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    <description>Dated events at named aerospace and defense companies, each with the headline as its publisher wrote it, one quoted passage, and a link to the source.</description>
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      <title>L3Harris: Federal or defense contract award, $358,557 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAY-IN MATERIALS FOR OPTION PERIOD THREE (3).</description>
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      <title>MDA SPACE SATELLITES FOR GLOBALSTAR SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>First set of eight satellites for Globalstar 2-R mission deployed to low Earth orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking the beginning of the commissioning phase TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MDA Space Ltd.</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/mda-space-satellites-for-globalstar-successfully-launched-302852349.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>/C O R R E C T I O N -- GA Telesis, LLC/</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>In the news release, GA Telesis&apos; HALO AirFinance Prices Landmark $390 Million Inaugural Aviation Loan ABS, More Than 4x Oversubscribed, issued Aug.</description>
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      <title>AerCap, Boeing and Aeroméxico Celebrate Dreamliner Milestones</title>
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      <description>DUBLIN, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (&quot;AerCap&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) (NYSE: AER) today announced that it has delivered its…...</description>
      <source url="https://www.aercap.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/645/aercap-boeing-and-aeromxico-celebrate-dreamliner">AerCap press releases</source>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; Air Tractor, Inc. Airplanes</title>
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      <description>The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-16- 06, which applied to all Air Tractor, Inc. (Air Tractor) Model AT-802 and AT-802A airplanes with Wipaire, Inc. Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) No. SA01795CH installed. AD 2024-16-06 required repetitively inspecting the left and right, forward and rear, horizontal stabilizer spars for cracks, replacing any horizontal stabilizer spar…</description>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Helicopters</title>
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      <description>The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Airbus Helicopters Model H160-B helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by a determination that a gap without fire-resistant sealant (sealant) may be present in the cargo bay near the fuel segregation box. This proposed AD would require inspecting for any missing sealant and, depending on findings, corrective action. The…</description>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes</title>
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      <description>The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-21- 10, which applied to certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. AD 2023-21-10 required an inspection of the horizontal stabilizer (HS) left- and right-hand leading edge lateral ribs, the box in between, the center box upper panel, and HS forward back-up fitting for discrepancies and…</description>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; Gulfstream Aerospace LP (Type Certificate Previously Held by Israel Aircraft Industries, Ltd.) Airplanes</title>
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      <description>The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Gulfstream Aerospace LP Model Gulfstream 200 and Galaxy airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. The…</description>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; Pratt &amp; Whitney Canada Corp. Engines</title>
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      <description>The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2026-13- 09, which applied to all Pratt &amp;amp; Whitney Canada Corp. (P&amp;amp;WC) Model PW210A, PW210A1, and PW210S engines. AD 2026-13-09 required repetitive visual inspections of the turbine exhaust frame for cracks and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacement of the turbine exhaust frame. Since the FAA issued AD 2026-13-09, a…</description>
      <source url="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/14/2026-16655/airworthiness-directives-pratt-and-whitney-canada-corp-engines">FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register</source>
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      <title>Azul targets ‘transition year’ as it reports record revenue despite losses</title>
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      <description>Azul: News item, event type not classified</description>
      <source url="https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/08/azul-targets-transition-year-as-it-reports-record-revenue-despite-losses/">FlightGlobal</source>
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      <title>Cirrus Expands Grand Forks Manufacturing Facility</title>
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      <description>Multi-Million-Dollar Investment Adds 30,000 Square Feet to Cirrus Facility to Strengthen Composite Manufacturing Operations, Increases Production Capacity and Reinforces Long-Term Commitment to the Grand Forks Community GRAND FORKS, N.D.</description>
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      <title>CodeMettle Awarded IDIQ Contract to Field Terminus as Part of the Army&apos;s Tactical Network Operations Solution</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Contract follows months of operational exercise testing by Soldiers of the Army&apos;s 4th and 25th Infantry Divisions ATLANTA, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- CodeMettle today announced an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide software licenses and supporting...</description>
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      <title>Hadrian Closes $360 Million Revolving Credit Facility to Accelerate the Buildout of Its U.S. Manufacturing Footprint</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Capital will support the company&apos;s ability to invest in manufacturing infrastructure and meet production goals across critical programs TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building highly automated factories for America, today...</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hadrian-closes-360-million-revolving-credit-facility-to-accelerate-the-buildout-of-its-us-manufacturing-footprint-302851834.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>Indra: Federal or defense contract award, $1.1M from the Department of Transportation</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>THE PURPOSE OF THIS DELIVERY ORDER IS TO PROCURE IS TO PROCURE SINGLE DMES, 3-DEGREE ANTENNAS AND SITE SPARE PARTS IAW CLINS 5001, 5003, AND 5007 OF OPTION YEAR 5.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_693KA826F00277_6920_693KA820D00009_6920">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>New High-Tech Composite Center for 300 Employees in Central Switzerland Begins Operations</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>With its striking new “Schwarzhorn” building, Pilatus has officially opened an ultra-modern center of advanced composite competence in canton Nidwalden: effective immediately, the development and production of composite components will be united under one roof for the first time.</description>
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      <title>Pilatus Opens Swiss Center To Expand Composite Use</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>$123 million center is most expensive Pilatus facility investment yet…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-14/pilatus-opens-composites-center-help-expand-use">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Rolls-Royce: Federal or defense contract award, $348,362 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>OVERHAUL OF QUICK ENGINE CHANGE KIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT SECTION 4.5.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03826FH0000019_7008_HSCG3817DH00006_7008">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>SAA names new acting chief as predecessor put on immediate special leave</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>South African Airways: News item, event type not classified</description>
      <source url="https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/08/saa-names-new-acting-chief-as-predecessor-put-on-immediate-special-leave/">FlightGlobal</source>
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      <title>Senate Dems Urge Probe into DHS Purchase of 12 Aircraft</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Purchase includes four Gulfstreams and eight Boeings…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-14/senate-dems-urge-probe-dhs-purchase-12-aircraft">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Shield AI scores $50m X-Bat investment from US Navy</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Shield AI: News item, event type not classified</description>
      <source url="https://www.flightglobal.com/archive/2026/08/shield-ai-scores-50m-x-bat-investment-from-us-navy/">FlightGlobal</source>
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      <title>SIDUS SPACE REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Strengthens Balance Sheet, Completes Launch Qualification Milestone, and Advances Transition to Commercialization CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sidus Space, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIDU), (the &quot;Company&quot; or &quot;Sidus&quot;), an innovative space and defense technology company, today...</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sidus-space-reports-second-quarter-2026-financial-results-302852144.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>Agile Defense awarded $250 million for Navy Logistics IT Modernization</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Agile Defense, a leading provider of digital transformation, cybersecurity, data analytics and AI solutions, was selected for a $250 million indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Department of War (DoW) ...</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/agile-defense-awarded-250-million-for-navy-logistics-it-modernization-302850907.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>Airbus Helicopters: Federal or defense contract award, $1.5M from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PROCUREMENT OF VARIOUS SPARE PARTS USED ON THE MH-65E AIRCRAFT. CLASS DETERMINATION FOR NONAVAILABILITY ARTICLES IAW FAR 25.103(B)(1) APPLIES TO THIS ACTION, BAA EXCEPTION MTF IS IN THE FILE.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03826FF0000447_7008_70Z03823DB0000021_7008">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; Airbus SAS Airplanes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330- 343, A330-841, and A330-941 airplanes; and Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of leaks on closed fuel low pressure shut-off valves (LPSOVs). This proposed AD…</description>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; BRP-Rotax GmbH &amp; Co KG (Formerly BRP-Powertrain GMBH &amp; CO KG and Bombardier-Rotax GmbH) Engines and Various Aircraft</title>
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      <description>The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all BRP-Rotax GmbH &amp;amp; Co KG (Rotax) Model 912 F2, 912 F3, 912 F4, 912 iSc2 Sport, 912 iSc3 Sport, 912 S2, 912 S3, 912 S4, 914 F2, 914 F3, and 914 F4 engines; and Model 912 A1, 912 A2, 912 A3, and 912 A4 engines included as part of the type-certificated aircraft type design for various aircraft. This AD was prompted by a report of an oil…</description>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &amp; Co KG Engines</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-26-03, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &amp;amp; Co KG (RRD) Model Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-AE, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000- CE, Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H engines. AD 2025-26-03 requires repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) rear drum cavity and…</description>
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      <title>American Airlines, Stand Up To Cancer and Lily Collins collaborate for 10th annual fundraising campaign for innovative cancer research</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and American Airlines today launched their annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and lifesaving cancer research. The six-week campaign, &quot;Let&apos;s Go Further, Together,&quot; launches Aug.</description>
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      <title>Bell Expands Aftermarket Offerings in Asia Pacific with New Hydraulic Capabilities at Australian Facility</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, has expanded its component, repair, and overhaul (CRO) facility in Australia to include hydr...</description>
      <source url="https://news.bellflight.com/en-US/269243-bell-expands-aftermarket-offerings-in-asia-pacific-with-new-hydraulic-capabilities-at-australian-facility/">Bell newsroom</source>
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      <title>Collins Aerospace: Federal or defense contract award, $322,113 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>TDL FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER AND TRAVEL FOR THE SUSTAINMENT ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OPTION PERIOD TWO.</description>
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      <title>Embraer Showcases the Ipanema 203 at Brazil’s Agricultural Aviation Congress</title>
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      <description>Embraer will take part in key discussions on the future of agricultural aviation, the challenges of increasing farm productivity, and operational safety…</description>
      <source url="https://embraer.com/media-center/en/?mediatype=NEWS&amp;detail=28110">Embraer media center</source>
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      <title>Establishment of Class E Airspace; Havana, IL</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This action corrects a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that the FAA published in the Federal Register on August 10, 2026, proposing to establish Class E airspace at Havana, IL. Subsequent to publication, it was discovered that the NPRM was published with the wrong docket number used in two instances. This action corrects those typographic errors.</description>
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      <title>Fortastra Taps 20-Year Space Force Veteran to Lead National Security Product Strategy</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Appoints Scott Klempner, Former Space Systems Command Executive, as Director of Product, National Security LOS ANGELES, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortastra, developer of advanced space systems supporting national security and commercial missions, today announced the appointment of...</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fortastra-taps-20-year-space-force-veteran-to-lead-national-security-product-strategy-302850445.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>GE Aerospace: Federal or defense contract award, $2.9M from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PROCUREMENT OF VARIOUS PARTS IN SUPPORT OF THE R391 PROPELLER ASSEMBLY TO BE USED ON UNITED STATES COAST GUARD HC-130J AIRCRAFT.</description>
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      <title>Gol Announces Leadership Changes: Appoints André Fehlauer as new CEO and Albert Perez as President and COO</title>
      <link>https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-13-gol-linhas-aereas-trade-press</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>SAO PAULO, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gol Linhas Aéreas -part of the Abra Group, a leading air transport group in Latin America- today announced changes to its leadership.</description>
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      <title>Heart Aerospace completa el primer vuelo del avión eléctrico más grande del mundo</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>El Heart X1 se convierte en el avión eléctrico de batería más grande jamás volado, con una envergadura de 32 metros y un peso al despegue superior a los 11.344 kilogramos.</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/heart-aerospace-completa-el-primer-vuelo-del-avion-electrico-mas-grande-del-mundo-302851040.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>HEART AEROSPACE COMPLETES FIRST FLIGHT OF WORLD&apos;S LARGEST ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT</title>
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      <description>Heart X1 becomes the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown, with a 106-foot wingspan and takeoff weight exceeding 25,000 pounds. Piloted first flight used approximately $5 worth of electricity, highlighting electric aviation&apos;s potential to deliver structurally lower commercial...</description>
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      <title>Maddie Allen: Youngest Female Vision Jet Pilot</title>
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      <description>Some of Maddie Allen’s earliest memories are of watching her father pursue his own dream of flight after her mother gifted him private pilot lessons one Christmas.</description>
      <source url="https://cirrusaircraft.com/story/maddie-allen-youngest-female-vision-jet-pilot/">Cirrus Aircraft newsroom</source>
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      <title>Mission Systems Davenport Inc: Federal or defense contract award, $871,311 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PURCHASE OF OXYGEN REGULATORS TO BE USED ON UNITED STATES COAST GUARD HC-130J AIRCRAFT.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03826FC0000036_7008_70Z03826DH0000002_7008">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>NBAA Advocates for Restrictions on Distribution of Aircraft Registry Data</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>NBAA, along with other aviation stakeholders, is urging the FAA to narrowly interpret its statutory authority related to distribution of aircraft registry data.</description>
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      <title>Postal Service to Issue Commemorative Stamp for U.S. Coast Guard Academy Milestone</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- What: The U.S. Postal Service will release a new commemorative stamp celebrating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/postal-service-to-issue-commemorative-stamp-for-us-coast-guard-academy-milestone-302850914.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>Rolls-Royce expands partnership with Marand and establishes regional Defence Headquarters in Canberra</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR., ADR: RYCEY) has announced it is expanding its partnership with Marand Precision Engineering into a new export venture, supplying naval gas turbine propulsion packages to the Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme.</description>
      <source url="https://www.rolls-royce.com/media/press-releases/2026/13-08-2026-rr-expands-partnership-with-marand-and-establishes-regional-defence-headquarters-in-canberra.aspx">Rolls-Royce press releases</source>
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      <title>Saitech Inc. Awarded NASA SEWP VI Category A Contract in 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Saitech Inc. was awarded a NASA SEWP VI Category A contract in 2026, expanding its support for federal IT procurement. FREMONT, Calif., Aug.</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/saitech-inc-awarded-nasa-sewp-vi-category-a-contract-in-2026-302851229.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>Sikorsky: Federal or defense contract award, $789,830 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PURCHASE OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS TO BE UTILIZED ON THE USCG MH-60T HELICOPTERS.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03826FJ0000132_7008_70Z03822DJ0000017_7008">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>Space Kinetic Awarded $50M by Space Force for Space Maneuverability and Space Architecture Technology</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Space Kinetic has been awarded a $50 million contract award from the United States Space Force for technology development, the largest award in the company&apos;s history.</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/space-kinetic-awarded-50m-by-space-force-for-space-maneuverability-and-space-architecture-technology-302850334.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>Ultra Maritime Demonstrates Future Autonomous Counter-UUV and Anti-Submarine Warfare Detection</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BRAINTREE, Mass., Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ultra Maritime has successfully demonstrated a new integrated active-passive sonar solution capable of providing persistent surveillance across contested maritime environments. During the U.S. Navy&apos;s 2026 Lanternfish exercise, the company...</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ultra-maritime-demonstrates-future-autonomous-counter-uuv-and-anti-submarine-warfare-detection-302851061.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>Vertical Aerospace Extends Cash Runway with Fresh eVTOL Funding</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>UK group says it will complete Valo eVTOL’s critical design review this year…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-13/vertical-extends-cash-runway-fresh-evtol-funding">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>XTI Aerospace&apos;s Drone Nerds Expands Public Safety Portfolio with DBOX Autonomous Drone Docking System</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>DBOX supports remotely managed and automated drone operations for incident response, search operations, perimeter monitoring, and situational awareness DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- XTI Aerospace, Inc. (Nasdaq: XTIA) (&quot;XTI Aerospace,&quot; or &quot;XTI&quot;), an aerospace and advanced...</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/xti-aerospaces-drone-nerds-expands-public-safety-portfolio-with-dbox-autonomous-drone-docking-system-302850075.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>Best Jets completes FAA proving runs for Part 121 operations</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Best Jets International completed the FAA-administered proving runs required for its planned Part 121 supplemental operations on August 6th, as it prepares to begin offering higher-capacity charter flights.</description>
      <source url="https://www.corporatejetinvestor.com/news/best-jets-completes-faa-proving-runs-for-part-121-operations">Corporate Jet Investor</source>
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      <title>CAE reports first quarter fiscal 2027 results</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Revenue of $1,173.4 million vs. $1,098.6 million in prior year, up 6.8% year-over-year EPS of $0.10 vs. $0.18 in prior year and adjusted EPS(1) of $0.26 vs.</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/cae-reports-first-quarter-fiscal-2027-results-302850155.html">PR Newswire, Airlines and Aviation</source>
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      <title>Defeating Modern Threats with Capable, Affordable Munitions</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The United States and its allies face increasingly complex and rapidly evolving threats that require industry to meet the moment through innovation and a renewed focus on producibility, Quinlan Lyte, President, Advanced Effects, Missile Solutions, L3Harris, writes in Breaking Defense.</description>
      <source url="https://www.l3harris.com/newsroom/editorial/2026/08/defeating-modern-threats-capable-affordable-munitions">L3Harris newsroom</source>
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      <title>Delta recognized as No. 1 on 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care List</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Delta&apos;s people-first commitment has earned the No. 1 spot on the PEOPLE Companies that Care list , which recognizes the organizations that go above and beyond to support employees, communities and the world around them.</description>
      <source url="https://news.delta.com/delta-recognized-no-1-2026-people-companies-care-list">Delta News Hub</source>
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      <title>flyExclusive: News item, event type not classified</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Recurring Demand 9% 26% 31% 39% 37% Wholesale JetClub Partner Fractional 2% 49% 2021 2022 2023 2020 2024 2025 Long-Term Goal 70% 49% Contractually Committed 100% Pre-Paid ~83% Retention(1) Retention is calculated on JetCard customers Higher Quality &amp;amp; More ...</description>
      <source url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1843973/000119312526345834/flyx-ex99_1.htm">SEC EDGAR full-text search</source>
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      <title>Global Crossing Airlines Voluntarily Dismisses Litigation with Ascent Global Logistics and Companies Conclude Commercial Agreement</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BELLEVILLE, Mich. and MIAMI, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics (&quot;Ascent&quot;) and Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (Cboe CA: JET, Cboe CA: JET.B, OTCQB: JETMF) (&quot;GlobalX&quot;) today announced that the companies have formally concluded their 2023 exclusive brokerage...</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/global-crossing-airlines-voluntarily-dismisses-litigation-with-ascent-global-logistics-and-companies-conclude-commercial-agreement-302849779.html">PR Newswire, Airlines and Aviation</source>
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      <title>Honeywell Aerospace announces completion of exchange offer</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PHOENIX, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell Aerospace Inc. (&quot;Honeywell Aerospace,&quot; Nasdaq: HONA) announced today the final results of its offer to exchange (the &quot;Exchange Offer&quot;) certain of its outstanding unregistered notes for new registered notes. Under the Exchange Offer,...</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/honeywell-aerospace-announces-completion-of-exchange-offer-302850172.html">PR Newswire, Airlines and Aviation</source>
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      <title>Hornet Acquisitionco, LLC: Federal or defense contract award, $1.8M from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>OVERHAUL OF MULTIPLE RESCUE HOIST ASSEMBLIES USED ON THE MH-60T AIRCRAFT.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03826FR0000112_7008_70Z03826DJ0000005_7008">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>Irish DoD Confirms No Falcon 6X Capability Limitations without EFVS</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Alleged omission of Israeli co-developed FalconEye system under scrutiny…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-12/irish-dod-confirms-no-falcon-6x-capability-limitations">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>M-tron Industries, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Revenues increased 13.8% to $15.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026 compared to $13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025 Net income increased 19.9% to $1.9 million for the three months ended June ...</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/m-tron-industries-inc-reports-second-quarter-2026-results-302850159.html">PR Newswire, Airlines and Aviation</source>
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      <title>Ontic: Federal or defense contract award, $780,787 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PURCHASE OF AIRCRAFT STRUTS TO BE USED ON USCG MH-60T HELICOPTERS.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03826FR0000111_7008_70Z03823DJ0000020_7008">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>Parker Aerospace: Federal or defense contract award, $445,138 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PURCHASE OF TAIL ROTOR SERVO ASSEMBLIES TO BE UTILIZED ON USCG MH-60T AIRCRAFT.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03826FR0000114_7008_70Z03826DJ0000001_7008">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>Safran: Federal or defense contract award, $606,400 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <description>NATO’s newest member preparing to rearm fighters in less than 10 minutes…</description>
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      <description>EARTH SCIENCE DATA SYSTEMS (ESDS) USERS DEVELOPMENT STUDY…</description>
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      <description>Resonant Sciences will absorb Joby’s hybrid and autonomy programs…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2026-08-11/joby-acquire-resonant-sciences-500-million-deal">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>RTX&apos;s Collins Aerospace to support modernization of U.S. Army&apos;s Chinook helicopters</title>
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      <description>Spanish FBO to retain own brand identity and management…</description>
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      <title>Archer To Acquire Wisk, Insitu, and SkyGrid from Boeing</title>
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      <description>ARCYN Defense Corp. I, a series of Capitalize Investments LLC…</description>
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      <title>Lockheed Martin Announces Successful Static-Fire Test of Next Generation Interceptor&apos;s Stage 2 Motor</title>
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      <title>Robinson Unmanned Advances Through U.S. Drone Dominance Program</title>
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      <description>Sovereign manufacturing expertise essential to Pentagon initiative…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2026-08-10/robinson-unmanned-advances-through-us-drone-program">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>RTX&apos;s Raytheon awarded $745 million contract for SM-3 IIA interceptors</title>
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      <description>THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO OBTAIN AN AIRLINE SECTOR CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK COMMUNITY PROFILE.</description>
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      <description>AN/SPS-75 RADAR (SUPPLY PARTS CONTRACT)…</description>
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      <description>The aerospace groups are investing in alternatives to current autoclave technology…</description>
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      <description>Endeavour Space Fund, LLC…</description>
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      <description>UAS SYSTEMS, SPARE PARTS, AND SUPPORT.</description>
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      <description>Combined fleet would top 500 managed aircraft…</description>
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      <description>The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2015-20-12 for certain Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation Model S-61A, D, E, L, N, NM, R, and V; Croman Corporation Model SH-3H; Carson Helicopters, Inc., Model S-61L and SH-3H; Glacier Helicopter, Inc., Model CH-3E; Robinson Air Crane, Inc., Model CH-3E, CH-3C, HH-3C and HH-3E; and Siller Helicopters Model CH-3E and SH-3A helicopters. AD 2015-20-12…</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Plans call for single-pilot operations and flight into known icing approval…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-06/astroaero-unveils-a200c-single-engine-cargo-turboprop">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Brazilian Entrepreneur Stepping Up to Daher TBM 980</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Contract signed at the LABACE business aviation show in São Paulo…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-06/brazilian-entrepreneur-orders-daher-tbm-980-aircraft">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Cirrus Achieves Brazil ANAC Certification for G3 Vision Jet</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Latest Generation Vision Jet Approved for Operation in Brazil Featuring Expanded Cabin Capacity, Advanced Flight Deck Enhancements and More Than 30 Refinements Designed to Elevate Personal Aviation São Paulo, Brazil – Cirrus today announced that the G3 Vision Jet ...</description>
      <source url="https://cirrusaircraft.com/story/cirrus-achieves-brazil-anac-certification-for-g3-vision-jet/">Cirrus Aircraft newsroom</source>
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      <title>DoD Makes Potential $820 Million Loan Commitment To Drone Company To Mass Produce Components</title>
      <link>https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-08-06-performance-drone-works-facility-expansion</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Performance Drone Works’ new Drone Factory 01 in Huntsville, Alabama. Photo: PDW Flexing new authorities to dramatically increase its loan commitments, the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) has made a conditional loan commitment of up to $820 million ...</description>
      <source url="https://www.aviationtoday.com/2026/08/06/dod-makes-potential-820-million-loan-commitment-to-drone-company-to-mass-produce-components/">Aviation Today</source>
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      <title>FAA Program Data Shows Runway Incursions Down 77% Where Geometry Was Fixed</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>New methodology targets individual intersections, not broad airport areas…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2026-08-10/faa-runway-mitigation-program-shows-measurable-gains">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Joby Ends Second Quarter with $2.3 Billion in Cash, Preps for eIPP Flights</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Losses climb as R&amp;amp;D spending for certification and production accelerates…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-08-06/joby-ends-second-quarter-23-billion-cash">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Tatra Solutions, Inc: Federal or defense contract award, $3.9M from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>WIRING HARNESS SUPPORT SERVICES BASE PERIOD FUNDING POP 08/06/2026-08/05/2027.</description>
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      <title>Airbus Helicopters: Federal or defense contract award, $803,265 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PROCUREMENT OF VARIOUS SPARE PARTS USED ON THE MH-65E AIRCRAFT. CLASS DETERMINATION FOR NONAVAILABILITY ARTICLES IAW FAR 25.103(B)(1) APPLIES TO THIS ACTION, BAA EXCEPTION MTF IS IN THE FILE.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70Z03826FF0000422_7008_70Z03823DB0000021_7008">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>Bell&apos;s First 505 for Aerial Policing Work in Asia Pacific Commences Operations</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Nagoya, Japan (4 August 2026) – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced the Aichi Prefectural Police have officially commenced aerial policing operations utilizing the Bell 505, marking a landmark moment for aviation in the Asia-Pacific ...</description>
      <source url="https://news.bellflight.com/en-US/268988-bell-s-first-505-for-aerial-policing-work-in-asia-pacific-commences-operations/">Bell newsroom</source>
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      <title>Boeing Donates $250,000 to Support Wildfire Recovery in Greater Spokane Area</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Boeing (NYSE: BA) is donating $250,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist those impacted by wildfires in Eastern Washington. Funding will support: the Innovia Foundation, the community...</description>
      <source url="https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-08-05-Boeing-Donates-250,000-to-Support-Wildfire-Recovery-in-Greater-Spokane-Area">Boeing newsroom</source>
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      <title>Citation X Cabin Management System: Approaching Obsolescence Challenge?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>West Star Aviation has become a leading resource for Citation operators navigating cabin electronics obsolescence…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-05/citation-x-cabin-management-system-approaching">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Embraer sets second-quarter record with US$2.2 billion in revenue and announces new financial targets</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>São Paulo (SP), Brazil, August 10, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, reported US$2.2 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26), setting a new all-time record for ...</description>
      <source url="https://embraer.com/media-center/en/?mediatype=NEWS&amp;detail=28090">Embraer media center</source>
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      <title>Establishment of Class E Airspace; Coleman, TX</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This action proposes to establish Class E airspace at Ranch at Double Gates Airport, Coleman, TX. The FAA is proposing this action to support new instrument procedures and instrument flight rule (IFR) operations.</description>
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      <title>MedAire Reports Uptick in Flight Security and Medical Support Requests</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Last year, the Middle East was already generating the highest level of security concerns…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-05/medaire-reports-uptick-security-and-medical-support">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC: Federal or defense contract award, $1.3M from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>SITE-AGNOSTIC ENERGETIC LUNAR ION AND NEUTRON ENVIRONMENT (SELINE)…</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80MSFC26F7017_8000_80MSFC20D0004_8000">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>UrbanV Announces Plans For Five Vertiports in São Paulo Area</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Italian infrastructure group sees the Brazilian city as a prime market for eVTOL air taxis…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-05/urbanv-announces-sao-paulo-vertiport-network-partnership">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. Airplanes</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. (DAI) Model DA20-C1 airplanes. This AD was prompted by a report of a certain emergency locator transmitter (ELT) not activating due to a missing jumper wire. This AD requires a continuity inspection of the D-sub connector of the Artex ELT 1000 and, if necessary, corrective actions. The FAA is…</description>
      <source url="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/04/2026-15825/airworthiness-directives-diamond-aircraft-industries-inc-airplanes">FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register</source>
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      <title>Bombardier Eyes Canadian Special-mission Business Jet Modification Site</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Additional AEW&amp;amp;C conversion facility follows strong worldwide interest in GlobalEye…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2026-08-04/bombardier-eyes-canadian-defense-modification-site">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Bristow Group: Certification, STC, or Part 145 approval granted</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Berry Aviation Offers Highly Differentiated and Mission-Critical Aviation Services Passenger and Cargo Transport Aircraft capable of carrying a combination of passengers and cargo with multiple configurations Unmanned Aerial Systems Platform development, including ground-up design, component level testing, and reverse ...</description>
      <source url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525221/000152522126000098/ex992_q22026.htm">SEC EDGAR full-text search</source>
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      <title>California Institute Of Technology: Federal or defense contract award, $1.0M from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>JPL&apos;S MASTER PLANNING…</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_80NM0026F7049_8000_80NM0018D0004_8000">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>Colombia Acquires the KC-390 Millennium to Modernize its Airlift and Aerial Refueling Capabilities</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>· Colombia becomes the first Latin American nation beyond Brazil to acquire the Millennium and the 13th country worldwide to select the standard-setting aircraft· The KC-390 has been selected as the best platform to meet the operational needs and ...</description>
      <source url="https://embraer.com/media-center/en/?mediatype=NEWS&amp;detail=28059">Embraer media center</source>
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      <title>HondaJet Elite II Notches ANAC Nod, First Brazil Delivery</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Very light jet has a maximum cruise speed of 422 knots…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-04/brazil-anac-grants-type-validation-hondajet-elite-ii">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Safran: Federal or defense contract award, $342,750 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>REPAIR AND OVERHAUL OF THE TAIL ROTOR SERVOS USED IN THE REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, AND OVERHAUL OF THE MH-65 AIRCRAFT.</description>
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      <title>Wheels Up chief sales officer Mark Briffa stepping down</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Mark Briffa is stepping down from his role as chief sales officer (CSO) of Wheels Up, in the interim he will be replaced by David Godsman.</description>
      <source url="https://www.corporatejetinvestor.com/news/wheels-up-chief-sales-officer-mark-briffa-stepping-down">Corporate Jet Investor</source>
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      <title>Business Aircraft Accident Reports: Augsut 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Preliminary and final accident reports, August 2026…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-03/business-aircraft-accident-reports-augsut-2026">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Daher Delivers First TBM 980 Aircraft for a Brazilian Customer</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Entrepreneur will use the six-seat single turboprop to fly between ranches…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-03/daher-delivers-first-tbm-980-brazilian-customer">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>EASA: European Safety Recommendations Focus on Aircraft, Operations</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>EASA received 39 safety recommendations in 2025…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2026-08-03/easa-european-safety-recs-focus-aircraft-operations">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Eve Air Mobility Achieves First Transition Flight Milestone, Advancing eVTOL Program Toward Wing-Borne Flight</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The flight is the first time that the aircraft&apos;s pusher propulsion system is activated while in the air and it confirms the key features of Eve&apos;s eVTOL design.</description>
      <source url="https://embraer.com/media-center/en/?mediatype=NEWS&amp;detail=28052">Embraer media center</source>
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      <title>L3Harris Achieves Historic First Flight Success with Perimeter Truss Reflector Technology</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>L3Harris Technologies successfully deployed its perimeter truss reflector onboard the ViaSat-3 Flight 3 satellite, marking the first flight for the L3Harris’ perimeter truss reflector design.</description>
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      <title>Leonardo CEO Eyes Expedited GCAP Entry Into Service</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Accelerated timeline would likely impact initial air combat capabilities…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2026-08-03/leonardo-ceo-eyes-expedited-gcap-entry-service">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>More control, fewer taps: Delta Concierge expands to all SkyMiles Members</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Delta Concierge, the digital assistant built into the Delta app to help customers get the support they need throughout their journey, is now available to 100% of SkyMiles Members, marking a major milestone less than a year after the ...</description>
      <source url="https://news.delta.com/more-control-fewer-taps-delta-concierge-expands-all-skymiles-members">Delta News Hub</source>
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      <title>NBAA: Government-Industry Collaboration Key to Workable Radio Altimeter Mandate</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>NBAA commended the FAA and FCC for reflecting input from NBAA and other industry stakeholders in the collaborative process that has produced a final rulemaking for mandatory replacement of radio altimeters (RAs) in tens of thousands of aircraft.</description>
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      <title>Northrop Grumman: Federal or defense contract award, $999,973 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration</title>
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      <description>TASK ORDER EFFECTIVE 08/01/2026 - 07/31/2027. MAINTENANCE TEST PILOT SERVICES AND TRAVEL.</description>
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      <description>FLTSAT AND UFO ON ORBIT ENGINEERING SERVICES TO SUPPORT 10 SOPS…</description>
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      <description>HELMET AND ACCESSORIES ORDER.</description>
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      <description>The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Bell Textron Canada Limited Model 505 helicopters. This AD was prompted by a report of a quality escape in the production installation of a washer installed on the tail rotor pitch link assembly (pitch link assembly). This AD requires a one-time visual inspection for proper installation of the washer installed on the pitch link…</description>
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      <description>The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Leonardo S.p.a. Model AW189 helicopters. This AD was prompted by reports of cracking on the ejector ducts. This AD requires repetitively inspecting the left-hand (LH) side and right-hand (RH) side ejector ducts, including the exhaust bracket reinforcements and reinforcement plates, and, depending on the results, replacing any affected…</description>
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      <description>Textron Aviation has completed the first flight of the Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3, bringing all three next-generation Citation light jets including the CJ4 Gen3, CJ3 Gen3 and M2 Gen3 into active flight testing simultaneously.</description>
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      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-08-06/duncan-family-trust-endows-wmu-aviation-professorship">Aviation International News</source>
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      <description>Turboshaft has flown more than 600 hours after first flight in March 2023…</description>
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      <description>Flightpath has added a Phenom 300E and Falcon 7X…</description>
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      <title>GKN Makes Structures For BAE&apos;s Brontanax Collaborative Combat Aircraft</title>
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      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-30/gulfstream-bizjet-sales-deliveries-continue-soar">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Iris Aero Corp: Federal or defense contract award, $374,841 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>STRATOSPHERIC AIRBORNE CLIMATE OBSERVATORY SYSTEM (SACOS) FOR CRYOSPHERE DECADAL SURVEY MEASUREMENTS, NASA SBIR PHASE IIE PROPOSAL…</description>
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      <description>The Bahamas Air Navigation Services Authority (BANSA) is retroactively collecting fees from aircraft operators who flew to, from, within or over the Bahamas in a piston twin, turboprop or jet aircraft since May 1, 2021.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PERSISTENT WIDE-AREA AIR SURVEILLANCE RADARS NEAR-RANGE…</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>UNITED SEMICONDUCTOR INSPA PHASE 2…</description>
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      <title>Wisk Tests 1:3 Supervisor Ratio for Autonomous eVTOL Aircraft Flight</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>NASA controllers used existing tools to manage simulated autonomous traffic…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-07-30/wisk-tests-13-supervisor-ratio-autonomous-flight">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>AerCap Holdings N.V. Announces Filing of Interim Financial Report for the Second Quarter of 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 29 July 2026 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated financial results for the Half-Year (H1) ended 30 June 2026.</description>
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      <title>Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc: Federal or defense contract award, $315,180 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SUPPORT TO THE WILDFIRE, ECOSYSTEM RESILIENCE, AND RISK ASSESSMENT INITIATIVE (WERK) PROJECT…</description>
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      <title>Asset Manager Fundamental Advisors Acquires BlueSky Helicopters</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Additional five aircraft bring asset manager’s helicopter fleet to 24…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2026-07-29/fundamental-advisors-acquires-bluesky-helicopters">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 achieves first flight, advancing next-generation light jet toward certification</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>All three Citation Gen3 light jets are now in flight testing, bringing Garmin Emergency Autoland and customer-inspired enhancements to the next generation of business aviation.</description>
      <source url="https://media.txtav.com/268688-cessna-citation-cj3-gen3-achieves-first-flight-advancing-next-generation-light-jet-toward-certification/">Textron Aviation media center</source>
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      <title>Creare: Federal or defense contract award, $800,000 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>VENUS MASS SPECTROMETER (VMS) WIDE RANGE PUMP (WRP) FOR DAVINCI…</description>
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      <title>Dassault Aviation Falcon orders nearly triple in H1 as 10X takes first flight</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Dassault Aviation’s Falcon business jet division had a standout first half of 2026, with orders nearly tripling year-on-year and the flagship Falcon 10X completing its maiden flight.</description>
      <source url="https://www.corporatejetinvestor.com/news/dassault-aviation-falcon">Corporate Jet Investor</source>
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      <title>Flightpath expands operations in western Canada</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Flightpath is growing its operations across western Canada and the northwestern US with a charter fleet based at Calgary International Airport.</description>
      <source url="https://www.corporatejetinvestor.com/news/flightpath-expands-operations-in-western-canada">Corporate Jet Investor</source>
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      <title>General Dynamics: Federal or defense contract award, $1.8M from the Department of Transportation</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS (UAS) FOR NAS INSPECTIONS…</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_692M1526F00097_6920_692M1522D00005_6920">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>Get in the game: Delta, DraftKings bring sports fandom to new heights</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>For sports fans, passion doesn&apos;t pause when you board a plane. The trade deadline drama, the pennant race, the fantasy matchup — it all travels with you.</description>
      <source url="https://news.delta.com/get-game-delta-draftkings-bring-sports-fandom-new-heights">Delta News Hub</source>
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      <title>IAI Unveils ‘Ellyon’ ISTAR Platform with Modified Bombardier Global 6500</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Bizjet-based anti-jamming and intelligence-gathering capability revealed…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2026-07-29/iai-unveils-ellyon-istar-platform">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Ist Research, LLC: Federal or defense contract award, $4.4M from the General Services Administration</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>IST PULSE SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATIVE RESEARCH PHASEE III DELIVERY ORDER 57 SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND…</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_47QFCA26F0019_4732_47QFCA20D0004_4732">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>MOSAIC Opens Doors to IMC-capable Van’s Aircraft RV-12 and New Engine Options</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>First airplane delivered under the new rules at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2026-07-29/mosaic-opens-doors-imc-capable-vans-aircraft-rv-12">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Textron Aviation’s CJ3 Gen3 Takes to Skies</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>CJ3 Gen3 flew for nearly two hours…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-29/textron-aviations-cj3-gen3-takes-skies">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Amendment of Class D and Class E Airspace; Morgantown, WV: Withdrawal</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>This action withdraws the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that the FAA published in the Federal Register on July 8, 2026, proposing to amend Class D and Class E airspace at Morgantown, WV. The FAA has determined that withdrawal of that NPRM is warranted as new airspace data have been received which significantly changed the requirements for the proposed airspace. The FAA expects to publish a…</description>
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      <title>Anduril: Federal or defense contract award, $5.8M from the Department of Energy</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>THE TASK ORDER INCLUDES THE BASE YEAR TO INCLUDE OPERATIONS AND SUSTAINMENT. THE EFFORT SUPPORTS DEFENSE NUCLEAR SECURITY (DNS/NA-70) IN THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION, TESTING, DEPLOYMENT, AND SUSTAINMENT OF COLLABORATIVE AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS FO…</description>
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      <title>Axiom Space: Federal or defense contract award, $8.7M from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>EXPLORATION EXTRAVEHICULAR ACTIVITY SERVICES (XEVAS)…</description>
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      <title>Bell 525: A Look into Ice and Cold Weather Testing</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Test campaigns reinforce Bell’s commitment to delivering a safe and reliable helicopter and demonstrate the Bell 525’s capability in the most auste...</description>
      <source url="https://news.bellflight.com/en-US/268653-bell-525-a-look-into-ice-and-cold-weather-testing/">Bell newsroom</source>
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      <title>Beyond the upgrade: Delivering a seamless service experience across Europe</title>
      <link>https://loadfactor.pages.dev/record/2026-07-28-textron-aviation-trade-press</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>For customers flying across Europe, confidence comes from knowing they have a trusted team of experts they can rely on wherever they operate.</description>
      <source url="https://media.txtav.com/268687-beyond-the-upgrade-delivering-a-seamless-service-experience-across-europe/">Textron Aviation media center</source>
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      <title>Boeing Reports Second Quarter Results</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Second Quarter 2026 Revenue increased to $24.6 billion primarily reflecting 171 commercial deliveries GAAP loss per share of ($0.67) and core loss per share (non-GAAP)* of ($0.76) Operating cash...</description>
      <source url="https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-07-28-Boeing-Reports-Second-Quarter-Results">Boeing newsroom</source>
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      <title>Enstrom Delivers 480B Helicopter to Africa’s Safomar Aviation</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Distributor will use the helicopter to introduce customers to its capabilities…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-28/enstrom-delivers-480b-africas-safomar-aviation">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Saab Scores $1B GlobalEye Deal for Middle Eastern Operator</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Undisclosed nation to receive two AEW&amp;amp;C aircraft in 2030…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-28/1-bn-globaleye-deal-middle-eastern-operator">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>The Aerospace Corporation: Federal or defense contract award, $387,998 from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PROGRAMMATIC SUPPORT FOR HUMAN LANDING SYSTEM (HLS)…</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-22-01, which applies to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. AD 2024-22-01 requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-22-01, the FAA has determined that…</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain The Boeing Company Model 737-8, 737-9, and 737-8200 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by a report that certain passenger seat assemblies were not correctly installed in the seat tracks. This proposed AD would require a detailed inspection of the seat track fittings of each left and right side track-mounted passenger…</description>
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      <title>Argus: Business Aviation Traffic Booms Globally in 1H26</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Activity in North America at strongest level in four years…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-27/argus-bizav-traffic-booms-globally-first-half">Aviation International News</source>
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      <description>New facility is co-located with company&apos;s aerostructures manufacturing plant in Stuart…</description>
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      <description>Delta Air Lines joined Minnesota SAF Hub partners, along with federal and state policymakers, to celebrate the completion of a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending facility at Flint Hills Resources&apos; Pine Bend Refinery, marking a significant step forward ...</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Few details are available but the airplane will be powered by a Continental diesel engine…</description>
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      <title>AeroAngel Charity Opens Headquarters at Centennial Airport in Colorado</title>
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      <description>Organization provided $2.7 million in donated flights last year…</description>
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      <description>The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Stemme GmbH (Stemme) TSA-M Model S6-RT and Stemme S 12 gliders. This AD was prompted by a report of a leaking electrical fuel transfer pump. This AD requires inspecting affected electrical fuel transfer pumps for certain non-conforming parts, and if found, replacing them with approved parts. This AD also prohibits installation of…</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain Textron Aviation Inc. (Textron) Model B300 and B300C airplanes. This AD was prompted by the manufacturer&apos;s revision of the airworthiness limitations manual (ALM) to introduce revised inspection intervals to detect cracks in the wing spar or wing supporting structure. This AD requires revising the Airworthiness Limitations section…</description>
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      <title>Black Swift Technologies LLC: Federal or defense contract award, $612,000 from the Department of Commerce</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>NOAA/OMAO/PIAD, BLACK SWIFT SUAS PLATFORM, OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES…</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Corporate Jet Investor has won The Best Business Aviation Submission in the 2026 Aerospace Media Awards. The winning feature article – published in CJI H2 2025 – profiled fractional operator NetJets under the leadership of president Patrick Gallagher.</description>
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      <title>Embraer’s backlog reached US$34.5 billion in 2Q26, marking its 7th consecutive record high</title>
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      <description>São Paulo (SP), Brazil, July 24, 2026 – Embraer (NYSE: EMBJ / B3: EMBJ3), a global leader in the aerospace industry, reported backlog of US$34.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q26).</description>
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      <title>Jet Aviation Inaugurates FBO At Miami-Opa Locka Airport</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The South Florida location had operated from a temporary facility at KOPF…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-24/jet-aviation-inaugurates-new-miami-fbo">Aviation International News</source>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Oshkosh, WI – July 22, 2025 – Piper Aircraft today announced the delivery of a new Piper PA-44-180 Seminole to United Aviate Academy (UAA) at EAA AirVenture 2026, one year after the first announcement of UAA joining the Piper ...</description>
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      <title>Reliable Robotics: Federal or defense contract award, $2.4M from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PHASE III 80NSSC26C0071 AIR-TO-AIR RADAR (ATAR) FLIGHT TESTING AND DATA COLLECTION…</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus Helicopters (AH) Model EC130B4 helicopters. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of weaknesses in the locking mechanisms on the left-hand side swinging and sliding door. This proposed AD would require modifying the swinging door star support and sliding door star support stringer. This proposed AD would also prohibit…</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-12-16, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &amp;amp; Co KG (RRD) Model Trent 1000 engines. AD 2023-12-16 requires an inspection of the high-pressure turbine (HPT) triple seal for excessive wear and, depending on the results of the inspection, replacement of the HPT triple seal and the intermediate-pressure turbine (IPT)…</description>
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      <title>Aspen Avionics Manufacturing Operations Moves to Phoenix</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Company plans innovative avionics developments for aircraft and drones…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2026-07-23/aspen-avionics-manufacturing-moved-phoenix">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>FAA Deploying Mobile Clearance for General and Business Aviation Pilots</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>U.S. nationwide service will begin in 2027…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-23/faa-deploying-mobile-clearance-ga-pilots">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Garmin Axis Flight Display Receives FAA STC and EASA Certification</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>System integrates GPS, navcom and audio in one display…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/general-aviation/2026-07-23/garmin-axis-combines-gps-radio-audio-one-display">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Kratos To Build Elroy Air’s Chaparral Cargo Drone in Sacramento</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Elroy Air plans fourth-quarter public listing via SPAC…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-07-23/kratos-will-build-elroys-chaparral-autonomous-cargo-vtol">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>NBAA Hails Senate Committee Progress on Three Aviation Bills</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The measures cover advanced air mobility certification, medications, and supersonic flight…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-23/nbaa-hails-senate-progress-three-aviation-bills">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Shield AI, GE Integrate Advanced Vectoring Nozzle For X-BAT Engine</title>
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      <description>Image: GE Aerospace and Shield AI Shield AI and GE Aerospace on Monday said they have completed integration of an advanced vectoring exhaust nozzle, including actuation and engine light-off testing, into the engine that will power the venture-backed company’s ...</description>
      <source url="https://www.aviationtoday.com/2026/07/23/shield-ai-ge-integrate-advanced-vectoring-nozzle-for-x-bat-engine/">Aviation Today</source>
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      <title>SMBC Aviation Capital closes $2bn senior unsecured bond offering</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>3yr, 5yr, and 10yrs tenors priced at attractive spread levels of US Treasuries plus 70, 85 and 112 basis points respectively More than six times oversubscribed with a peak orderbook in excess of $13bn Largest bond offering executed since ...</description>
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      <title>Virgin Atlantic Firms Up eVTOL Air Taxi Alliance with Joby</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Connections to London Heathrow and Manchester airports will start first…</description>
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      <title>2026 first half-year results</title>
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      <description>During a press conference, Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, presented 2026 first half-year results on July 22, 2026.</description>
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      <title>Allclear Aerospace &amp; Defense, Inc: Federal or defense contract award, $808,740 from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>PURCHASE OF ACTUATOR, OIL COOLERS TO BE USED ON UNITED STATES COAST GUARD HC-130J AIRCRAFT.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The first example is essentially complete and will fly next year…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/defense/2026-07-22/bae-unveils-brontanax-cca">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Bell Textron: Aircraft order, purchase, or fleet deal, $53.2M from the Department of the Interior</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>UNITED STATES PARK POLICE HELICOPTERS…</description>
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      <title>BermudAir joins the Airbus family as the newest A220 customer</title>
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      <description>Farnborough, United Kingdom, 22 July 2026 – BermudAir, Bermuda’s hometown airline, has become a new A220 customer following the order of 10 A220-300 aircraft, marking the first ever Airbus order for the airline.</description>
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      <title>CENTUM: Search smarter</title>
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      <description>When a 79-year-old woman veered off the road and down a steep slope while driving through the countryside of Moutier, Switzerland, she was left unconscious in her wrecked vehicle, which was completely hidden from view.</description>
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      <title>Delta Cargo launches new five-day flexible date search</title>
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      <description>Delta Cargo is making it even easier for customers to shop and book shipments online with the launch of a new five-day flexible-date search experience on deltacargo.com.</description>
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      <description>In any critical incident involving multiple first-responder agencies, the ability to communicate, coordinate, and share data in real-time, is paramount. It can be the difference between an effective mission, or one that falls short.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The Buckeye State catches a charge and a buzz…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2026-07-22/electra-and-beehive-boost-ohios-aerospace-footprint">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Elixir Expanding Features, Developing Turbine-powered Airplane</title>
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      <description>OVERHAUL OF ROTARY WING AND ROTARY RUDDER BLADES TO BE UTILIZED ON THE USCG MH-60T AIRCRAFT.</description>
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      <description>European buyers can start taking delivery in 2027…</description>
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      <description>Agreement supports the evaluation of tourism, airport connectivity and future advanced air mobility use cases across key islands.</description>
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