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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

NASA Administrator Isaacman Teases Possible SR-71 Follow-On X-Plane

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman shared a silhouette evoking the SR-71 Blackbird as the agency signals a renewed focus on high-speed flight. The image suggests NASA may be exploring a follow-on experimental aircraft, though no program details or formal commitment were provided.

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2026-09-23T08:35:31.824669-07:00

Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines Boeing Boeing 737

Reuters

Bangladesh to buy 11 more Boeing jets as it seeks closer US trade ties

By Reuters: Bangladesh will buy a further 11 aircraft from Boeing , officials said on Wednesday, expanding national carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines' ‌planned orders to 25 jets as Dhaka seeks closer trade ties with the United States amid concerns over tariffs on its exports.

Bloomberg

Turkish Airlines Finalizes Order for Up to 150 Boeing Max Jets

Boeing

Boeing and Turkish Airlines Finalize Order for up to 150 737 MAX Jets

Also: CNA

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2026-09-23T08:21:20.344216-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development Boeing

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Boeing workers union encourages members to accept new offer to avert strike

By AeroTime: SPEEA is encouraging its members to accept Boeing's latest contract proposal when they vote on the latest offer, averting a potential strike.

1 Source

2026-09-23T08:07:24.751408-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Iberia plans comfort boost with long-haul cabin refresh

By Runway Girl: Gearing up to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2027, Iberia next year plans to start refurbishing its long-haul aircraft with new interiors.

AeroTime

Iberia unveils special livery for 100th anniversary

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2026-09-23T09:10:38.716716-07:00

eVTOL Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Heart Unveils Redesigned Flagship Hybrid-Electric Airliner, JSX Order

By Flying Magazine: JSX places deposit-backed order for 50 Heart ES-36s with options for 50 more.

FlightGlobal

Heart reveals ES-36 as it rejigs design for the fourth time

AeroTime

Heart Aerospace announces new ES-36 with more payload, JSX 100 aircraft order

Also: AirInsight, Urban Air Mobility News and Boarding Area

11 Sources

2026-09-23T04:06:58.899360-07:00

Routes Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends airBaltic Airlines Qatar Airways

Bloomberg • Gerry Doyle, Kate Duffy

Ryanair Trims Winter Flight Frequency as Oil Prices Tick Upward

By Bloomberg: Ryanair Holdings Plc will keep cutting flight frequencies to avoid exposure to unhedged fuel prices during the slow winter months, or shift capacity to markets with lower fees such as Italy and Scandinavia.