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Reuters

Rolls-Royce and UK government set out £2.5 billion plan to develop next-generation narrowbody engines

Rolls-Royce and the UK government have agreed a framework for a £2.5 billion technology program aimed at developing engines for future narrowbody aircraft. The proposed government support would help the British manufacturer secure a place on the next generation of jets and return to the largest segment of the civil aerospace market.

Also: ukaviation.aero, defence-industry.eu and Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-28T09:04:33.559940-07:00

space Satellite Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

Space Intel Report • Peter B. de Selding

Every small satellite launch vehicle should have the Korean Kompsat-6 story in its sales pitch

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Korea’s Kompsat-6 radar observation satellite has become a poster child for the perils of booking a launch with a co-passenger instead of buying a dedicated launch, even if it’s more expensive.

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2026-10-28T08:36:20.829197-07:00

defense Satellite Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Mark Trevelyan

Putin salutes Musk's genius as Russia plays catch-up with Starlink

By Reuters: President Vladimir Putin hailed Elon Musk as a genius on Wednesday, acknowledging Russia is only beginning to roll out its ‌answer to his Starlink satellite internet system.

Bloomberg

Putin Says Russia Coordinates With ‘Genius’ Musk on Satellites

moderndiplomacy.eu

Putin Calls Musk a 'Genius' as Russia Plays Catch-Up with Starlink

Also: RTE and Kyiv Independent

5 Sources

2026-10-28T09:04:33.637674-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Lufthansa's Discover Airlines retires last Airbus A330-200

By AeroTime: Discover Airlines has retired its last Airbus A330-200, closing a chapter on the very aircraft that operated the airline's first commercial flight in 2021.

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2026-10-28T08:34:27.815270-07:00

aviation Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US FAA orders stabiliser checks on nearly 2,000 B737s

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

1 Source

2026-10-28T08:55:01.557264-07:00

aviation Supply Chain North America Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

FAA backs flight tests of JetZero’s top-mounted engines

By AeroTime: JetZero has secured FAA funding to collect real-world airflow data from its blended-wing-body demonstrator, Jet1, ahead of its planned 2027 first flight.

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2026-10-28T09:34:32.373345-07:00

aviation Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

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Reuters • Florence Loeve, Gianluca Lo Nostro, Joanna Plucinska

Airbus holds annual targets, bets on year-end delivery surge

By Reuters: Airbus maintained its full-year forecasts and production plans on Wednesday after reporting mixed third-quarter ‌earnings, leaving investors focused on whether it can hit its annual aircraft-delivery target.

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2026-10-28T10:05:15.279158-07:00

aviation Africa Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Airlines

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

U.S. CDC Issues Ebola Form Mandate for Pax and Crew

By AINonline: Due to the outbreak of the Ebola virus in Africa, starting November 4, all aircraft operators with flights inbound to the U.S.

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2026-10-28T10:05:54.990068-07:00

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