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Bloomberg • Catherine Lucey, Hadriana Lowenkron

Trump ditches planned U.K. leg for interim VC-25B “Air Force One,” amid fresh scrutiny of Boeing 747-8-based capability concerns

The Trump administration unexpectedly scrapped plans to fly the interim VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One from Turkey to the U.K. after the aircraft’s July 8 international debut. The $400M Boeing 747-8 derivative completed its first overseas trip as Congress raised concerns about the platform’s defensive and other capabilities.

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2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

CAPA

UAE GCAA certifies Dubai’s VDX purpose-built eVTOL vertiport with Skyports

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2026-07-07T18:59:57.134240-07:00

Inflight Online

ZEISS showcases ProSight™ aerospace concepts at Farnborough 2026, highlighting transparent displays and next-gen HUDs for connec

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2026-07-08T02:31:57.475326-07:00

European Spaceflight

SaxaVord Spaceport sets August–early September launch window for RFA ONE inaugural flight

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2026-07-07T13:04:43.773532-07:00

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Bloomberg

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Trump ditches planned U.K. leg for interim VC-25B “Air Force One,” amid fresh scrutiny of Boeing 747-8-based capability concerns The Trump administration unexpectedly scrapped plans to fly the interim VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One from Turkey to the U.K. after the aircraft’s July 8 international debut. The $400M Boeing 747-8 derivative completed its first overseas trip as Congress raised concerns about the platform’s defensive and other capabilities.

2026-07-08T08:59:14.302506-07:00

Trump ditches planned U.K. leg for interim VC-25B “Air Force One,” amid fresh scrutiny of Boeing 747-8-based capability concerns

Inflight Online

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ZEISS showcases ProSight™ aerospace concepts at Farnborough 2026, highlighting transparent displays and next-gen HUDs for connec At Farnborough 2026, ZEISS is unveiling ProSight™ aerospace technologies focused on cockpit/avionics concepts, including transparent displays and next-generation head-up displays. The company positions the offering as a building block for connected, intelligent aircraft platform capabilities.

2026-07-08T02:31:57.475326-07:00

ZEISS showcases ProSight™ aerospace concepts at Farnborough 2026, highlighting transparent displays and next-gen HUDs for connec

CAPA

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UAE GCAA certifies Dubai’s VDX purpose-built eVTOL vertiport with Skyports The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Skyports Infrastructure announced that VDX, positioned adjacent to Dubai International Airport, has received regulatory certification for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations. The vertiport is billed as the first purpose-built commercial facility to be certified for eVTOL services.

2026-07-07T18:59:57.134240-07:00

UAE GCAA certifies Dubai’s VDX purpose-built eVTOL vertiport with Skyports

European Spaceflight

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SaxaVord Spaceport sets August–early September launch window for RFA ONE inaugural flight SaxaVord Spaceport will operate a launch window spanning August through early September to support a rocket test flight. Rocket Factory Augsburg is preparing to conduct the inaugural RFA ONE launch from SaxaVord no earlier than 10 August, making scheduling and range operations the immediate gating items for the mission.

2026-07-07T13:04:43.773532-07:00

SaxaVord Spaceport sets August–early September launch window for RFA ONE inaugural flight

European Spaceflight

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RFA ONE Launch from SaxaVord Set for No Earlier Than 10 August

2026-07-07T13:04:43.773532-07:00

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SpaceNews.com

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SpaceX added to Nasdaq-100 as brokerages initiate bullish coverage; Space Force satellite contract wins bolster defense position SpaceX’s official inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 is expected to trigger large-scale passive inflows, with brokerages including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Wells Fargo initiating buy ratings. Coverage highlights long-term growth tied to AI, space and communications, while Space Force awarded two major satellite contracts to SpaceX.

2026-07-07T04:14:17.351574-07:00

SpaceX added to Nasdaq-100 as brokerages initiate bullish coverage; Space Force satellite contract wins bolster defense position

SpaceWatch Global

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Bundeswehr “Baumfalke” electronic-warfare prototype embedded with EW unit during Mission Vigilant Owl in Lithuania In Lithuania near the Belarus border, Torsten Kriening embedded with a German Bundeswehr electronic warfare special unit operating during Mission Vigilant Owl. The report focuses on “Baumfalke,” the German electronic-warfare prototype being evaluated in the field under real operational conditions.

2026-07-07T03:52:18.054014-07:00

Bundeswehr “Baumfalke” electronic-warfare prototype embedded with EW unit during Mission Vigilant Owl in Lithuania

SpaceWatch Global

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Bundeswehr Mission Vigilant Owl highlights electronic warfare’s growing battlefield role, with an EW unit operating in Lithuania In Lithuania, near the Belarus border, a Bundeswehr electronic warfare detachment is embedded with German forces during Mission Vigilant Owl, illustrating how EW capabilities are increasingly central to modern operations. The report frames the activity as a response to evolving threat conditions and the decisive value of electronic attack and protection.

2026-07-07T03:13:49.375267-07:00

Bundeswehr Mission Vigilant Owl highlights electronic warfare’s growing battlefield role, with an EW unit operating in Lithuania