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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Rocket Lab challenges NASA decision on Mars spacecraft award

Rocket Lab says NASA’s decision in a Mars spacecraft procurement appears inconsistent with the stated eligibility criteria. The company’s challenge raises questions about how the agency applied requirements in selecting an awardee for a mission involving Mars exploration.

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2026-09-14T14:35:52.925073-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Cessna SkyCourier UX explores autonomous military cargo role with new loading design

By Air Data News: Concept removes the conventional cockpit to study a forward-loading architecture for distributed Textron Aviation has unveiled a concept for an autonomous version of the Cessna SkyCourier in which the absence of a conventional cockpit could make room for a new forward cargo-loading architecture.

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2026-09-14T14:16:13.135584-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Boeing will power up new VC-25B Air Force One this year ahead of 2027 first flight: USAF general

By FlightGlobal: The airframer is on contract for two VC-25B presidential transport jets. Boeing plans to power up the lead VC-25B presidential transport jet later this year, with a first flight to follow in 2027.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-09-14T14:51:13.662194-07:00

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Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Working to Avoid Strike, Boeing Advances Another SPEEA Offer

By Leeham News: In the interest of protecting the slow ramp-up of 737 Max production across its facilities and ensuring that certification progress continues on the Max 10 and 777X programs, Boeing is highly motivated to avoid a workers’ strike.

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2026-09-14T12:36:04.863904-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA’s fast-track ATC overhaul risks disruptions and cost overruns, report warns

By FlightGlobal: The FAA disagrees with the findings, saying it has developed reliable cost estimates and a detailed planning schedule.

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2026-09-14T13:50:28.135668-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Claire Barrett

U.S. Air Force Must Build Trustworthy AI to Counter Adversarial Systems, Experts Say

By DefenseNews.com: The military must work on how to combat fast and reckless enemy AI agents that don’t necessarily operate with the same oversight, according to experts.

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2026-09-14T14:20:29.643629-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

UAC: Russia-India Aircraft Gambit — Can It Pencil Out?

By AirInsight: UAC aims to localize the SJ-100 and Il-114-300 in India, but price, terms, and after-sales support will shape airline decisions.

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2026-09-14T12:55:54.472345-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Air Arabia’s new Saudi budget carrier obtains air operator’s certificate

By FlightGlobal: Kingdom's civil aviation regulator grants approval to Dammam-based airline. Saudi Arabian regulators have granted an air operator’s certificate to Air Arabia’s new budget carrier for the kingdom.

Also: Airline Economics

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2026-09-14T11:20:09.272006-07:00

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