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Return of the (space) SPAC
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Return of the (space) SPAC

Former investment banker Raphael Roettgen had to abandon a space-focused special purpose acquisition company in 2022 as hype around mergers with blank-check shell companies turned radioactive. Four years later, he’s back after helping raise more than $200 million to take a private space company public. SPACs raise cash on the stock market and then use […] The post Return of the (space) SPAC appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Spirit Airlines NS26 International Service Changes – 01MAR26
✈️ Commercial Aviation

Spirit Airlines NS26 International Service Changes – 01MAR26

Published at 0700PST / 1500GMT 04MAR26Spirit Airlines from mid-April 2026 schedules various service changes to its international service, including Puerto Rico. Planned service changes based on schedule filing comparisons 01FEB26 vs 01MAR26 as follows.Baltimore/Washington – San Juan eff 15APR26 A320 replaces A32115APR26 – 17JUN26 Reduce from 7 to 6 weeklyeff 19AUG26 Reduce from 7 to 5 weeklyDallas/Ft. Worth – Cancun eff 15APR26 Reduce from 14 to 12 weekly (6 weekly from 18AUG26), A320/321Dallas/

AeroRoutes 3d ago
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Spitfire Mk Vb AB910 Returns to the Air
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Spitfire Mk Vb AB910 Returns to the Air

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire Mk Vb AB910 has returned to the air following an extended maintenance period at Biggin Hill, completing a successful post-maintenance test flight in its D-Day 1944 markings.

Vintage Aviation News 3d ago
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Press Release: Gilat secures multi-million dollar IFC hardware order
✈️ Commercial Aviation

Press Release: Gilat secures multi-million dollar IFC hardware order

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced that it received a multi-million dollar order from a leading In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) Integrator for Gilat Wavestream’s AeroStream Ka-band Wideband amplifiers to support the deployment of connectivity solutions on commercial aviation aircraft. Deliveries are expected over the next 24... The post Press Release: Gilat secures multi-million dollar IFC hardware order app

Runway Girl Network 3d ago
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Kuwaiti F/A-18 Allegedly Involved in F-15E Friendly Fire Incident
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Kuwaiti F/A-18 Allegedly Involved in F-15E Friendly Fire Incident

A Wall Street Journal’s report, quoting people familiar with the friendly fire incident, says a Kuwaiti F/A-18 might be responsible for the loss of three U.S. F-15Es. As we previously reported, three U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft have been shot down in a friendly fire incident over Kuwait, with the crews ejecting safely. […]

The Aviationist 3d ago
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Iranian Frigate Sunk by U.S. Submarine Off Coast of Sri Lanka
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Iranian Frigate Sunk by U.S. Submarine Off Coast of Sri Lanka

IRIS Dena was one of Iran’s newest combat ships, and had 180 personnel on board when the submarine attacked. Reports of the Dena being in distress first emerged overnight between Mar. 3 and Mar. 4, 2026, from Sri Lankan sources. The ship was operating outside of territorial waters near the southwestern city of Galle, likely […]

The Aviationist 3d ago
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Viva Air Adds Mexico City Santa Lucia – San Luis Potosi in late-Mar 2026
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Viva Air Adds Mexico City Santa Lucia – San Luis Potosi in late-Mar 2026

Published at 0600PST / 1400GMT 04MAR26Viva Air from late-March 2026 plans to launch Mexico City Santa Lucia – San Luis Potosi route, on board Airbus A320 aircraft. First flight is scheduled on 23MAR26, with Airbus A320 aircraft operating 1 daily flight. Schedules below effective 01APR26.VB7040 NLU1310 – 1410SLP 320 DVB7041 SLP1510 – 1615NLU 320 D

AeroRoutes 3d ago
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Reliable space rescue is a prerequisite for continued economic opportunity in space and we have a long way to go
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Reliable space rescue is a prerequisite for continued economic opportunity in space and we have a long way to go

On January 15, 2026, a collective cheer coincided with relief as four astronauts from SpaceX Crew 11 were safely returned to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS). The evacuation came after a crew member experienced a medical emergency that left them in stable condition but in need of terrestrial medical care. The successful return […] The post Reliable space rescue is a prerequisite for continued economic opportunity in space and we have a long way to go appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews 3d ago
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