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Reuters

Boeing identifies 737 MAX software glitch that could disable automated landing navigation

Boeing has identified a 737 MAX software glitch that could cause an automated navigation feature to fail during landing, according to company documents cited by The Wall Street Journal. The disclosure focuses attention on software-dependent functionality during a safety-critical phase of flight.

Also: Seeking Alpha and Economic Times

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2026-09-26T11:50:11.242085-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

EU commissioner focuses on increasing European launch rates

By SpaceNews.com: The European Union commissioner responsible for space is taking a more active role in launch as he presses European companies to increase launch activity.

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2026-09-26T11:15:41.257633-07:00

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The War Zone • Howard Altman

Laser Weapons Will Be Deployed At Cape Canaveral Spaceport To Take Down Drones

By The War Zone: With the job of launching giant tubes packed with explosives and extremely expensive national security payloads on top, if anywhere could use lasers, it's the Cape.

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2026-09-26T11:15:08.034619-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Airlines Forced to ‘Tanker’ Fuel to Boston Logan As Rare September Nor’easter Threatens Jet Fuel Crisis

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Airlines are being forced to ‘tanker’ fuel on flights to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) because fuel barges that normally keep the airport’s Jet-A fuel reserves stocked up haven’t been allowed to set sail due to the threat of a rare September nor’easter.

Also: Delta Air Lines and Economic Times

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2026-09-26T11:50:13.465116-07:00

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Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

United-JetBlue Blue Sky Partnership Gains From More Consistent Passenger Experience

By Runway Girl: United and JetBlue increasingly offer a consistent passenger experience, driving benefits for their Blue Sky loyalty collaboration.

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2026-09-26T09:34:55.364664-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Rocket Lab launches 13th Synspective satellite

By SpaceNews.com: Rocket Lab continued a rapid pace of Electron launches with another mission for Japanese radar-imaging company Synspective on Sept. 25.

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2026-09-26T09:30:41.654827-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

U.S. secures authority for Golden Dome missile defense in Greenland

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The United States has secured authority to establish Golden Dome missile-defense capabilities in Greenland, opening the way for the Pentagon to expand a homeland defense network around Pituffik Space Base, where the U.S.

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2026-09-26T09:30:41.801687-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: In news that will surprise no one, Heathrow’s controversial third runway has reportedly been delayed yet again, although this time it isn’t down to a legal challenge or even environmental concerns.

Also: The Guardian

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2026-09-26T07:50:12.487343-07:00

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