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Morocco signs the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th signatory

Morocco signed the Artemis Accords on April 29, becoming the third country to join in the preceding 10 days. The U.S. Department of State said Morocco is pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and the Accords’ principles for use of space.

2026-04-30T05:41:55.974238-07:00

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Zanzibar seeks investor-backed new airline to enable direct international flights

2026-04-30T04:10:11.563358-07:00

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Investigation: Russian “shadow airlines” reportedly use Algeria-based routes and commercial aircraft to move soldiers

2026-04-30T04:41:46.834849-07:00

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SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

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Morocco signs the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th signatory Morocco signed the Artemis Accords on April 29, becoming the third country to join in the preceding 10 days. The U.S. Department of State said Morocco is pledging its commitment to peaceful space exploration and the Accords’ principles for use of space.

2026-04-30T05:41:55.974238-07:00

Morocco signs the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th signatory

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Investigation: Russian “shadow airlines” reportedly use Algeria-based routes and commercial aircraft to move soldiers Investigations say Russian “shadow airlines” are using Algeria as a base for secretive missions as Moscow’s military-export business faces post-Ukraine pressure. Separately, reporting indicates Russia is transporting soldiers and military personnel on commercial passenger aircraft alongside civilians.

2026-04-30T04:41:46.834849-07:00

Investigation: Russian “shadow airlines” reportedly use Algeria-based routes and commercial aircraft to move soldiers

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Zanzibar seeks investor-backed new airline to enable direct international flights Zanzibar’s government says it is seeking to reduce visitor dependence on connecting itineraries, and is in talks with an investor to help launch a new airline focused on direct international services to the tourism hub.

2026-04-30T04:10:11.563358-07:00

Zanzibar seeks investor-backed new airline to enable direct international flights

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SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines has signed for five additional Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft, with the manufacturer also converting five earlier 737-8 commitments to the larger 737-9 variant. The change turns previously unidentified backlog entries into a confirmed customer and increases the operator’s MAX 9 fleet size.

2026-04-29T07:32:32.340057-07:00

SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders

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Egypt minister: new private airline planned for launch Egypt’s minister says a new private airline is “coming soon” to the market, signaling another entrant for the country’s commercial aviation sector. The announcement points to continued network expansion ambitions and heightened competition in Egypt’s passenger air travel landscape.

2026-04-29T05:15:07.102076-07:00

Egypt minister: new private airline planned for launch

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Russia reaffirms commitment to continued space science and technology cooperation with Ethiopia Russia says it will continue cooperation with Ethiopia in space science and related technologies, signaling an ongoing partnership in capabilities development and knowledge exchange. The reaffirmation frames Ethiopia as a sustained partner rather than a one-off collaboration in the space domain.

2026-04-29T05:12:38.069940-07:00

Russia reaffirms commitment to continued space science and technology cooperation with Ethiopia

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Egypt signs for 24 Dassault Rafale fighters—the Rafale’s first international export milestone Egypt’s agreement to purchase 24 Dassault Rafale fighters marks the jet’s first international sale, underscoring how the French platform has struggled to build export demand outside France. The deal expands Rafale’s footprint even as Dassault continues to position the program for new customers.

2026-04-28T15:34:31.654299-07:00

Egypt signs for 24 Dassault Rafale fighters—the Rafale’s first international export milestone

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France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis France has restricted flights of its Airbus A400M following a deadly crash in Spain. With operational needs in Africa and Iraq, the French Air Force is expected to remain as the sole service flying the military transport plane for “essential operations.”

2026-04-28T13:34:25.392938-07:00

France grounds most A400M activity after Spain crash, relying on Air Force “essential operations” to support Africa and Iraq mis

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Morocco signs the Artemis Accords, becoming the 64th signatory

Zanzibar seeks investor-backed new airline to enable direct international flights

Investigation: Russian “shadow airlines” reportedly use Algeria-based routes and commercial aircraft to move soldiers

SCAT Airlines places firm order for 5 additional Boeing 737 MAX 9s and converts 5 prior 737-8 orders

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