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CNBC • Annie Palmer

Blue Origin delays New Glenn’s return to January 2027 as it recovers from May launch-pad explosion

Blue Origin has pushed New Glenn’s return to flight to January 2027, abandoning its earlier year-end target as it works to recover from a major launch-pad explosion in May. The delay extends the wait for the rocket’s next launch and underscores the schedule impact of rebuilding launch infrastructure.

Also: Bloomberg, CNA and CNA

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2026-11-05T10:04:41.481903-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Schiphol seeks to lift stake in Maastricht airport to 80%

By FlightGlobal: The Dutch airport group sees increased passenger capacity in 2027 at the major cargo hub. Royal Schiphol Group is pursuing a majority stake in Maastricht Aachen airport, doubling its shareholding from 40% to 80% of the Netherlands' second-largest cargo hub.

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2026-11-05T10:05:10.627329-08:00

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Reuters • Phil Stewart

Ukraine's Starshield contract with US expires next year, diplomat says

By Reuters: Ukraine's contract with the US government for access to its Starshield satellite network expires next year and Kyiv is urgently seeking ‌to start talks on a new one, a senior Ukrainian diplomat said on Thursday.

Also: Breaking Defense and insidedefense.com

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2026-11-05T10:04:28.243126-08:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

US proposes space launch rule changes in potential boost for SpaceX

By Reuters: The US Federal Aviation Administration proposed on Thursday streamlining regulations for commercial space launches and re-entries and said it plans to overhaul its space licensing framework next ‌year, a potential boost for Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' space firm Blue Origin.

Also: CNA

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2026-11-05T11:04:25.306946-08:00

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Space.com • Daisy Dobrijevic

You don't have to go to the moon to see Earth differently: Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover on what really matters

By Space.com: Artemis II astronaut Victor Glover reflects on what traveling to the moon taught him about Earth, human connection and finding wonder closer to home.

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2026-11-05T09:19:15.491887-08:00

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Universe Today • Evan Gough

A Mighty Wind Blew Away Gas and Made Early Galaxies Brighter

By Universe Today: When astronomers looked at photos of the early universe taken by the James Webb Space Telescope, they found something odd: an overabundance of bright galaxies about 400 to 500 million years after the Big Bang.

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2026-11-05T09:35:07.799993-08:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Delta threatens legal action over Heathrow terminal move

By ch-aviation: Delta Air Lines (DL, Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson) is considering legal action against London Heathrow over plans to relocate its operations from Terminal 3 to Terminal 4 in 2028, separating it from transatlantic joint venture partner Virgin Atlantic.

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2026-11-05T10:34:48.077812-08:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

New Trip Services Coordinator Promises Transparent Fees

By AINonline: Skystar—a new name in the trip-support arena—launched its services this week and is now providing catering, trip support, and fuel coordination for business aircraft operators throughout North America.

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2026-11-05T08:05:10.848491-08:00

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