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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Vodafone Ireland completes AST SpaceMobile satellite test call for emergency and first responders

Vodafone Ireland conducted a successful test call with AST SpaceMobile’s satellite constellation as part of trials aimed at delivering direct-to-device connectivity for emergency and first responders. The test supports development and validation of satellite-enabled communications for critical use cases.

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2026-07-02T12:45:38.746923-07:00

Flying Magazine

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea; 3 crew rescued, 1 missing

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2026-07-02T09:16:54.640676-07:00

AirInsight

IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% (CTK) despite Middle East disruption; AI/semiconductor strength lifts June growth to +7% a

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2026-07-02T07:15:55.163238-07:00

AeroTime

NATO set to pick Saab GlobalEye to replace aging E-3 AWACS under Alliance Future Surveillance and Control

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2026-07-02T08:28:59.948189-07:00

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Via Satellite

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Vodafone Ireland completes AST SpaceMobile satellite test call for emergency and first responders Vodafone Ireland conducted a successful test call with AST SpaceMobile’s satellite constellation as part of trials aimed at delivering direct-to-device connectivity for emergency and first responders. The test supports development and validation of satellite-enabled communications for critical use cases.

2026-07-02T12:45:38.746923-07:00

Vodafone Ireland completes AST SpaceMobile satellite test call for emergency and first responders

Flying Magazine

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U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea; 3 crew rescued, 1 missing The U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk assigned to USS George H.W. Bush conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea. Three crew members were recovered alive, while a fourth remains missing as search and rescue operations continue under Naval Forces Central Command.

2026-07-02T09:16:54.640676-07:00

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea; 3 crew rescued, 1 missing

AeroTime

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NATO set to pick Saab GlobalEye to replace aging E-3 AWACS under Alliance Future Surveillance and Control NATO is expected to announce plans next week in Ankara to move forward with Sweden’s Saab GlobalEye as the replacement for the Alliance’s aging E-3A AWACS fleet. The decision would renew Alliance airborne early warning and control capability through the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control program.

2026-07-02T08:28:59.948189-07:00

NATO set to pick Saab GlobalEye to replace aging E-3 AWACS under Alliance Future Surveillance and Control

AeroTime

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IISS: Kremlin likely ran an Aug. 2024–Feb. 2026 drone campaign over Europe using shadow-fleet ships A new International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) assessment says a drone campaign attributed to the Kremlin likely operated over Europe between August 2024 and February 2026. The report also argues Russian-linked vessels and the shadow fleet likely acted as launch and recovery platforms.

2026-07-02T07:29:07.844530-07:00

IISS: Kremlin likely ran an Aug. 2024–Feb. 2026 drone campaign over Europe using shadow-fleet ships

Flying Magazine

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Zipline and Wonder push Texas drone-delivery plans, targeting widespread operations by 2027 Zipline and Wonder have announced new drone-delivery services in Texas, positioning the state as a focal point for the fast-growing delivery-drone industry. The companies’ roadmaps suggest drone deliveries could become broadly available across Texas by 2027.

2026-07-02T07:17:38.652286-07:00

Zipline and Wonder push Texas drone-delivery plans, targeting widespread operations by 2027

AirInsight

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IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% (CTK) despite Middle East disruption; AI/semiconductor strength lifts June growth to +7% a IATA data shows global air cargo demand rose 6.0% in May 2026 on a CTK basis, with volumes growing faster than capacity despite ongoing disruption linked to the Middle East. In June, semiconductor and AI-related hardware demand pushed cargo demand up 7%, while spot rates continued to soften. Separately, IATA passenger demand data for May points to Middle East-conflict impacts.

2026-07-02T07:15:55.163238-07:00

IATA: May 2026 air cargo demand up 6% (CTK) despite Middle East disruption; AI/semiconductor strength lifts June growth to +7% a

AeroTime

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Zelenskyy presses Washington to approve Patriot interceptor production licenses after Kyiv strike kills 13 President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged the US to decide on licenses that would enable local production of Patriot interceptors after a major Russian attack on Kyiv on July 2 killed 13 people. The request puts US licensing timelines and industrial access for air defense directly into the spotlight.

2026-07-02T01:44:14.883140-07:00

Zelenskyy presses Washington to approve Patriot interceptor production licenses after Kyiv strike kills 13

AeroTime

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Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss said that despite weeks of airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026, the airline still flew in about 2,000 tonnes of food and other life-essential goods. He links the episode to wartime airspace restrictions and highlights its role in Bahrain’s revival efforts.

2026-07-02T00:46:42.085848-07:00

Gulf Air CEO Martin Gauss: Airspace closure over Bahrain in spring 2026 did not stop lifesaving cargo flows—~2,000 tonnes delive

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