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Do Commercial Space Companies Have Too Much Power?

Clementine Starling, Julia Siegel

SpaceX’s tussle in Ukraine illustrates the industry’s rising power in modern conflict.

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China’s Slowdown Turns It Into 'Normal Big Market'

Jens Flottau

September was a big month for relations between China and the U.S.: Apple shares dropped 4% after the Chinese government told state officials not to bring their iPhones to the office

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U-2S Cockpit Refresh Enables Preretirement Radar Upgrade

Steve Trimble

A final upgrade for the Lockheed Martin U-2S is moving forward after the U.S. Air Force and the company’s Skunk Works unit completed a first flight of an avionics technology refresh in the cockpit.

FLIGHT FRIDAY

Narrowbody Legacy Vs NG In Asia

This weeks’ #FlightFriday again looks at the Asia Pacific, China, and Indian markets after the successful conclusion of Aviation Week’s MRO Asia Pacific event.

Nigeria’s Overland Moves Into Jets

Alan Dron

Overland Airways of Nigeria plans to stretch its route map as it starts to accept a batch of new E175 E-Jets.

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NASA Returns Samples Dating Back To Birth Of Solar System

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Opinion: The Decline of Major Aerostructures Suppliers Is Worrisome

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Ispace Unveils APEX 1.0 Lunar Lander, Pushes Back CP-12 Mission

Garrett Reim

Ispace Technologies U.S. has unveiled a redesigned Series 2 lunar lander, renamed the APEX 1.0.

AWIN GALLERY

In Pictures: Top Aerospace & Defense Stories, Sep. 28 2023

French defense budget to rise in 2024 and Jaunt Air to market subscale eVTOL as standalone product.

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FAA Closes Probe Into Blue Origin Suborbital Accident

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Horizon Air CEO Explains Increase To 7 Seats For Hybrid-Electric VTOL

MQ-25 'Lurches' Forward, But U.S. Navy Reviewing Requirements

Saudi Arabia Plans Fleetwide Fighter Modernization In Coming Years

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