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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Biman Bangladesh orders 10 Airbus jets, ending its Boeing-only fleet

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a firm order for four A350-900s and six A321neos, its first major purchase of Airbus aircraft. The flag carrier currently operates an all-Boeing jet fleet and had also committed to 25 Boeing aircraft this year; the first Airbus deliveries are expected in 2033.

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2026-10-07T12:55:05.650784-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Gilat Reports $38M in Recent Contracts for SkyEdge and Peru Connectivity

By Via Satellite: Gilat Satellite Networks reports recent contract wins totalling $38 million for its SkyEdge system and connectivity projects in Peru. Wednesday, Gilat.

Also: Satellite Evolution

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2026-10-07T12:55:02.034177-07:00

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Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

UPS Worker Missed Security Email, Letting China Get F-35 Parts

By Bloomberg: China managed to get a hold of parts from an F-35 stealth fighter jet after a United Parcel Service Inc. employee missed an email warning not to route the shipment through Hong Kong, according to a person briefed on the incident.

Also: Seeking Alpha

2 Sources

2026-10-07T13:05:19.414943-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NTSB: TV News Helicopter Descended Rapidly Before Fatal Crash

By Flying Magazine: AS-350 B2 helicopter crash killed the pilot, one passenger, and a person on the ground.

1 Source

2026-10-07T13:35:17.701577-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

US State Department Issues Warning About Threats to Airlines and Airports in Saudi Arabia After Houthi Air Attacks Leave 3 Dead

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The State Department has issued a warning to US citizens in Saudi Arabia after three people were killed in Houthi air attacks on two airports in the country on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Three killed in attacks on two Saudi airports

Bloomberg

Houthis Kill Three in Attacks on Two Airports in Saudi Arabia

6 Sources

2026-10-07T12:15:35.385827-07:00

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smallsatnews.com

FCC Grants SpaceX Approval for 15,000-Satellite Very Low Earth Orbit Direct-to-Device Constellation

By smallsatnews.com: On October 7, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted regulatory approval to SpaceX to launch and operate a 15,000-satellite Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) constellation dedicated to direct-to-device (D2D) satellite-to-cellular communications.

Also: Via Satellite, exterrajsc.com and satnews.com

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2026-10-07T09:15:31.864868-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Eutelsat Signs Broadcast Renewal With Algeria’s National Operator

By Via Satellite: Eutelsat signed a capacity renewal for the Eutelsat 7 West A satellite with Télédiffusion d’Algérie (TDA), Algeria’s national broadcasting network operator.

1 Source

2026-10-07T12:55:02.723691-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Safari plane makes emergency landing after reported zebra strike in Tanzania

By AeroTime: An Embraer EMB-120 carrying 30 people made an emergency landing in Tanzania after a reported zebra strike. No injuries were reported.

1 Source

2026-10-07T13:05:24.973854-07:00

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