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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

US-bound flights must obtain Ebola attestations from passengers

A rule effective Nov. 4 requires passengers on flights bound for the United States to confirm they have not recently been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The requirement places a new screening and compliance step on airlines operating affected flights.

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2026-10-25T17:04:40.845468-07:00

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CNA

Musk says SpaceX raised $40 billion in debt deal, predicts neocloud shakeout

By CNA: Oct 25 : Elon Musk said on Sunday that SpaceX had closed $40 billion in debt financing for graphics processing units, underscoring the soaring cost of building AI computing capacity.

CNBC

SpaceX closes $40 billion debt deal for AI chips, Elon Musk says

Bloomberg

Musk Claims SpaceX Closed $40 Billion Debt Deal for AI Chips

Also: Reuters, Seeking Alpha and CNA

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2026-10-25T13:34:17.790301-07:00

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Financial Times

Airbus to hold talks with BAE over role in GCAP fighter jet programme

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Air Data News

Airbus and BAE reportedly set for talks over role in GCAP fighter program

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2026-10-25T04:15:03.742693-07:00

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NASA Spaceflight • Ryan Weber

Possible Roberts Road Expansion as SpaceX pushes for Flight 16

By NASA Spaceflight: As SpaceX prepares to fly Flight 15 in November, with a successful Static Fire test occurring at Starbase on Sunday, the company is pushing to launch Flight 16 from LC-39A as soon as possible and expand operations at Kennedy Space Center.

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2026-10-25T11:28:07.821367-07:00

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ch-aviation • Ana Sesar

Aegean Airlines appoints new Chief Executive Officer

By ch-aviation: Illustration of Aegean Airlines Airbus A321-200NX,.

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2026-10-25T11:04:55.104525-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Leap engine production ramp-up on course to meet aircraft commitments: Safran

By FlightGlobal: CFM partner's chief confident of reaching targets for delivery to airframers. CFM International partner Safran assures that it will meet engine requirements for Airbus and Boeing for the full year, and is confident in its ability ramp-up deliveries of the Leap powerplant.

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2026-10-25T09:04:53.298074-07:00

space Space Exploration & Science Missions

The Hill • Mark R. Whittington

How Trump learned to stop worrying and love space science

By The Hill: He recognizes a cool thing when he sees it.

1 Source

2026-10-25T07:28:53.905216-07:00

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CNBC

JetBlue creditors are working with restructuring adviser PJT Partners, WSJ reports

By CNBC: A surge in jet fuel expenses due to the Iran war has pressured margins for U.S. airlines despite higher airfares and steady demand for air travel.

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2026-10-25T07:04:41.519344-07:00

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