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aviation BizAv NTSB Accident

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

NTSB finds Learjet 60 elevator pieces up to 3.8 miles from Florida crash site

Investigators recovered three pieces of the Learjet 60’s left elevator between 1.3 and 3.8 miles from the Palm Beach County crash site. They are also examining tail wreckage, radio recordings and weather data as they work to establish why the jet struck the ground; nine people died, according to one report.

Also: CNN

3 Sources

2026-11-05T11:34:32.320618-08:00

space Blue Origin Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Commercial Space

CNBC • Annie Palmer

Blue Origin pushes launch to January 2027 as it races to rebuild damaged launch pad

By CNBC: CEO Dave Limp said the company has moved swiftly to repair a launchpad that was damaged by the New Glenn explosion in May, but the work hasn't been easy.

NASA Spaceflight

Blue Origin unveils New Glenn GS3 third stage and Northstar booster engine

SpaceNews.com

Blue Origin to develop New Glenn third stage, new booster engine

Also: Space.com, Bloomberg, blueorigin.com, The Verge, CNA and CNA

9 Sources

2026-11-05T10:04:41.481903-08:00

defense UAV Development & Drone Programs

Military Times • Daniel Terrill

Vector introduces ready-to-go one-way attack drone

By Military Times: The company said the Warfighter’s Stack consists of the drone, an HV-ESAD to hold an explosive payload, and a remote control.

1 Source

2026-11-05T12:55:40.968325-08:00

aviation eVTOL Beta Technologies

The Air Current • Elan Head

Beta and Joby bullish on prospects for commercial operations under eIPP

By The Air Current: Data-driven reporting and analysis on the strategy and technology of flying.

1 Source

2026-11-05T13:15:37.392083-08:00

space Space Exploration & Science Missions

Ars Technica • John Timmer

Software squeezes more data out of Webb Telescope for imaging exoplanets

By Ars Technica: Software optimizes a physical model of the telescope to reduce noise.

1 Source

2026-11-05T12:05:00.065855-08:00

aviation GA Airports Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US’s Wright Air selected for EAS ops to Lake Minchumina, AK

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

1 Source

2026-11-05T12:05:19.133864-08:00

aviation BizAv Workforce & Skills Development

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Axis Jet Gains FAA Approval for Part 135 Pilot Development Program

By Flying Magazine: Northern California operator Axis Jet introduces structured pathway for commercial pilots to advance aviation careers.

1 Source

2026-11-05T12:04:42.084369-08:00

space Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Evan Gough

Asteroids' Oddball Shapes Make Deflecting Them Challenging

By Universe Today: In a pinch, we could use a stand-off nuclear blast to redirect a dangerous asteroid on short notice. There's no atmospheric shock wave in space, but the x-ray pulse could still deflect the space rock.

1 Source

2026-11-05T11:55:21.781355-08:00

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