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European Spaceflight • Andrew Parsonson

CNES begins ground qualification of Callisto reusable rocket demonstrator ahead of planned 2027 first flight

CNES has started ground qualification testing of Callisto, a reusable rocket demonstrator, in French Guiana. The campaign precedes a first flight planned for 2027; the available report does not specify test objectives, vehicle capabilities or the partners involved.

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2026-10-30T04:04:47.759620-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Pilot lost grip on control yoke before 767 freighter’s hard nose-gear impact

By FlightGlobal: Sharp derotation that badly damaged fuselage occurred after captain blocked control column to avoid excessive nose-up attitude.

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2026-10-30T03:04:51.689878-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Christophe Bosquillon

#SpaceWatchGL GRAY SPACE - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: TRICK or TRADE? How flipping the Starshield kill-switch over Ukraine eventually backfired

By SpaceWatch Global: Written by Christophe Bosquillon. A sudden restriction on Ukraine’s Starshield access exposed an uncomfortable question about battlefield connectivity: who ultimately controls critical space infrastructure?.

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2026-10-30T03:55:38.399560-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Court files 24 charges in SriLankan-Airbus bribery case

By ch-aviation: Sri Lankan parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been indicted on 24 charges over an alleged LKR100 million rupee (USD300,000) bribe linked to a historic aircraft deal between SriLankan Airlines (UL, Colombo International) and Airbus, with 59 witnesses listed in the case, local media report.

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2026-10-30T03:28:27.472086-07:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Panasonic Avionics Turns the Seatback Into a Third Digital Channel

By APEX: Panasonic Avionics will showcase how its connected seatback strategy brings together AI, connectivity, personalization, and digital services.

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2026-10-30T04:34:18.778228-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Boeing and Lufthansa Technik lock in three more years of parts collaboration

By AeroTime: Boeing and Lufthansa Technik have extended their Tailored Parts Package agreement by three years, marked by a signing ceremony at MRO Europe in Amsterdam.

Aviation Business News

MRO Europe 2026: Boeing and Etihad Engineering renew parts supply agreement

Simple Flying

Why Lufthansa Is Risking A 287-Seat Boeing 787-9 On Columbus' 1st-Ever Nonstop To Europe

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2026-10-30T02:34:18.901457-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Indonesia's Travira Air investor explores exit

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

Also: FlightGlobal and Airline Economics

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2026-10-29T17:05:02.864096-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

‘Robust’ demand sees ANA maintain full-year profit guidance

By FlightGlobal: Despite high fuel costs, the Japanese group says demand for international passenger and cargo services remains solid. ANA Holdings has revised up its full-year revenue forecast, while maintaining its profit guidance, amid expectations of “favourable” market conditions and despite higher fuel prices.

Also: ch-aviation and Airline Economics

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2026-10-30T03:04:51.640273-07:00

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