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FTAI Aviation stock drops in New York trade as investors weigh CFM56 pact and fresh BTIG target hike

FTAI Aviation stock drops in New York trade as investors weigh CFM56 pact and fresh BTIG target hike

FTAI Aviation shares fell 1.2% to $289.86 Friday afternoon, following the announcement of a multi-year CFM56 engine support deal with CFM International. The agreement gives FTAI direct access to OEM parts and repairs. Analyst Andre Madrid raised his price target to $335, citing the deal’s strategic value. FTAI will report Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 25.
23 January 2026
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India’s ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale mega-buy heads to talks — Dassault, Thales and Safran shares in focus

India’s ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale mega-buy heads to talks — Dassault, Thales and Safran shares in focus

India’s defence ministry will discuss a proposed ₹3.25 trillion deal to buy 114 Rafale jets from France this week, according to ANI. Most jets would be assembled in India, with 12–18 delivered ready-to-fly. Dassault Aviation shares closed down 0.9% in Paris after the reports. The deal could be signed by late 2026, with deliveries starting in 2030.
14 January 2026
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Emirates to Offer Free Starlink Wi‑Fi on All Boeing 777 and A380 Flights by Mid‑2027

Airbus A380 Today: Emirates’ Massive Retrofit, Starlink Wi‑Fi and Future Replacement Plans – 18 November 2025

Emirates announced a $5 billion retrofit program for 111 aircraft, including 60 Airbus A380s and 51 Boeing 777-300ERs, at the Dubai Airshow on November 18. Work begins August 2026. Upgrades include new Safran business and economy seats, Recaro premium economy, refreshed lounges, and Panasonic Astrova 4K entertainment. Airbus ended A380 production in 2021; 189 remain in service globally.
18 November 2025
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Emirates turns the screws on Boeing with $38B 777X order as it snubs Airbus A350‑1000 over engine concerns — Dubai Airshow 2025

Emirates turns the screws on Boeing with $38B 777X order as it snubs Airbus A350‑1000 over engine concerns — Dubai Airshow 2025

Emirates finalized a $38 billion order for 65 Boeing 777-9s at the Dubai Airshow, raising its 777X backlog to 270 jets with first deliveries from Q2 2027. The airline ruled out new Airbus A350-1000 purchases until Rolls-Royce upgrades engines, expected from 2028. Emirates also supports Boeing’s study of a larger 777-10 and may convert part of its order.
18 November 2025
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Belgium’s Space Boom: From Small Nation to Satellite Powerhouse

Belgium’s Space Boom: From Small Nation to Satellite Powerhouse

Belgium contributed €296 million to the European Space Agency in 2024, ranking fifth among member states. The Belgian space sector employs about 6,500 people and includes over 400 organizations involved in ESA contracts. Major firms such as Thales Alenia Space Belgium and SABCA supply key components for European rockets and satellites. In 2024, Belgium signed the Artemis Accords and saw ESA select Raphaël Liégeois as its third astronaut.
17 September 2025
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SpaceX Wins $81.6 Million U.S. Space Force Deal to Launch WSF-M2 Weather Satellite in 2027

SpaceX Rocket Showdown: Falcon 9 vs Falcon Heavy vs Starship – Which Rocket Rules 2025?

Starship’s first full-stack test flight launched April 20, 2023; on November 18, 2023, it achieved stage separation but broke up before orbit. Falcon 9 reached 528 missions by August 2025, with Block 5 reliability near 99.78%. Falcon Heavy launched NASA’s Europa Clipper on June 25, 2024, saving NASA about $2 billion. Blue Origin’s New Glenn and Europe’s Ariane 6 both flew maiden orbital missions in 2024–2025.
20 August 2025
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Space Showdown: Starlink Doubleheader, Vulcan’s Debut, Ariane 6 Triumph & Cosmic Discoveries (Aug 14–15, 2025)

Space Showdown: Starlink Doubleheader, Vulcan’s Debut, Ariane 6 Triumph & Cosmic Discoveries (Aug 14–15, 2025)

SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 missions 12 hours apart on Aug. 14, 2025, deploying 52 Starlink satellites and recovering both boosters at sea. California's Coastal Commission blocked SpaceX's bid to increase Vandenberg launches, prompting a lawsuit and possible Space Force override. ULA’s Vulcan Centaur launched NTS-3 for the U.S. Space Force on Aug. 12. Ariane 6 delivered Metop-SG A1 and Sentinel-5, creating a visible spiral in the night sky.
15 August 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: Vulcan’s Milestone Launch, Ariane 6 Success, and Mega-Constellations Surge (Aug 13-14, 2025)

Space Race Heats Up: Vulcan’s Milestone Launch, Ariane 6 Success, and Mega-Constellations Surge (Aug 13-14, 2025)

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur launched its first national security mission from Cape Canaveral on August 12, carrying the NTS-3 satellite for the U.S. Space Force. Ariane 6 delivered MetOp-SG A1 from Kourou on August 13. SpaceX launched 24 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg on August 14. China sent its eighth batch of Guowang satellites into orbit on August 13 with a Long March 5B.
14 August 2025
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Space Race Heats Up: Epic Launches, Lunar Showdowns & Breakthrough Tech (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

Space Race Heats Up: Epic Launches, Lunar Showdowns & Breakthrough Tech (Aug 12–13, 2025 Roundup)

United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan Centaur rocket launched its first certified Space Force mission from Cape Canaveral on Aug. 12, carrying a classified payload and the experimental NTS-3 navigation satellite to geosynchronous orbit. Hours earlier, Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket delivered the MetOp-SG A1 weather satellite into polar orbit from French Guiana. Both flights marked the third launch for each heavy-lift vehicle.
13 August 2025
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