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AINonline • David Jack Kenny

Cessna strikes helicopter during landing attempt at Carlisle Airport, killing pilot

A Cessna struck a helicopter from behind while attempting to land at Carlisle Airport (N94), killing the Cessna’s solo pilot and seriously injuring both helicopter pilots. The collision brings a fatal runway-safety event at the Pennsylvania airport into focus.

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2026-11-02T04:05:02.544029-08:00

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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Northwood Space Raises $375M Series C at $2B Valuation

By Payload: Northwood Space announced the closing of $375M Series C, valuing the company at $2B, and bringing its total capital raised to $500M+.

Via Satellite

Northwood Space to Scale Ground Network Build-Out With $375M Funding Raise

Bloomberg

Northwood Hits $2 Billion Valuation Backed by a16z, DFJ Growth

Also: SpaceNews.com and insidedefense.com

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2026-11-02T02:34:43.477848-08:00

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Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Greece Finalizes KC-390 Purchase

By Aviation Week: Greece has signed a purchase agreement to cover the previously disclosed plan to buy three Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft.

aviationnews.eu

Greece Orders Three Embraer KC-390 Millennium Aircraft, With Options for Three More

aviation-defence-universe.com

Greece acquires up to six Embraer KC-390 Millennium Multi-Mission Aircraft

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2026-11-02T04:34:28.857020-08:00

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Skift • Tasmin Lockwood

Flying Around Russia Is Testing Airlines’ Climate Targets

By Skift: Learn how flight routes to Northeast Asia contribute to increasing emissions due to closed airspace and longer travel times.

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2026-11-02T03:28:06.991299-08:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Europe’s MPL Providing Different Road for Pilots

By AINonline: For two decades now, European flight training candidates have been able to take advantage of a distinctly different route to the cockpit than that of their U.S.-based counterparts.

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2026-11-02T04:05:02.121313-08:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Pilot Training: A Snapshot of Accidents and Issues

By AINonline: Training Issues The above accidents are cited because they all either had training issues documented in accident reports or appear to be related to training.

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2026-11-02T04:05:02.777301-08:00

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Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

Adani Expects ‘One or Two’ Foreign Airlines to Pause Mumbai Flights Rather Than Move Airports

By Skift: Some airlines may temporarily suspend Mumbai services rather than shift operations to Navi Mumbai, said Adani Airport CEO Arun Bansal.

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2026-11-02T04:34:24.976397-08:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Bombardier Safety Standdown: 30 Years of Evolution, Legacy

By AINonline: Born as a small gathering among the Learjet flight demonstration teams in 1996, the Bombardier Safety Standdown will mark its 30th anniversary this year with more than 400 anticipated in attendance and thousands more online.

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2026-11-02T03:04:50.462471-08:00

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