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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

American Airlines to launch first Barcelona, Venezuela, flights in January 2027

American Airlines plans to begin its first-ever service to Barcelona, Venezuela, in January 2027, extending a network that has expanded rapidly since the carrier returned to the country earlier this year. The announcement marks another step in the airline’s renewed presence in the Venezuelan market.

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2026-10-17T01:55:35.626724-07:00

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Universe Today • Bruce Dorminey

Enigmatic Mercury Will Remain A Puzzle Until Someone Sends A Lander

By Universe Today: Despite the upcoming Bepi Colombo visit to Mercury, we need a lander mission to fully understand our solar system’s innermost planet.

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2026-10-17T01:34:51.794248-07:00

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Washington Post • Mary Ilyushina

As Ukraine worries about Starlink access, Russia is developing a system to match it

By Washington Post: Kyiv is pushing President Donald Trump for continued access to the military version of Elon Musk’s satellite internet service.

Also: counteroffensive.news

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2026-10-17T02:04:32.003956-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

F-22 pilot commands YFQ-44A autonomous combat drone in flight for first time

By Air Data News: A US Air Force F-22 Raptor pilot has directed an Anduril YFQ-44A Fury Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) during flight for the first time, demonstrating how crewed fighters could command autonomous aircraft during combat missions.

Also: defensemirror.com

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2026-10-17T00:04:28.972505-07:00

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Bloomberg • Siddharth Philip

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

By Bloomberg: United Airlines Holdings Inc. and Air Canada are looking to expand their existing joint venture to include more US-Canada routes, as travel between the two countries has been hammered by geopolitical pressures.

Airline Geeks

American Adds New Route to South America

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Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27

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2026-10-16T11:05:21.652061-07:00

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