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ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit, multi-system aircraft inflight connectivity antenna for airlines

ThinKom introduced the ThinAir Nexus, a compact electronically steered antenna designed to bring multi-orbit capability to aircraft in a footprint comparable to single-orbit ESA solutions. The company positions the antenna as a step-change for airlines seeking more flexibility alongside tighter constraints on size, power and installation complexity.

2026-04-13T11:55:52.317728-07:00

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Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers

2026-04-13T04:07:24.122802-07:00

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GSOA and Novaspace to host inaugural Space Industry Forum (SIF2026) in Singapore on May 19, 2026

2026-04-13T01:02:29.769162-07:00

NASA Spaceflight

Starship Block 3 Ship 39 and Booster 19 roll out at Starbase for static-fire testing ahead of lunar-bound Artemis work

2026-04-12T06:16:45.396980-07:00

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ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit, multi-system aircraft inflight connectivity antenna for airlines ThinKom introduced the ThinAir Nexus, a compact electronically steered antenna designed to bring multi-orbit capability to aircraft in a footprint comparable to single-orbit ESA solutions. The company positions the antenna as a step-change for airlines seeking more flexibility alongside tighter constraints on size, power and installation complexity.

2026-04-13T11:55:52.317728-07:00

ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit, multi-system aircraft inflight connectivity antenna for airlines

Breaking Defense

U.S. Army operationalizes an acquisition cell via Joint Innovation Outpost for XVIII Airborne Division The Army has launched a Joint Innovation Outpost designed to move experimentation from episodic efforts to a more enduring, repeatable system for the XVIII Airborne Division—and, officials say, potentially the wider Army. The initiative focuses on “operationalizing an acquisition cell” to institutionalize innovation outcomes.

2026-04-13T06:54:06.693419-07:00

U.S. Army operationalizes an acquisition cell via Joint Innovation Outpost for XVIII Airborne Division

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Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers At Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), Lufthansa Technik and Designworks (BMW Group company) are unveiling “The BOW,” a modular narrowbody VIP cabin concept designed for sports teams and corporate groups. The layout supports up to 28 passengers in configurable suites and integrates next-generation cabin-management systems.

2026-04-13T04:07:24.122802-07:00

Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers

SpaceWatch Global

GSOA and Novaspace to host inaugural Space Industry Forum (SIF2026) in Singapore on May 19, 2026 GSOA and Novaspace have announced the inaugural Space Industry Forum (SIF2026), scheduled for May 19, 2026, in Singapore. The event is positioned as a dedicated convening for the space industry, kicking off a new forum for stakeholder engagement in Asia.

2026-04-13T01:02:29.769162-07:00

GSOA and Novaspace to host inaugural Space Industry Forum (SIF2026) in Singapore on May 19, 2026

NASA Spaceflight

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Starship Block 3 Ship 39 and Booster 19 roll out at Starbase for static-fire testing ahead of lunar-bound Artemis work SpaceX has moved Starship Block 3 Ship 39 to Masseys and rolled Booster 19 back to Pad 2 at Starbase, signaling the next step in preparing for static-fire testing. The rollout follows the program’s recent return of Orion and keeps Artemis hardware development on track.

2026-04-12T06:16:45.396980-07:00

Starship Block 3 Ship 39 and Booster 19 roll out at Starbase for static-fire testing ahead of lunar-bound Artemis work

The Atlantic

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Artemis II: 10-day lunar flyby yields iconic Earth–Moon imagery as mission reaches 400,000 km-plus distance NASA’s Artemis II crew completed a 10-day hybrid free-return lunar flyby, traveling more than 400,000 km from Earth and sharing imagery that captures the Moon and Earth in the same frame as both are partially illuminated by the Sun. Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen flew the mission as part of the first return to the Moon since Apollo.

2026-04-10T08:01:15.152536-07:00

Artemis II: 10-day lunar flyby yields iconic Earth–Moon imagery as mission reaches 400,000 km-plus distance

CNBC

Atlanta-area airports prepare for major Augusta Masters business-aviation surge With the 2026 Augusta National Masters Tournament in focus, Atlanta Regional Airport is bracing for a steep influx of corporate jets, including nearly 157 arrivals over a three-day window. The ramp-up underscores how recurring marquee events drive short-notice demand spikes for bizav lift, handling, and ground services.

2026-04-10T05:33:51.518813-07:00

Atlanta-area airports prepare for major Augusta Masters business-aviation surge

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EBAA cancels EBACE 2026 in Geneva, citing insufficient market momentum The European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) has cancelled EBACE 2026, Europe’s largest executive aviation show. The event was scheduled for June 2–4 at Palexpo in Geneva, but the decision was announced on April 10—less than eight weeks before the planned opening—due to lack of market momentum to sustain the show.

2026-04-10T01:03:13.390065-07:00

EBAA cancels EBACE 2026 in Geneva, citing insufficient market momentum

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ThinKom unveils ThinAir Nexus compact multi-orbit, multi-system aircraft inflight connectivity antenna for airlines

Lufthansa Technik and Designworks’ “The BOW” modular VIP narrowbody cabin targets configurable suites for up to 28 passengers

GSOA and Novaspace to host inaugural Space Industry Forum (SIF2026) in Singapore on May 19, 2026

Starship Block 3 Ship 39 and Booster 19 roll out at Starbase for static-fire testing ahead of lunar-bound Artemis work

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