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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Navy takes first C-130J for conversion into E-130J TACAMO aircraft

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first C-130J-30 Super Hercules to the U.S. Navy for conversion into the E-130J Phoenix II, the next-generation aircraft for the Take Charge and Move Out mission. Northrop Grumman will provide mission systems as the E-130J succeeds the E-6B Mercury in airborne nuclear communications.

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Navy receives first C-130J for conversion into E-130J nuclear command and control aircraft

insidedefense.com • Abby Shepherd /

Navy accepts delivery of future E-130J TACAMO aircraft

Also: defence-industry.eu and Seapower Magazine

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2026-10-16T08:55:27.398383-07:00

space Space Exploration & Science Missions

Universe Today • Evan Gough

A Radio Phoenix Beyond the Zone of Avoidance

By Universe Today: Years ago, astronomers spotted a strange radio formation beyond the Zone of Avoidance. The formation resembles a treble clef, a symbol in musical notation, and the nickname has stuck.

Also: Space.com

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2026-10-16T08:36:09.310024-07:00

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Air Cargo News • Rebecca Jeffrey

Mammoth Freighters inducts its first 777-200LR at STAECO China facility

By Air Cargo News: Mammoth Freighters has announced the induction of a Boeing 777-200LR aircraft at its MRO partner STAECO's facility in Qingdao, China.

Air Data News

Mammoth expands Boeing 777-200LR freighter conversion program to China

Aviation Week

Mammoth Freighters 777 Conversion Begins In China

Also: stattimes.com

5 Sources

2026-10-16T03:55:15.237640-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Brazil’s GOL drops routes to US over fuel costs

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Brazil’s GOL drops routes to US over fuel costs” today!.

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2026-10-16T08:36:10.284316-07:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

Atlantic Aviation Ascends at NBAA-BACE

By AINonline: Company’s new customer rebate program makes its show debut.

Regional Gateway

Nigerian Business Aviation Conference will return in May

Aviation Week

Waypoint: Business Aviation Converges On NBAA-BACE 2026

5 Sources

2026-10-16T09:04:55.212922-07:00

aviation BizAv Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

AINonline • Sheryl Barden

AINsight: Lessons in Leadership After a 2008 Flight Department Closure

By AINonline: Sheryl Barden, CAM, is CEO of Aviation Personnel International, the longest-running recruiting and HR consulting firm dedicated to business aviation.

1 Source

2026-10-16T09:04:55.395860-07:00

aviation BizAv Middle East

AINonline • Charles Alcock

Charter Price Haggling Hides Real Risks, Broker Warns

By AINonline: Chapman Freeborn expert said Middle East buyers can be especially short-sighted.

2 Sources

2026-10-16T09:04:55.573699-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Condor chief outlines ‘bleisure’ transformation and blasts European airline regulations

By FlightGlobal: Peter Gerber says the German carrier had to change its business model after losing feeder agreement with Lufthansa Group.

1 Source

2026-10-16T09:05:12.694380-07:00

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