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Delta Air Lines is partnering with Amazon to equip 500 planes with Amazon's new low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet by 2028. This deal aims to significantly boost in-flight Wi-Fi speeds and reliability for passengers. The partnership signals a major move in the growing satellite internet market.
Merlin Labs, an AI flight technology company, has gone public via SPAC, raising $200 million. The firm aims to automate military and eventually commercial aircraft operations from takeoff to landing. Key partnerships include contracts with the U.S. Air Force for C-130J and KC-135 aircraft.
China's strategic push for advanced jet engine technology, a complex and historically Western-dominated field, is underscored by significant government investment and intelligence agency involvement in recruiting top engineering talent. This pursuit is critical for national security and aims to reduce foreign reliance.
