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Space.com • Meghan Bartels

ESA’s Hera probe arrives to inspect the aftermath of NASA’s DART asteroid impact

Four years after NASA’s DART spacecraft deliberately struck an asteroid, Europe’s Hera probe is arriving to examine the collision site. The mission is intended to establish what the first-of-its-kind impact accomplished, providing a closer look at the consequences of the test.

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2026-10-14T05:06:16.159071-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Michael Ferguson

Air Traffic Controllers Must Embrace Duty to Speak Up

By Flying Magazine: Air traffic controller offers perspective on flight safety and communications.

Also: Simple Flying and Aero-News

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2026-10-14T05:04:53.738020-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Ashley Roque

Didn't get picked for IFPC interceptor competition? Army says come demo anyway

By Breaking Defense: The service will continue working with the Lockheed Martin and Boeing-Anduril teams but also hosting “shoot-off opportunity” for additional vendors, explained Lt.

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2026-10-14T05:04:52.826372-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Japan Airlines picks Embraer 190-E2 for regional fleet renewal

By FlightGlobal: Embraer now has E2 orders from Japan's two largest carriers. Japan Airlines has ordered up to 26 Embraer 190-E2 jets, which will replace the current E-Jets operated by regional unit J-Air.

Airline Economics

JAL orders 26 Embraer E190-E2 jets for regional fleet renewal

Air Data News

Japan Airlines orders up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 jets, following rival ANA

Also: ch-aviation, AeroTime, aviation-defence-universe.com, Aviation Week and 6 more

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2026-10-14T02:05:30.990759-07:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Delta's business-class revamp: New seats, menus, plates and more Porsches

By CNBC: Delta is upgrading its top-tier Delta One cabin with new suites for its largest A350 plane, starting next year.

One Mile at a Time

Delta Unveils "Next Era" Of Delta One, With New Dining, Drinks, & Amenities

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Delta will revamp service in its highest-class seats. Here’s what changes.

Also: Delta Air Lines, Fortune and 3 more

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2026-10-14T04:04:55.859470-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

101 Aviation STC Tames the Li-on aboard Gulfstreams

By AINonline: True Blue Power battery has an average lifespan of eight years.

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2026-10-14T04:05:11.271197-07:00

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Bloomberg • Fiona MacDonald, Laura Gardner Cuesta, Zainab Fattah

Riyadh Airport Attacks Amplify Wall Street’s Unease Over Saudi

By Bloomberg: Even before the Iran war began, Wall Street executives were privately questioning Saudi Arabia’s ability to deploy cash. Now, strikes by Yemen’s Houthis could further imperil Riyadh’s quest to lure foreign investment just when the kingdom needs it the most.