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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Letters of intent emerge for SyberJet SJ36 ahead of NBAA-BACE

SyberJet’s SJ36 was unveiled last week ahead of NBAA-BACE, with letters of intent reported for the aircraft. The available details do not specify the number of prospective buyers, order values or delivery timing, leaving the scale and commercial terms of the interest unclear.

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2026-10-26T13:25:37.326456-07:00

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Ars Technica • Jon Brodkin

Musk accuses Ukraine of violating Starlink terms with deadly drone strikes

By Ars Technica: Ukraine says Starshield back to normal, denies misuse of Starlink commercial service.

Also: Space Intel Report

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2026-10-26T12:05:02.901469-07:00

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MBSat Selects ST Engineering iDirect Intuition Platform for Ground Infrastructure in Oman

By satnews.com: On Sunday, October 25, 2026, satellite ground communications provider ST Engineering iDirect announced a partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat) to deliver the ground system foundation for satellite gateway and network operations in Oman.

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ST Engineering iDirect to Provide Ground Network for Oman’s MB Sat-1

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2026-10-26T09:06:04.289703-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Azul secures R$2 billion in government financing for fuel purchases

By FlightGlobal: Azul is leaning on state support and stock sales as high fuel costs weigh on post-bankruptcy recovery. Brazilian carrier Azul has secured R$2 billion ($369 million) in financing to help pay for jet fuel in its latest round of government-backed liquidity.

Also: Airline Economics

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2026-10-26T13:05:04.257887-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Sky-high aircraft and engine costs collide with air cargo boom

By FlightGlobal: The air freight industry is struggling to secure enough aircraft and engines – and at prices that make economic sense. Global economic growth and the particular strength of the technology and manufacturing sectors have left the air freight industry riding high.

Also: The Loadstar

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2026-10-26T12:05:16.910832-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Kodiak creator plans $2.25M Reach AC-6 utility turboprop

By AeroTime: Reach Aviation plans turbine and diesel versions of its AC-6 backcountry aircraft, with a projected $2.25 million price for the turboprop.

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2026-10-26T12:34:22.075365-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Forward debris release after 737 engine blade fracture spurs CFM56 inspection directive

By FlightGlobal: EASA warns uncontained fragments could inflict damage to aircraft structures. Operators of Boeing 737s with CFM International CFM56 engines are set to be instructed to inspect fan blades after the uncontained release of debris during a failure incident.

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2026-10-26T13:05:04.074548-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon backs Stoke Space launch expansion with $150 million loan commitment

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has conditionally committed $150 million in financing to rocket startup Stoke Space to build a second launchpad at Cape Canaveral.

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2026-10-26T13:25:39.770043-07:00

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