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· Jun 28
Africa Flying
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· Jun 28
IAG develops AI software to streamline engine maintenance
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become more commonplace in all walks of life, with the aviation and aerospace sectors being no exception. From crew resourcing to reducing food […]
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· Jun 28
Press Release: Saudi Arabia, UK sign one-stop security agreement
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia and the Government of the United Kingdom have signed a One-Stop Security Agreement in London, aimed at enhancing the experience […]
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· Jun 28
Bezos & Sánchez’s wedding sparks Venice private jet invasion
It wasn’t just champagne popping in Venice—it was jet engines roaring as the world’s wealthiest and most fabulous descended on Italy’s floating city for Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez’s ultra-luxe […]
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· Jun 28
Monotony, fatigue bad combination for ag pilot — General Aviation News
The pilot reported this was his eighth aerial application flight of the day spraying rice fields near Colusa, California, in the Grumman AgCat. He had made all takeoffs flying low […]
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· Jun 28
Using airline loyalty status to unlock luxury travel perks
If you belong to an airline loyalty programme, or you’re a frequent flyer with a particular airline, you can unlock some seriously good travel treats by using your status whenever […]
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· Jun 28
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· Jun 28
SpaceX scores $81.6 million Space Force contract to launch weather satellite
WASHINGTON — SpaceX has secured an $81.6 million contract to launch a U.S. military weather-monitoring satellite in 2027. The contract for the mission designated USSF-178 was awarded on June 27 […]
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· Jun 28
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· Jun 28
Rocket Lab launches second Electron within 48 hours
WASHINGTON — A Rocket Lab Electron placed an undisclosed satellite into orbit June 28 on the company’s second launch within 48 hours and fourth this month. The Electron lifted off […]
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· Jun 28
All eyes on the moon: sharing information for lunar peace, safety and sustainability
We live in a brand new era for lunar activities. With over 100 payloads from around the globe planned to visit the Moon by 2030, our closest natural satellite will […]
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· Jun 28
AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight touches down in Darwin
AirAsia Malaysia’s inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Darwin Airport (DRW) touched down on June 27, 2025. Flight AK612 departed KUL Airport at 05:50 local time with […]
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· Jun 28
US Army tailoring Pacific commands for Multi-Domain force
The U.S. Army in the Pacific has begun working through how it will build two Multi-Domain Commands in the theater to oversee and direct the service’s Multi-Domain Task Force units […]
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· Jun 28
NASA Announces Winners of 2025 Human Lander Challenge
NASA’s Human Lander Challenge marked its second year on June 26, awarding $18,000 in prize money to three university teams for their solutions for long-duration cryogenic, or super chilled, liquid […]
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· Jun 28
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· Jun 28
Spirit renames travel options to simplify bookingRunway Girl
Spirit Airlines is making it easier than ever for Guests to choose how they want to travel with the introduction of new names for its high-value travel options. Beginning today, Guests […]
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· Jun 28
Space Force rethinking plans for proliferated satellite communications
The Space Force’s fiscal 2026 budget request proposes stalling plans to buy a third batch of communication satellites through the Space Development Agency as it weighs whether an existing constellatio...
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· Jun 28
First flight of fully domestic MC-21-310 aircraft
The first MC-21-310 airliner made entirely with domestically produced components performed its maiden flight in Russia on June 26, 2025, as first reported by AGN. The aircraft took off from Zhukovsky ...
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· Jun 28
Bank Zero owners to get $5M and 12% stake in Lesaka deal
The shareholders of South Africa’s Bank Zero are set to receive a 12% stake in Lesaka Technologies, worth roughly R1 billion ($56.3 million), plus up to R91 million ($5.1 million) […]
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· Jun 28
Breakwater Inn Kennebunkport Reopens July 1, 2025 Following Extensive Renovation
Breakwater Inn, one of Kennebunkport’s historic and most beloved ocean-view hotels, announces its highly anticipated reopening on July 1, 2025 following a complete renovation of its harborside guest r...
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· Jun 28
NASA Welcomes Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station
A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft carrying the Axiom Mission 4 crew docks to the space-facing port of the International Space Station’s Harmony module on June 26. Axiom Mission 4 is the […]
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· Jun 28
BBN Airlines Indonesia achieves IATA IOSA certification
BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group (ASG), has reached a milestone upon being awarded the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certif...
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