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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected

Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 order is approaching a key milestone, with government approval expected imminently in the carrier’s acquisition process. The move would add long-haul widebody capacity as the airline finalizes its Dreamliner transition plan.

2026-04-26T21:23:00.371746-07:00

SpaceNews.com

Report finds former Spaceport America director violated New Mexico state law and launch-site policies

2026-04-26T21:20:28.583805-07:00

DefenseNews.com

Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing set for Air Force secretary nominee plus two senior DoD posts

2026-04-26T04:34:26.973495-07:00

New York Times

Study flags Earthly fungal survivability on Mars, challenging planetary-protection sterilization protocols

2026-04-25T18:56:09.182413-07:00

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 order is approaching a key milestone, with government approval expected imminently in the carrier’s acquisition process. The move would add long-haul widebody capacity as the airline finalizes its Dreamliner transition plan.

2026-04-26T21:23:00.371746-07:00

Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected

SpaceNews.com

Report finds former Spaceport America director violated New Mexico state law and launch-site policies A report concludes the former director of Spaceport America in New Mexico repeatedly violated state law and applicable policies while managing the commercial spaceport. The finding follows the director’s removal from leadership of the facility responsible for supporting commercial launch operations.

2026-04-26T21:20:28.583805-07:00

Report finds former Spaceport America director violated New Mexico state law and launch-site policies

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Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing set for Air Force secretary nominee plus two senior DoD posts Frank Kendall, Heidi Shyu and Susanna Blume will testify at a joint confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on May 25. The session will vet nominees for Air Force secretary and two additional key Department of Defense positions, setting the leadership slate for Air Force and DoD execution.

2026-04-26T04:34:26.973495-07:00

Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing set for Air Force secretary nominee plus two senior DoD posts

New York Times

Study flags Earthly fungal survivability on Mars, challenging planetary-protection sterilization protocols Researchers identified a terrestrial fungal species capable of surviving radiation, extreme heat, and simulated Martian soil conditions. The finding raises a new contamination risk for Mars planetary-protection protocols—particularly those aimed at preventing forward contamination during spacecraft assembly and operations.

2026-04-25T18:56:09.182413-07:00

Study flags Earthly fungal survivability on Mars, challenging planetary-protection sterilization protocols

DefenseNews.com

Air Force says it can’t meet 2020 deadline to fully comply with new FAA rules Top Air Force service officials told lawmakers that the service will miss a 2020 deadline to complete full compliance with new Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The update underscores how new FAA rulemaking and compliance timelines are colliding with operational schedules for military aviation.

2026-04-25T18:04:27.658489-07:00

Air Force says it can’t meet 2020 deadline to fully comply with new FAA rules

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U.S. Transportation Command to extend pandemic-era support via commercial aviation contracts With the commercial aviation industry still reeling from the COVID-19 shock, U.S. Transportation Command is pursuing contracts with commercial air providers to help stabilize capacity and withstand the financial fallout. The move reframes DoD contracting as near-term liquidity and resilience support for carriers during the downturn.

2026-04-25T10:05:24.012202-07:00

U.S. Transportation Command to extend pandemic-era support via commercial aviation contracts

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US FEMA emergency charters sourced from foreign airlines spark pushback US FEMA’s decision to charter aircraft from foreign airlines for emergency operations has drawn criticism from industry stakeholders, highlighting friction between emergency procurement choices and U.S. carrier expectations.

2026-04-24T16:54:22.746541-07:00

US FEMA emergency charters sourced from foreign airlines spark pushback

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Space Force awards $3.2B contract set to 12 firms for Golden Dome space-based interceptor prototypes The U.S. Space Force selected 12 companies to develop space-based interceptor (SBI) prototypes under President Trump’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative, awarding a total of $3.2 billion. The program targets an initial operational capability in 2028, even as the service frames boost-phase intercept affordability as a gating factor.

2026-04-24T16:24:07.924039-07:00

Space Force awards $3.2B contract set to 12 firms for Golden Dome space-based interceptor prototypes

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Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787-9 deal: government approval expected

Report finds former Spaceport America director violated New Mexico state law and launch-site policies

Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing set for Air Force secretary nominee plus two senior DoD posts

Study flags Earthly fungal survivability on Mars, challenging planetary-protection sterilization protocols

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