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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

NTSB preliminary report examines final 29 seconds before fatal NBC helicopter crash

The NTSB has published a preliminary report in its investigation of last month’s fatal helicopter crash involving NBC. The report focuses on the aircraft’s final 29 seconds, offering an early account of the sequence under review; the investigation remains ongoing.

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2026-10-07T06:06:11.998865-07:00

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Payload • Victoria Woodburn

Exclusive: Xona Ramps Up Production Ahead of Pulsar Launch

By Payload: With FCC approval in hand and six sats ready for the pad, Xona is turning to its next challenge: building the next 250.

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2026-10-07T06:06:14.179151-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Anjana Pasricha

Embraer, Lockheed Martin vie for India’s $10.5B military transport aircraft deal

By DefenseNews.com: The Indian government wants one of its biggest military aviation contracts to deepen the country’s local aerospace industrial base.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com and iadb.in

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2026-10-07T06:04:56.884552-07:00

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Bloomberg • Mihir Mishra

Saudi Arabia Finalizing Plans for ‘Substantial’ Aircraft Order

By Bloomberg: The Saudia Group, which includes national airline Saudia and low-cost carrier Flyadeal, is advancing with plans to make a “substantial” jet order for delivery starting in 2031, a group executive said.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-10-06T22:05:54.165566-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Joseph Dainty

ACI Europe broadens sustainability focus beyond carbon in updated strategy

By FlightGlobal: Airports body's updated roadmap places stronger emphasis on climate adaptation and resilience alongside decarbonisation.

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2026-10-07T07:05:39.479420-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Delta Air Fired 15 Ground Workers at Miami Airport After Investigation into Potential Fraud On Cuba Flights

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Delta Air Lines has been accused of race discrimination after it fired 15 airport ground workers at Miami International Airport (MIA) following an investigation into potential fraud on flights they were supervising that were going to Cuba.

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2026-10-07T05:35:05.176946-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Heli Werk Press Release

Heli Austria and Heli Werk introduce EASA-approved lithium battery upgrade for all H135 models

By Vertical Mag: Explore the innovative Heli Austria and Heli Werk lithium battery upgrade for Airbus H135 models, enhancing performance and efficiency.

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2026-10-07T06:05:20.145050-07:00

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