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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

JetBlue adds BlueFirst upgrades to 2027 Mosaic loyalty changes

JetBlue is pairing the introduction of its new BlueFirst cabin with upgrades to its Mosaic loyalty program, including changes set to take effect in 2027. The approach mixes familiar loyalty benefits with differentiated choices as the airline seeks to shape how members earn and use perks.

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2026-10-23T23:00:37.419679-07:00

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Space.com • Chelsea Gohd

Private Griffin lunar lander passes critical tests ahead of first Moon mission

By Space.com: The robotic Griffin lunar lander has passed a host of critical tests ahead of its first-ever moon mission, which is scheduled to launch later this year.

Ars Technica

NASA Updates Lunar Lander Plans and Resolves Long-Running Orion Issue

NASA Spaceflight

NASA Artemis Update: SLS Stacking, Sortie Suit, Dual 2028 Paths

Also: NASA, Bloomberg, SpaceNews.com, Space Policy Online, Aerospace America, Space.com, New York Times, Payload, human-spaceflight.blogspot.com, spacecoastdaily.com, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent and 9 more

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2026-10-23T07:05:35.661293-07:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

General Atomics FQ-42 CCA Drone Production Ramp Up To Be Boosted By Boeing Subsidiary

By The War Zone: General Atomics is now working with Spirit Defense to help meet surging USAF demands for fighter drones within the next six years.

Also: Simple Flying and interestingengineering.com

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2026-10-23T13:55:38.289121-07:00

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Bloomberg • Loren Grush

NASA Commits to Lunar Mission Timeline Despite Hardware Concerns

By Bloomberg: NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman maintained that the agency is on track to return humans to the moon, despite concerns that the hardware needed for the next mission won’t be ready in time.

Ars Technica

NASA Updates Lunar Lander Plans and Resolves Long-Running Orion Issue

NASA Spaceflight

NASA Artemis Update: SLS Stacking, Sortie Suit, Dual 2028 Paths

Also: NASA, SpaceNews.com, Space Policy Online, Space.com, Aerospace America, New York Times, Payload, human-spaceflight.blogspot.com, spacecoastdaily.com, news.ssbcrack.com, The Independent, orlandosentinel.com and 9 more

29 Sources

2026-10-23T14:05:05.142860-07:00

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Bloomberg • Dorothy Ma, Reshmi Basu

JetBlue Lenders Organize After Stock, Debt Fall to Record Lows

By Bloomberg: JetBlue Airways Corp.’s creditors are organizing with advisers as the airline comes under intensified pressure ahead of its third-quarter earnings report, according to people familiar with the matter.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Simple Flying and Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-23T17:04:46.475854-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

EL AL Service Refresh Includes Starlink

By PaxEx.Aero: Israel's EL AL is the latest airline to sign on for Starlink's inflight internet service. The move comes as part of an "expanded premium offering" the carrier is introducing from November 2026.

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2026-10-23T16:04:37.038835-07:00

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