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Washington Post • Todd C. Frankel

FAA proposal to update airline medical kits draws criticism for sidelining expert recommendations

The FAA is proposing changes to the medical equipment airlines must carry, but doctors say the plan fails to adopt recommendations from an expert panel, including requiring modern tools such as EpiPens. The proposal instead emphasizes carrier flexibility, raising questions about consistent onboard emergency preparedness.

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2026-10-04T03:04:51.014345-07:00

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Space.com • Julian Dossett

Blue Origin unveils huge 'Power Tower' to boost solar electricity on the moon (video)

By Space.com: Blue Origin just unveiled its "Power Tower," which is designed to provide solar electricity for an upcoming base on the moon.

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2026-10-04T03:04:51.927470-07:00

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New York Times • Kate Kelly

With Elon Musk’s Return to Washington, Possible Conflicts of Interest Resurface

By New York Times: The founder of SpaceX, with billions of dollars in military contracts, joins several other defense industry executives on a Pentagon advisory board.

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2026-10-03T18:19:54.457696-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Martijn Luinstra

ESA to pursue crew transport and space stations as European launchers come online

By NASA Spaceflight: The European Space Agency (ESA) recently started investigating options for a European-led space station. The announcement follows “A Call to Boost European Space Exploration,” which ESA’s member states recently endorsed.

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2026-10-03T15:15:10.495215-07:00

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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

Why U.S. airlines balked at adopting Boeing’s latest 737 Max software versions

By The Air Current: The aircraft’s software issues have made headlines over the past week as the Federal Aviation Administration conducted a safety review of a bug that can arise during missed landing approaches.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-10-03T11:54:44.238839-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

FAA details Boeing 737 flight-management issue affecting vertical navigation during missed approaches

By FlightGlobal: FAA not mandating operator action but advises following Boeing guidance on addressing flight-management computer issue. US regulators have detailed the flight-management software issue affecting vertical navigation on Boeing 737 models, recommending that operators of affected aircraft follow the airframer’s guidance.

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