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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Neeleman says United-JetBlue merger could make sense, citing Northeast market-share gains

JetBlue founder David Neeleman said a combination with United Airlines could benefit both carriers, arguing that gains in New York and Boston could reshape competition in the U.S. Northeast. The comments add a prominent industry founder’s backing to a potential tie-up, though the article provides no details of merger discussions or a proposed transaction.

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2026-11-12T08:19:22.748320-08:00

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Space.com • Andrew Jones

Pakistani astronaut set to become 1st international visitor to China's Tiangong space station this month

By Space.com: China will fly its first foreign astronaut on the Shenzhou 24 mission, with a Pakistani pilot set for a roughly week-long stay aboard the Tiangong space station.

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2026-11-12T09:15:58.350579-08:00

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Breaking Defense • Col. Dustin Thomas, Maj. Aubry J. Eaton

Cry ‘drone,’ and let slip the fruit flies of war

By Breaking Defense: The US military should focus on building drones that evolve so quickly an adversary's defenses become obsolete before they can be deployed, two Air Force officers argue.

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2026-11-12T08:40:39.620484-08:00

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New York Times • James Fallows

Is Air Travel Getting Less Safe?

By New York Times: Experts fear the Trump administration is ignoring the enormous strain on the U.S. aviation system, even as accidents and close calls increase.

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2026-11-12T08:06:26.575323-08:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

BRC Aircraft to Sell Murphy Aircraft Parts in 2027

By Flying Magazine: Murphy Aircraft owners and builders will be able to buy parts beginning in 2027.

Also: General Aviation News

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2026-11-12T08:34:59.717451-08:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

How Pilots Can Join NASA’s Astronaut Corps

By Flying Magazine: Pilots have until December 3 to apply for NASA’s 25th astronaut class and join the ranks of aviators already in the space agency’s astronaut corps.

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2026-11-12T07:55:31.372428-08:00

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ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Alderney Chamber Calls for Review of Aurigny’s Public-Service Routes

By ch-aviation: The Alderney Chamber of Commerce has called for a review into the public service obligation (PSO) routes operated by Aurigny Air Services (GR, Guernsey) to the island from Southampton and Guernsey.

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2026-11-12T07:55:18.486949-08:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Airlines Reaches Settlement With Flight Attendants Over Delays Getting Off the Aircraft

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines has reached a settlement with flight attendants after nearly four years of legal wrangling over whether crew members should have their legally mandated minimum rest at home eaten into when they are forced to wait on the aircraft after arrival.

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2026-11-12T08:55:34.540978-08:00

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