-08T10:50:22.875752-08:00 •

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13,989 pilots employed by six major domestic airlines according to the India government

thehindu.com • 2025-12-08T10:48:31.726888-08:00 •

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Afghanistan establishes direct air links to 15 destinations via five international airports Airports Routes Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC)

azernews.az • 2025-12-08T10:47:08.439393-08:00 •

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Polaris 15001 joins the collection at National Air Force Museum of Canada Museums North America

Skies Magazine • 2025-12-08T10:46:09.448995-08:00 •

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B-1Bs Return to Ellsworth AFB After Runway Upgrades Ahead of B-21 Arrival Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management North America

The Aviationist • 2025-12-08T10:45:55.969373-08:00 •

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Bombardier Global 8000 Enters Service — First 8,000‑nm Delivery to Canadian Operator Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Orders BizAv North America Aviation Safety & Regulation MRO

Aviation Week • 2025-12-08T10:24:07.136916-08:00 •

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Azul reportedly abandons plans to acquire A321XLR Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

ch-aviation • 2025-12-08T10:08:50.481071-08:00 •

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NOAA 'Hurricane Hunter' Deploys to Pacific Northwest as Major Atmospheric River Targets Seattle Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Aviation Safety & Regulation North America

kiro7.com • 2025-12-08T10:04:22.478450-08:00 •

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NetJets Defeats Pilots’ Age Bias Challenge to Retirement Mandate Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Workforce & Skills Development

Bloomberg Law • 2025-12-08T09:42:05.083376-08:00 •

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Pearl Harbor museum launches $51 drive to revive WWII battleground Museums North America

aerospaceglobalnews.com • 2025-12-08T09:41:58.295785-08:00 •

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Spirit Airlines reaches $140M settlement over GTF engine dispute Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends Supply Chain

ch-aviation • 2025-12-08T09:34:14.762086-08:00 •

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Babcock to fly L-39 trainers in support of France’s DGA and EPNER test pilot school Aircraft Finance & Leasing Defense Industry & Major Contractors Europe Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • 2025-12-08T09:31:25.346774-08:00 •

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Canadian Space Agency Seeks Capability Information from CubeSat Suppliers — 19 Questions Asked Commercial Space North America Satellite

SpaceQ • 2025-12-08T09:00:03.145455-08:00 •

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Airbus Ramps Up Deliveries; Boeing, COMAC Lag | Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends China Supply Chain

AirInsight • 2025-12-08T08:30:16.855694-08:00 •

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Supreme Court Case Could Undermine Independence of NTSB and Other Regulators Aviation Safety & Regulation NTSB Policy & Regulation

New York Times • 2025-12-08T08:24:28.554861-08:00 •

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Coronal mass ejection to hit Earth; auroras possible in 17 states tonight — watch for impacts on satellites, GPS and HF communications ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation North America Satellite

Space.com • 2025-12-08T08:17:48.188802-08:00 •

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Eurocontrol and ACI Europe Publish Framework to Help Airports, Airlines and ANSPs Prepare for Climate Change Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management ATC Europe Policy & Regulation Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Aviation Week • 2025-12-08T07:56:54.587421-08:00 •

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JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty on How Smaller Airlines Compete Now Airline Industry & Market Trends Event North America

Skift • 2025-12-08T07:52:37.719774-08:00 •

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Cyprus Airways considers A320neo/ceo amid ongoing A220 problems Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Supply Chain

ch-aviation • 2025-12-08T07:37:35.826066-08:00 •

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US Congress may require countries military helicopters to broadcast safety alerts near Reagan National after reported near-misses ATC Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Defense Budgets & Spending Policy & Regulation North America

Reuters • 2025-12-08T07:37:33.820838-08:00 •

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Why U.S. helicopter certification is slowing — causes, consequences and industry impact Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Helicopter Policy & Regulation Supply Chain

Vertical Mag • 2025-12-08T06:33:46.099917-08:00 •

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Lockheed Martin secures $1.14bn contract modification for 198 F-35s Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Military Aircraft Procurement Supply Chain

Air Data News • 2025-12-08T06:12:31.828178-08:00 •

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Cost-Driven Strategies for Orbital (Space-Based) Data Centers Commercial Space Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Satellite Space Policy & International Cooperation Supply Chain

SpaceNews.com • 2025-12-08T06:06:09.574232-08:00 •

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United maintains elite status requirements for 2027, but here's what's changing Airline Industry & Market Trends Frequent-flyer programs PaxEx North America

CNBC • 2025-12-08T06:04:03.732343-08:00 •

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Boeing completes $4.7B acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems, reshaping global wing and fuselage supply chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Europe M&A Supply Chain Aviation Safety & Regulation Defense Industry & Major Contractors North America

Reuters • 2025-12-08T05:57:58.126094-08:00 •

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GKN to boost 3D-printing capabilities with Norwegian investment Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Europe Supply Chain Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

FlightGlobal • 2025-12-08T05:45:21.564822-08:00 •

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AI Finds and Fixes Three‑Year Cybersecurity Flaw in NASA Spacecraft Software Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection) Satellite Space Exploration & Science Missions AI

Space.com • 2025-12-08T05:27:52.282508-08:00 •

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Kenya’s Aircraft Leasing Services to refleet with Embraer E190s as it pivots to ACMI operations Africa Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends

ch-aviation • 2025-12-08T05:25:43.669886-08:00 •

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ispace Teams Up for Lunar Water Exploration Commercial Space Space Exploration & Science Missions Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Payload • 2025-12-08T05:16:52.441776-08:00 •

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Sun unleashes intense X-class solar flare, triggering radio blackouts across Australia ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation Satellite Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Space.com • 2025-12-08T05:16:43.096799-08:00 •

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American Airlines Buys Two Spirit Gates at Chicago O'Hare for $30 Million Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airports North America

View from the Wing • 2025-12-08T04:26:03.105256-08:00 •

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Southwest’s Year of Change: Elliott Management and the Airline’s Overhaul Airline Industry & Market Trends Leadership PaxEx

Cranky Flier • 2025-12-08T04:04:18.089911-08:00 •

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Nepal Charges Chinese State‑Owned Firm and Officials Over Cost Inflation at Pokhara International Airport Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airports Asia-Pacific (APAC) Policy & Regulation

New York Times • 2025-12-08T03:47:13.434966-08:00 •

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Ghost Bat drones take flight in $1 billion bid to modernise Australian military Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Military Aircraft Procurement UAV Development & Drone Programs

smh.com.au • 2025-12-08T03:37:55.137439-08:00 •

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Avio Wins €35M Defence Contract, Expects €600M+ in ESA Awards After CM25 Funding Commitments Commercial Space Defense Industry & Major Contractors Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

European Spaceflight • 2025-12-08T03:33:05.902277-08:00 •

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NASA extends CASIS agreement to manage ISS National Lab, likely a final extension Commercial Space ISS Space Policy & International Cooperation Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

SpaceNews.com • 2025-12-08T03:32:58.541123-08:00 •

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Beyond Aero eyes sites for BYA-1 fuel-cell business jet production campus after feasibility study Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) BizAv Europe Hydrogen Supply Chain Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

FlightGlobal • 2025-12-08T02:48:56.626920-08:00 •

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Uganda parliament approves UGX 422.26 billion (US$119.1m) supplementary funding for Uganda Airlines fleet in 2025/26 Africa Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends Orders

ch-aviation • 2025-12-08T02:27:54.744555-08:00 •

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Uganda parliament approves $3.3bn supplementary funding for Uganda Airlines fleet Africa Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends

ch-aviation • 2025-12-08T01:24:41.917606-08:00 •

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Uganda Airlines to order two A320neo and two A321neo aircraft Africa Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends

ch-aviation • 2025-12-08T01:24:41.166650-08:00 •

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Vertical Aerospace partners with Syensqo to accelerate industrialisation of VX4 eVTOL eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Europe Supply Chain Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Business Wire • 2025-12-08T01:10:49.821623-08:00 •

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Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines emerges as buyer of Czech budget carrier Smartwings Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends Europe M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing

FlightGlobal • 2025-12-08T00:27:20.803924-08:00 •

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Court orders climate activists to pay Lufthansa $470k after disruptive action Airline Industry & Market Trends Policy & Regulation Sustainability & Climate Initiatives Europe PaxEx

ch-aviation • 2025-12-08T00:02:10.257883-08:00 •

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US clears $1bn+ air-to-air munitions sales — Denmark to receive 200 AIM-120C-8 missiles Defense Industry & Major Contractors Export Controls & Trade Compliance Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Military Aircraft Procurement Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

FlightGlobal • 2025-12-07T23:48:05.095438-08:00 •

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GE Aerospace and Shield AI to Develop Propulsion for X-BAT AI-Piloted VTOL Fighter Program AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors Military Aircraft Procurement UAV Development & Drone Programs

defenseandmunitions.com • 2025-12-07T23:26:49.242901-08:00 •

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Woodward to build manufacturing facility in Spartanburg County, South Carolina; site to be operational in 2027 North America Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com • 2025-12-07T23:09:07.734978-08:00 •

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General Atomics President Discusses YFQ-42A CCA, Sees Strong Middle East Interest Dubai Airshow General Atomics Defense Industry & Major Contractors Middle East Military Aircraft Procurement UAV Development & Drone Programs

uasvision.com • 2025-12-07T23:07:01.111174-08:00 •

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Royal Thai Air Force conducts multiple strikes on Cambodian military positions amid escalating border clashes Asia-Pacific (APAC) F-16 Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

FlightGlobal • 2025-12-07T22:59:26.532488-08:00 •

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Wizz Air says pro‑Etihad bias drove decision to scrap Abu Dhabi unit Airline Industry & Market Trends Europe Middle East Routes

ch-aviation • 2025-12-07T21:47:25.902349-08:00 •

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Joby Aviation S4‑T eVTOL Technology Demonstrator Unveiled eVTOL Event Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

eVTOL News • 2025-12-07T21:07:29.837500-08:00 •

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Kazakhstan rail operator launches dedicated air‑cargo subsidiary to expand freight services Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Supply Chain

ch-aviation • 2025-12-07T21:07:24.181447-08:00 •

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Sun Phu Quoc Airways Approved to Begin International Operations Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Routes

ch-aviation • 2025-12-07T19:48:46.255935-08:00 •

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Ukrainian Defense Tech Startups Raise $105M in 2025 AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact UAV Development & Drone Programs

odessa-journal.com • 2025-12-07T19:43:26.921493-08:00 •

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New England Air Museum Restorations: Eastern Douglas DC-3 Museums

avbrief.com • 2025-12-07T19:27:53.946000-08:00 •

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Jetstar CEO Stephanie Tully Eyes Global Expansion with Long‑Haul Low‑Cost Strategy Airports Leadership Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC)

theaustralian.com.au • 2025-12-07T19:23:48.267238-08:00 •

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Qantas revamps leadership, cuts corporate jobs Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Leadership Workforce & Skills Development

ch-aviation • 2025-12-07T19:07:08.432312-08:00 •

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(ES) The 'Cartagena Maneuver': Plus Ultra and Laser's trick to bypass the air blockade in Venezuela Airline Industry & Market Trends ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Aviacionline • 2025-12-07T18:23:51.729994-08:00 •

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QANTAS: New Auckland International Lounge opens in New Zealand Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) PaxEx

2paxfly.com • 2025-12-07T18:07:59.417531-08:00 •

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United Airlines A321neo Makes Emergency Landing in Newark With Pressurization Problem Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation North America

Aviation Source • 2025-12-07T18:06:25.312315-08:00 •

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US Space Force: Golden Dome Air and Missile Defense to Achieve Initial Operational Capability in 2028 Space Force Defense Industry & Major Contractors Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Air & Space Forces Mag • 2025-12-07T18:03:12.152544-08:00 •

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HDBank to divest stake in VietJet by year‑end 2025 Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) M&A

ch-aviation • 2025-12-07T17:43:41.774879-08:00 •

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Compromise NDAA raises defense topline by ~$8B above Pentagon request and adds funding for F/A-XX Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Military Aircraft Procurement Policy & Regulation

Breaking Defense • 2025-12-07T17:21:06.611340-08:00 •

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IndiGo disruptions spark surge in private-jet and charter bookings in India as travellers seek alternatives BizAv Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) PaxEx

Economic Times • 2025-12-07T16:40:19.293933-08:00 •

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Philippine Airlines signs MoU with Airbus for nine A350-1000s Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC)

ch-aviation • 2025-12-07T16:18:16.834129-08:00 •

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ADF autonomous warfare: go big, go fast Defense Industry & Major Contractors Policy & Regulation UAV Development & Drone Programs

aspistrategist.org.au • 2025-12-07T11:07:57.887839-08:00 •

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Bringing Her Home: The California Clipper’s African Crossing and an Unplanned Long-Range Flight Museums Africa GA

theupfront.media • 2025-12-05T08:11:58.238914-08:00 •