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SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

Bloomberg and the Financial Times report SpaceX is planning a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, potentially positioning the company to compete directly with terrestrial carriers. The move follows broader “Star”-branded expansion and comes as Starlink pushes deeper into mobile connectivity use cases.

2026-06-26T06:47:59.615267-07:00

FlightGlobal

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

2026-06-26T14:55:58.743670-07:00

Bloomberg

U.S. carriers slash July 4 domestic capacity (~4.8%), prioritizing margin over volume as demand cools

2026-06-26T07:41:37.922950-07:00

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Onex Partners-led consortium to acquire Canada’s largest fractional jet operator AirSprint; deal slated to close Q3 2026

2026-06-25T08:26:30.009105-07:00

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WestJet leads North America on-time performance in May, per Cirium Cirium data shows WestJet delivered the top on-time performance for North America in May. The carrier also ranked among the global leaders—becoming the only Canadian airline in the worldwide top 10.

2026-06-28T22:46:44.081806-07:00

WestJet leads North America on-time performance in May, per Cirium

FlightGlobal

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas A video of a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter operated for final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways Cargo shows a controversial low-height flypast near Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. Safety authorities could investigate the maneuver for flight-safety and operational compliance.

2026-06-26T14:55:58.743670-07:00

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

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Calian Group to buy Galaxy Broadband for up to C$51.5M to expand Canadian satellite connectivity Calian Group is set to acquire Galaxy Broadband Communications in a transaction valued at C$24 million upfront, plus earnouts, with deal value reported at up to C$51.5 million (about $36.6 million). The purchase targets growth in satellite communications and remote connectivity services in Canada.

2026-06-26T12:07:49.506655-07:00

Calian Group to buy Galaxy Broadband for up to C$51.5M to expand Canadian satellite connectivity

Bloomberg

U.S. carriers slash July 4 domestic capacity (~4.8%), prioritizing margin over volume as demand cools Ahead of the Fourth of July holiday, U.S. airlines are cutting seats across domestic networks despite still-strong travel demand and rising fares. Reporting points to a broad ~4.8% domestic capacity reduction—framing a more selective, profit-protecting schedule as costs remain elevated.

2026-06-26T07:41:37.922950-07:00

U.S. carriers slash July 4 domestic capacity (~4.8%), prioritizing margin over volume as demand cools

Ars Technica

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SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile Bloomberg and the Financial Times report SpaceX is planning a Starlink mobile service for U.S. consumers, potentially positioning the company to compete directly with terrestrial carriers. The move follows broader “Star”-branded expansion and comes as Starlink pushes deeper into mobile connectivity use cases.

2026-06-26T06:47:59.615267-07:00

SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

Bloomberg

Trump to take first flight on Qatar-gifted interim Air Force One next week White House officials say Donald Trump is expected to take his first trip on the Qatar-gifted aircraft—an interim Air Force One platform—when he travels to an event in North Dakota on July 1. The flight is scheduled for next week, underscoring the near-term transition path for VC-25B “Bridge” capability.

2026-06-25T17:40:46.657359-07:00

Trump to take first flight on Qatar-gifted interim Air Force One next week

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MDA Space lands digital payload contracts with Mitsubishi Electric for Japan’s defense satcom, plus a separate win for Canada’s MDA Space secured a defense communications satellite digital payload contract with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation for Japan. In parallel, the company also won a separate contract involving the Canadian Space Agency, extending MDA’s role in major government-backed space capabilities spanning defense and national satellite continuity.

2026-06-25T13:27:22.904251-07:00

MDA Space lands digital payload contracts with Mitsubishi Electric for Japan’s defense satcom, plus a separate win for Canada’s

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Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations Bristow Group will buy Berry Aviation from Acorn Capital Management in an all-cash $105 million deal. The acquisition is aimed at expanding Bristow’s government contracts business, strengthening capabilities for search and rescue and defense-related missions including ISR, while improving cash flow.

2026-06-25T12:56:21.121709-07:00

Bristow Group to acquire Berry Aviation for $105M to expand US government/defense aviation operations

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SpaceX targets U.S. consumers with planned Starlink mobile service, aiming to compete with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

U.S. carriers slash July 4 domestic capacity (~4.8%), prioritizing margin over volume as demand cools

Onex Partners-led consortium to acquire Canada’s largest fractional jet operator AirSprint; deal slated to close Q3 2026

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