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NextSpace speakers say Sweden’s space bottleneck is government procurement, not technology or talent

At NextSpace in Gothenburg, speakers from the Nordics, Germany, Japan and the United States argued that Sweden’s space sector is constrained less by technical capability or workforce than by how the state buys. Their assessment puts public procurement practice at the center of the debate over how Sweden can translate existing expertise into space activity.

Inflight Online

APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore to spotlight digital innovation and AI in inflight entertainment

In-flight technology suppliers, including RAVE Aerospace, are set to showcase next-generation inflight entertainment and connectivity solutions at next week’s APEX FTE EXPO in Singapore. The event’s focus on digital innovation and AI puts emerging cabin technologies and passenger-facing systems in the spotlight.

AeroTime

World Aviation Festival 2026 spotlights AI in airline turnarounds, disruption and payments

The 2026 World Aviation Festival in Lisbon focused on how artificial intelligence is changing work behind the scenes at airlines. Its highlights centered on three operational areas: aircraft turnarounds, disruption management and airline payments, putting AI’s expanding role in day-to-day airline processes at the center of the event.

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At Bombardier Safety Standdown, Tony Kern warns cockpit alarms are eroding pilots’ observation skills

Speaking at the opening session of the 30th Bombardier Safety Standdown, Tony Kern said alarm-saturated cockpits and digital distractions competing for pilots’ attention are weakening the observation skills crews need to recognize developing problems. He urged aviators to take responsibility for maintaining those skills.

FlightGlobal

Companies weigh attending planned U.S. CAPEWEEK air show after dates are finalized

With dates now finalized, the planned CAPEWEEK air show is prompting aerospace companies to weigh whether to attend. The event adds another major exhibition to the industry calendar, though the available reporting does not specify the dates or participating companies.

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NASA opens astronaut applications through Dec. 3 and plans aerospace exhibition to rival Paris Air Show

NASA is recruiting for an astronaut class tied to Artemis and a planned Moon Base, with applications due Dec. 3 and final selections expected in late 2027. At a Kennedy Space Center air show featuring lunar exploration and electric aviation, administrator Jared Isaacman also outlined plans for a larger aerospace exhibition intended to rival the Paris Air Show.

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Trump plans 1,900-acre Florida aerospace exhibition at Kennedy Space Center, targeting a March 2028 debut and aiming to eclipse

The annual CapeWeek exhibition is planned for NASA’s Shuttle Landing Facility near Cape Canaveral, with a 1,900-acre venue intended to showcase commercial and private aviation alongside space technology. Trump has described the event as larger than the Paris Air Show and Farnborough International Airshow.

Reuters

Trump vows new US air show will be biggest in the world