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Ars Technica • Eric Berger

Analysts say launch-capacity crisis is more severe than anticipated, with no evidence Starship will launch traditional satellite

Analysts warn that the looming launch crisis is worse than previously understood. They also find no evidence that SpaceX’s Starship will be used to launch traditional satellites, challenging assumptions that the vehicle will soon provide additional capacity for conventional satellite deployment.

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2026-10-30T10:04:58.611769-07:00

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Reuters

China says stealth attack drone makes first takeoff, landing on amphibious ship

By Reuters: China's first carrier-based stealth reconnaissance and strike drone, the GJ-21, recently completed its first takeoff and landing on the Sichuan, the country's first Type 076 amphibious assault ship, state news agency Xinhua reported on Friday.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-10-30T09:04:29.465963-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

avianca Costa Rica okayed for 5th freedom ops to Argentina

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2026-10-30T08:35:25.767922-07:00

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Space.com • Chelsea Gohd, Hanneke Weitering

On this day in space! Oct. 30, 1964: NASA's weird Lunar Landing Research Vehicle takes 1st test flight to help Apollo astronauts land on the moon

By Space.com: On October 30, 1964, NASA's Lunar Landing Research Vehicle, or LLRV, took to the skies for the first time. Here's why it mattered.

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2026-10-30T08:19:20.651527-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Atlanta council okays transfer of Spirit’s gates to Delta

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Delta Air Lines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-10-30T09:15:18.813053-07:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels Secures $70 Million for Washington SAF Refinery

By AINonline: Northwest Advanced Bio-Fuels (NWABF) has received a major boost in its plans to establish a renewable fuels refinery in Washington state after signing a $70 million funding partnership with Black Gold Equity Partners.

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2026-10-30T10:04:53.109084-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Chile’s JetSMART eyes A321-200NY(XLR) debut in 4Q28

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2026-10-30T10:05:17.157580-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Why Air Canada trails US rivals in passing on fuel costs

By FlightGlobal: Executives say network differences and booking trends limit their ability to recapture fuel costs. Stubbornly high fuel costs are testing airlines' ability to raise fares.

Airline Geeks

Air Fares Still ‘Quite Low,’ A4A CEO Says

Also: airwaysmag.com

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2026-10-30T09:05:11.951890-07:00

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