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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

ESA member states signal support for a European human spaceflight capability

Representatives of several European national space agencies have expressed support for plans by the European Space Agency to develop a human spaceflight capability. The report signals backing among member states, but provides no details on the proposed capability, timetable, funding or participating agencies.

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2026-10-13T00:19:17.750435-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Gusau, Nigeria sees first scheduled passenger service

By ch-aviation: Gusau, a new airport for the capital of Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria, has received its first scheduled passenger service, launched by Xejet (4U, Lagos) on October 6, 2026, using an E145, 2x weekly from Abuja, the airline announced.

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2026-10-12T23:55:05.512174-07:00

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Reuters • Alicja Surdy, Marta Maciag

NATO fund targets drone defence technologies as Ukraine reshapes priorities

By Reuters: Updated ago An engineer tests commands on the AI-powered Nexus system during flight tests with multiple drones in Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands, September 30, 2026.

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2026-10-13T00:04:37.622083-07:00

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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

Norway Details Funding Allocation for Second Andøya Launch Pad

By European Spaceflight: In its newly released 2027 budget proposal, Norway details plans to fund a second orbital launch pad at Andøya Spaceport.

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2026-10-13T00:04:45.805378-07:00

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Reuters

CSG enters space sector as largest shareholder in Canada's MDA Space

By Reuters: Czech arms maker CSG said on Tuesday it ‌had acquired a 9.5% stake in Canada's MDA Space , becoming the satellite and ⁠space technology company's largest shareholder.

edrmagazine.eu

► CSG enters the space sector through investment in MDA Space

Seeking Alpha

MDA Space gains Czech arms maker CSG as largest shareholder in 9.5% deal (MDA:NYSE)

Also: CNA

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2026-10-12T23:04:35.268719-07:00

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Bloomberg • Angus Whitley

Islamic Leader in Australia Rejects Link to FlyDubai Co-Pilot

By Bloomberg: The leader of an Australian Islamic center said he has no links to the FlyDubai co-pilot who attempted to hijack a plane, following allegations from the United Arab Emirates that there was an association with the center.

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2026-10-12T22:05:12.573906-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Russia's Red Wings prepares for fleet renewal under new CEO

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Red Wings Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-10-12T23:05:35.236685-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Nepal's Himalaya Airlines owes $4.1mn in airport dues

By ch-aviation: Himalaya Airlines (H9, Kathmandu) owes NPR629.2 million Nepalese rupees (USD4.1 million) in unpaid airport charges, including NPR440 million (USD2.8 million) in passenger service charges collected from travellers, the Kathmandu Post reported citing Nepal's Civil Aviation Authority (CAAN).

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2026-10-12T22:35:15.683764-07:00

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