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SpaceX launches Starlink 10-53: 29 satellites on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, ~12 hours after New Glenn LC-36 explosion

SpaceX sent its Starlink 10-53 mission—29 satellites—into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 29 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40. The lift-off followed a launch-vehicle anomaly response at the Eastern Range earlier that day, underscoring launch-site readiness and recovery tempo after nearby mishap activity.

2026-05-29T07:40:12.375676-07:00

Breitflyte

JetBlue to Launch First-Ever Fort Lauderdale–Caracas Nonstop Service (FLL–CCS) Before Year-End 2026

2026-05-28T10:41:32.092659-07:00

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Conair to supply four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft for Canada’s wildfire response

2026-05-28T12:11:31.136273-07:00

Bloomberg

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

2026-05-27T07:39:52.204806-07:00

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AirInsight

Avianca vs. JetBlue for Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale demand pool as competitors move fast to replace capacity Spirit’s exit is triggering a scramble at Fort Lauderdale (FLL), with airlines accelerating fleet deployment to capture a share of displaced traffic—an effort framed as the “Florida kingdom” contest between Avianca and JetBlue. The shift underscores how slot-constrained markets translate airline failures into near-term competitive positioning.

2026-05-29T09:40:10.864930-07:00

Avianca vs. JetBlue for Spirit’s Fort Lauderdale demand pool as competitors move fast to replace capacity

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SpaceX launches Starlink 10-53: 29 satellites on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, ~12 hours after New Glenn LC-36 explosion SpaceX sent its Starlink 10-53 mission—29 satellites—into orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on May 29 on a Falcon 9 from Space Launch Complex 40. The lift-off followed a launch-vehicle anomaly response at the Eastern Range earlier that day, underscoring launch-site readiness and recovery tempo after nearby mishap activity.

2026-05-29T07:40:12.375676-07:00

SpaceX launches Starlink 10-53: 29 satellites on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, ~12 hours after New Glenn LC-36 explosion

FlightGlobal

WestJet president/COO Diederik Pen to retire in Q1 2027 at latest WestJet has announced that Diederik Pen—executive vice-president, chief operating officer and president of WestJet Airlines—will retire by the first quarter of 2027 at the latest. Pen will continue performing his normal duties until his retirement, following leadership of major operational recovery initiatives.

2026-05-29T03:35:44.120073-07:00

WestJet president/COO Diederik Pen to retire in Q1 2027 at latest

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Conair to supply four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft for Canada’s wildfire response Conair is set to provide four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft to support Canada’s wildfire response efforts. The deployment underscores continued investment in purpose-built air attack capability for seasonal operations and rapid scaling of aerial firefighting assets.

2026-05-28T12:11:31.136273-07:00

Conair to supply four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft for Canada’s wildfire response

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JetBlue to Launch First-Ever Fort Lauderdale–Caracas Nonstop Service (FLL–CCS) Before Year-End 2026 JetBlue plans to begin its first-ever nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood (FLL) and Caracas (CCS) before the end of 2026, contingent on government approvals. The carrier positions the new Venezuela link as part of its expanding Latin America network out of FLL.

2026-05-28T10:41:32.092659-07:00

JetBlue to Launch First-Ever Fort Lauderdale–Caracas Nonstop Service (FLL–CCS) Before Year-End 2026

European Spaceflight

Isar Aerospace signs Maritime Launch Services deal to launch from future Canadian spaceport Isar Aerospace has agreed with Maritime Launch Services to conduct launches from a future Canadian spaceport. The arrangement further connects European small-launch ambitions with Canada’s emerging launch infrastructure plans, extending the pathway from vehicle development to operational launch access.

2026-05-28T07:38:53.566058-07:00

Isar Aerospace signs Maritime Launch Services deal to launch from future Canadian spaceport

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said China’s promise to buy 200 Boeing aircraft following President Trump’s visit is only a starting point, with “more to come” expected later this year as the order is firmed up. He framed the 200-jet commitment as a “major accomplishment” that could grow toward roughly 700 jets.

2026-05-28T00:15:35.356336-07:00

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg: China’s 200-jet commitment is an “initial tranche” that could expand toward ~700 jets

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Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American Brazilian carrier Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras says its common shares and American depositary shares (each ADS representing two common shares) have been approved for listing on NYSE American. The move follows the company’s shareholder and market notification process for the re-listing.

2026-05-27T12:28:50.593038-07:00

Azul approved to list common shares and ADS on NYSE American

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SpaceX launches Starlink 10-53: 29 satellites on Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, ~12 hours after New Glenn LC-36 explosion

JetBlue to Launch First-Ever Fort Lauderdale–Caracas Nonstop Service (FLL–CCS) Before Year-End 2026

Conair to supply four Q400(AT) firefighting aircraft for Canada’s wildfire response

FAA signals Boeing 737 MAX certification path: MAX 7 expected this summer, MAX 10 approved by year-end; Boeing clears production

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