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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA orders turbine-seal replacements on some A380 engines after uncontained failure

The FAA has ordered operators to replace turbine seals in certain Airbus A380 engines after an uncontained engine failure led an aircraft to abort its takeoff. The directive targets specific engines; the available report does not identify affected operators, the number of engines involved or a compliance deadline.

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2026-10-08T14:05:35.630839-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SpaceX Moves to Acquire Nationwide Low-Band Spectrum for Starlink Mobile

By Via Satellite: SpaceX announced a deal Thursday afternoon to acquire nationwide, low-band spectrum from Grain Management to improve service for Starlink Mobile and enable the service to operate indoors.

Also: CNA, The Verge and satnews.com

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2026-10-08T14:05:38.699299-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

Lessons for CENTCOM from counter-drone experiments in the Arizona desert

By Breaking Defense: Officials said the “realities of the desert” like intense heat, wind, dust and glare closely replicate the physical challenges faced by forces in CENTCOM.

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2026-10-08T12:04:53.765097-07:00

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Washington Post • Aoife Walsh

American Airlines flight forced to divert after all but two toilets stop working

By Washington Post: Flight AA37 was carrying 287 passengers from Madrid to Dallas-Forth Worth when the pilot told air traffic control the plane had “only two potties operating on board.” October 8, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Also: AeroTime and New York Times

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2026-10-08T14:04:43.137554-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Reason for flap separation that preceded fatal Elixir crash yet to be understood

By FlightGlobal: Entire fleet of single-engined trainers remains grounded as a precaution after Rochefort accident. Flap detachment during circuit flying preceded the fatal Elixir Aircraft single-engined trainer accident in France that prompted grounding of the entire fleet, investigators have disclosed.

Also: aopa.org

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2026-10-08T12:05:19.011623-07:00

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Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

NASA launches program to search for underground lunar caves

By Space.com: Are there secret underground caves on the moon? NASA has a new program that aims to find out.

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2026-10-08T13:05:33.071894-07:00

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Via Satellite • Karina Perez, PhD Thursday, Yaswant Devarakonda

Building a Space Workforce Fit for the Future

By Via Satellite: The need for a qualified and prepared talent pool is becoming one of the commercial space industry’s major challenges. Many jobs in the industry require specialized skills and years of training, and nearly 75% of companies have reported difficulty filling critical positions.

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2026-10-08T13:15:28.075095-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Estonian Startup Golbriak Space Raises 4M Euro in Seed Funding

By Via Satellite: Golbriak Space, an Estonian space laser communications company, has raised 4 million euro ($4.5 million) in seed funding.

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2026-10-08T13:55:04.843771-07:00

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