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SpaceNews.com • Andrew Parsonson

ESA member states to decide future of Europe’s human and robotic exploration program

European Space Agency member states are scheduled to meet in Rome on Dec. 15 to decide the future of Europe’s human and robotic exploration program. The decision will set the direction for the agency’s exploration agenda as Europe looks beyond the International Space Station.

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2026-11-02T11:16:10.524379-08:00

aviation GA Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Canadian Kitbuilder Murphy Aircraft Shuts Down

By Flying Magazine: Murphy Aircraft is reportedly insolvent, and the manufacturer’s assets were auctioned off in October.

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2026-11-02T11:04:36.818991-08:00

defense UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

DefenseNews.com • Katie Livingstone

Russia is giving its drones bigger antennas to beat Ukrainian jamming

By DefenseNews.com: Kyiv now needs roughly twice as many jammers to stop each upgraded Shahed, intel officials and experts said.

Kyiv Independent

Russia adapts decoy drone for one-way attacks at ranges of up to 1,200 kilometers, HUR says

militarnyi.com

SSU’s Alpha Group Eliminates Over 2,000 Russian Soldiers With Drones in One Week

Also: Forbes and 3 more

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2026-11-02T10:04:33.049775-08:00

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AINonline • Chad Trautvetter

Gulfstream Aerospace, Jet Aviation Continue To Soar in Q3

By AINonline: Business jet sales remain robust despite Iran war and interest rate worries.

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2026-11-02T11:04:47.275556-08:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Computer and gyro problems likely caused loss of MAVEN

By SpaceNews.com: A computer glitch and a faulty gyro likely caused the loss of a NASA Mars orbiter nearly a year ago, an agency investigation concluded.

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2026-11-02T09:30:40.395007-08:00

aviation North America Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US DOT seeks EAS bids for Hibbing, MN

By ch-aviation: The US Department of Transportation is requesting proposals from air carriers interested in providing Essential Air Service (EAS) at Hibbing, Minnesota, for a new subsidised or unsubsidised contract term beginning June 1, 2027.

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2026-11-02T10:55:05.603711-08:00

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CNBC • Jessica Dickler, Kate Dore

Trump Account holders to receive SpaceX stock from Gwynne Shotwell in December

By CNBC: Eligible Trump Account holders will begin receiving donated shares of SpaceX stock in December, President and COO Gwynne Shotwell said in a post on X.

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2026-11-02T11:04:34.408120-08:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

NetJets Plans Major Expansion of Columbus Headquarters

By AINonline: NetJets is significantly expanding its global headquarters complex in Columbus, Ohio, with plans to add more than 365,000 sq ft. Announcing the expansion this morning, the fractional ownership provider said the project will accommodate future growth, as well as meet customer demands and evolving expectations.

Also: AeroTime and Aviation Week

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2026-11-02T10:04:56.082545-08:00

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