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NASA Spaceflight • John Sharp

Falcon 9 dominates a quiet launch week as China’s ZhuQue-2E is also scheduled

A relatively light launch manifest this week is led by SpaceX’s workhorse Falcon 9, with China’s ZhuQue-2E also scheduled to fly. The preview points to a quieter cadence rather than a major shift in launch activity; no mission dates, payload details or other launch providers are specified.

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2026-10-13T15:15:16.048439-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Report: Airlines will face shortage of new airplanes until at least 2030

By AeroTime: Airlines face years of new airplane shortages as engine supply problems and production delays drive up leasing, maintenance and fuel costs.

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2026-10-13T14:19:28.257521-07:00

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The War Zone • Jamie Hunter

Airbus Details Progress With Lakota Connector Uncrewed Cargo Helicopter

By The War Zone: Branded Content: This aircraft is planned to enable continuous logistics support, while reducing sustainment requirements and risk to personnel.

Also: Aviation Week and aero-defence.tech

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2026-10-13T15:05:21.542066-07:00

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AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Beta Technologies Tests Electric Airplane as Medical Courier in Utah

By AINonline: Flights with Alpine Air tested delivery of short-lived radiopharmaceuticals.

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2026-10-13T14:04:46.867733-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

AOPA, Lawmakers Fight Tenant Evictions at Andover-Aeroflex Airport

By Flying Magazine: Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) believes the move could shutter two local businesses.

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2026-10-13T12:54:36.337469-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

Lawmakers ask FAA to pause use of new AI tool in DC-area flight management

By Reuters: More than two dozen lawmakers asked the Federal Aviation ‌Administration to pause the use of a new AI tool in the Washington area to assist air traffic controllers, citing safety concerns.

Also: AeroTime, CNA and avweb.com

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2026-10-13T13:04:59.691986-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Murdo Morrison

AeronautX aims to break duopoly with Amsterdam pilot training centre

By FlightGlobal: Niall Olver-owned company's new venture will initially operate Bombardier Challenger simulators. A new entrant hopes to break what it calls a duopoly in business aviation pilot training in Europe by opening an eight-bay simulator centre near Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport.

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2026-10-13T13:05:41.366266-07:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Airport attacks put aviation in crosshairs of geopolitical conflicts

By CNBC: Deadly attacks at Riyadh’s main airport are disrupting airlines, closing airspace and raising new security questions for commercial aviation.

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2026-10-13T12:04:53.188142-07:00

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