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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

FAA approves JetBlue’s $58.5 million purchase of 22 LaGuardia slots from Spirit debtors

The FAA approved the transfer of 22 LaGuardia slots from Spirit Airlines’ debtors to JetBlue for $58.5 million after considering public comments. The approval clears the way for JetBlue to expand its position at the capacity-constrained New York airport.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-10-06T14:20:06.564418-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force experiment uses HawkEye 360 satellites to listen for signals in orbit

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — HawkEye 360 says it has demonstrated that commercial satellites built to monitor radio-frequency signals on Earth can be retasked to detect and identify transmissions from other spacecraft, potentially giving the U.S.

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2026-10-06T15:05:44.213778-07:00

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Linse Capital looks to expand early-stage bets on space

By SpaceNews.com: Linse Capital is exploring another early-stage fund to place more bets on space and other deep tech startups, after quietly deploying most of an initial $150 million foray beyond its traditional focus on more mature businesses.

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2026-10-06T12:35:20.882351-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Brooke Ingemi

FAA awards $12m to support safe drone integration

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded $12 million for 19 drone research projects aimed at safely expanding drone operations in the US airspace.

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2026-10-06T15:49:59.949033-07:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

American Airlines Plans Its Largest Admirals Club at Charlotte

By APEX: American Airlines plans a more than 40,000-square-foot Admirals Club in Charlotte, the largest in its network.

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Premium travel with a touch of southern charm: American announces its largest Admirals Club lounge in Charlotte

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American Airlines Is Building One Of The World's Biggest Lounges—40,000 Square Feet In Crowded Charlotte

Also: Simple Flying, The Points Guy, Forbes and thebulkheadseat.com

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2026-10-06T12:20:10.348287-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

How 4 Airlines Size Up IFC Offerings from LEO, GEO, to Multi-Orbit

By Via Satellite: The in-flight connectivity (IFC) market is at an inflection point as airlines have embraced the free model and Starlink has made deep inroads into the market over the last two to three years.

Also: Simple Flying

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2026-10-06T12:35:02.538370-07:00

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