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Reuters • David Shepardson

TSA removes chairs from airport checkpoint ID positions, citing passenger experience and drawing union safety concerns

The Transportation Security Administration is directing officers who check passenger IDs at U.S. airport security checkpoints to remain standing, eliminating chairs from those positions. The agency says the change is intended to create a more welcoming passenger experience, while a major union has raised ergonomics and safety concerns.

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2026-09-29T17:06:57.072364-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Boeing Wins F/A-XX Next Generation Navy Stealth Fighter Contract (Updated)

By The War Zone: F/A-XX has been a very highly anticipated contract award, especially after the Pentagon previously tried to freeze the program.

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2026-09-29T14:52:38.895406-07:00

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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

NASA has a Dragon dilemma, and there appear to be no good answers

By Ars Technica: So is SpaceX just being selfish or what?.

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2026-09-29T11:35:59.509944-07:00

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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Alaska Airlines Adds Premium Economy and More Business Class

By Skift: Alaska Airlines is adding premium economy seats and business class suites to its Boeing 787s and select transcontinental routes operated on its 737 Max 10s.

Airline Geeks

Alaska to Join American’s Atlantic, Pacific Joint Ventures

Airline Geeks

Alaska Bets on Premium With New Suites, Cabins, and Lounges

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2026-09-29T05:05:24.826549-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Air Force tests F-35 low-altitude refuelling

By FlightGlobal: An F-35 recently took on fuel while flying at 5,000ft, well below the previous restriction of 10,000ft. The US Air Force is working to expand the capabilities of its stealth Lockheed Martin F-35A strike fighters to include in-flight refuelling at lower altitudes.

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2026-09-29T15:05:10.824445-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

ESA announces leaders for studies on crewed European space stations

By SpaceNews.com: BURG – The European Space Agency has selected consortia led by Airbus Defence and Space and OHB to carry out parallel studies for a future European-led space station in low Earth orbit.

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2026-09-29T10:23:28.855644-07:00

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