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Lockheed Martin, Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space partner on sea-based satellite launch for national security missions

Lockheed Martin said it is joining a strategic collaboration with Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space to develop sea-based launch capabilities for national security missions. The May 4 announcement positions the partners to expand operational launch options beyond land-based ranges while leveraging Lockheed’s missile-defense legacy footprint.

2026-05-04T14:04:28.560841-07:00

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NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash

2026-05-04T02:05:43.283504-07:00

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Texas residents sue SpaceX over alleged Starship launch impacts ahead of first flight of Starship v3

2026-05-04T08:03:41.270470-07:00

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Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

2026-05-04T07:55:20.597541-07:00

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Lockheed Martin, Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space partner on sea-based satellite launch for national security missions Lockheed Martin said it is joining a strategic collaboration with Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space to develop sea-based launch capabilities for national security missions. The May 4 announcement positions the partners to expand operational launch options beyond land-based ranges while leveraging Lockheed’s missile-defense legacy footprint.

2026-05-04T14:04:28.560841-07:00

Lockheed Martin, Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space partner on sea-based satellite launch for national security missions

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Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity The Air Charter Association (ACA) says higher costs are creating incentives for some operators to circumvent for-hire flight rules. The trade group is flagging compliance risk as market pressure mounts, potentially widening the gap between regulated scheduled services and unapproved charter activity.

2026-05-04T08:15:24.457758-07:00

Air Charter Association warns rising operating costs may be driving illegal for-hire charter activity

SpaceNews.com

Texas residents sue SpaceX over alleged Starship launch impacts ahead of first flight of Starship v3 Texas residents have filed suit against Elon Musk and SpaceX, alleging that Starship launch activities are harming their homes and quality of life. The legal action arrives as SpaceX prepares for the first flight of Starship version 3, setting up a new friction point for rapid launch operations.

2026-05-04T08:03:41.270470-07:00

Texas residents sue SpaceX over alleged Starship launch impacts ahead of first flight of Starship v3

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Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions UK regional carrier Loganair has secured a transportation contract with BP, adding another commercial revenue stream alongside its scheduled network. In parallel, Croatia and Montenegro are keeping airlines waiting over public service obligation (PSO) calls, extending uncertainty around timetable, capacity and bidding timelines in the Adriatic market.

2026-05-04T07:55:20.597541-07:00

Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

Flying Magazine

General Aviation momentum heading into 2026 as sales and backlogs stay strong, but tariffs and supply-chain strains persist A general aviation market survey points to continued strength in 2026, with solid sales and an elevated backlog profile. The outlook is tempered by persistent tariff headwinds and ongoing supply-chain issues, which are likely to constrain production throughput and sustain delivery timing pressures.

2026-05-04T06:34:36.077048-07:00

General Aviation momentum heading into 2026 as sales and backlogs stay strong, but tariffs and supply-chain strains persist

AINonline

Revised EASA flight-time limitations raise operating-cost pressure for Europe’s charter carriers Europe’s charter operators are bracing for a new cost threat as EASA pilot flight time limitations are revised, tightening the fatigue-management constraints that drive crew planning and aircraft utilisation. The regulatory changes are expected to force costly adjustments to rostering and scheduling across charter fleets.

2026-05-04T06:18:02.186552-07:00

Revised EASA flight-time limitations raise operating-cost pressure for Europe’s charter carriers

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NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash Newly released U.S. NTSB findings relating to China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735 (737-800) support a theory of intentional actions in the cockpit, including evidence that both engines were shut down shortly before the crash. The 2022 accident killed all 132 aboard, prompting renewed questions after years of limited disclosure by China’s authorities.

2026-05-04T02:05:43.283504-07:00

NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash

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FedEx Express asks for a waiver to bypass a Dubai cargo routing constraint FedEx Express is seeking a waiver tied to a constraint affecting cargo routing via Dubai, aiming to preserve network flexibility for time-sensitive freight flows. The move highlights how operational limits in key Middle East hubs are forcing carriers to adjust routings to maintain service reliability.

2026-05-03T23:40:03.100603-07:00

FedEx Express asks for a waiver to bypass a Dubai cargo routing constraint

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Lockheed Martin, Firefly Aerospace and Seagate Space partner on sea-based satellite launch for national security missions

NTSB data points to deliberate fuel cut-off in China Eastern 737-800 crash

Texas residents sue SpaceX over alleged Starship launch impacts ahead of first flight of Starship v3

Loganair wins BP transportation work as Croatia and Montenegro delay PSO call decisions

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