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Portugal's JetUp to add second HondaJet, eyes Echelon - More on hype.aero

Boeing’s Q3 loss narrows as backlog hits record, but commercial losses double and production targets slip - https://www.flightglobal.com/archiv... More on hype.aero

CEO Taher Abdolhai said on Oct. 19, 2026, that IranAir intends to return the aircraft to service in just over a month. The airline’s A321 plans remain on hold, according to the report’s headline. - More on hype.aero

ANA Holdings is considering options for its partnership with RegionalPlus Wings, the parent company of domestic operators Air Do and Solaseed Air, including a possible increase in its shareholding. The airline group did not confirm plans to raise its stake. - More on hype.aero

Commander Dr. Musilova and her crew spent several days living and working 22 feet underwater in Florida as aquanauts, simulating a space mission. The exercise uses an underwater environment to prepare people for the demands of human space missions. - More on hype.aero

NASA is advancing preparations for Artemis III and IV, with lunar lander docking tests planned for summer 2027. The schedule points to a targeted crewed Moon landing in 2028, putting the tests on the program’s critical path toward its next human lunar mission. - More on hype.aero

An Etihad Airways A380-800 has arrived in Bangkok, marking the first time the UAE carrier has flown its double-decker flagship to Thailand. The deployment puts the aircraft on a new city pairing for Etihad, extending the A380’s reach in Southeast Asia. - More on hype.aero

After years without a new MAX variant certification, Boeing’s 737 Max 10 has been certified, following the 737 Max 7, according to the article. The milestone signals renewed progress on two variants in a program whose certification path has been closely watched. - More on hype.aero

A rule effective Nov. 4 requires passengers on flights bound for the United States to confirm they have not recently been present in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The requirement places a new screening and compliance step on airlines operating affected flights. - More on hype.aero

As SpaceX prepares for Starship Flight 15 in November, the company completed a static-fire test at Starbase on Sunday and is seeking to fly Flight 16 from Kennedy Space Center’s Launch Complex 39A as soon as possible. The effort also includes a possible expansion at Roberts Road. - More on hype.aero

Elon Musk said SpaceX raised $40 billion in debt to finance GPU purchases expected to arrive in the first and second quarters. He described the callable debt as “not a major factor this quarter” in a post on X; the articles provide no further financing details. - More on hype.aero

JetBlue Airways creditors are organizing with advisers as the airline faces intensified pressure ahead of its third-quarter earnings report, according to people familiar with the matter. The development comes as both the carrier’s stock and debt have fallen to record lows. - More on hype.aero

Danish study examines how Europe can turn space ambitions into capability - https://spacewatch.global/2026/10/s... More on hype.aero

Indian investigators said the aircraft deviated from the glidepath during an unstable approach in adverse weather, then landed short of the runway at Bhubaneswar. The inquiry identified the failure to execute a missed approach as a key factor in the occurrence. - More on hype.aero

Expedition 75 received four new crew members aboard the International Space Station at the beginning of October, as Crew-12 departed and handed over to Crew-13. A Dragon spacecraft also brought new cargo to the orbiting outpost, supporting its continuing crewed operations. - More on hype.aero

China is seeking payloads for an uncrewed mission of Lanyue, its human lunar landing system, ahead of a planned crewed moon landing before 2030. The mission will provide a flight opportunity for payloads as the country advances its lunar landing effort. - More on hype.aero

American has cut its profit outlook again, warning that higher jet-fuel prices could push it into a full-year loss in 2026. The carrier says fuel added $2 billion in costs in the third quarter, plans to slow capacity growth in 2027 and is close to a decision on a widebody order. - More on hype.aero

The framework agreement covers F-35 production and sustainment over the next decade, with the Pentagon planning to buy at least 850 aircraft. Lockheed Martin also pledged $7 billion in investment; the agreement still requires lawmakers’ approval. - More on hype.aero

The FAA has certified the largest 737 MAX variant after more than 2,000 hours of flight testing, allowing Boeing to begin deliveries in the coming months. Alaska Airlines expects its first MAX 10 in the first quarter of 2027 and plans to take 22 in 2027. - More on hype.aero

An attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday evening killed one person and injured eight, according to Saudi authorities. The airport sustained material damage, and officials said damage assessments were continuing. - More on hype.aero

A proposed merger between Tesla and SpaceX, described as a $3.7 trillion combination, faces a narrowing window as Elon Musk seeks to secure the deal before the political and financial environment changes. The available report does not specify terms or a transaction timeline. - More on hype.aero

The Air Force says it needs steady funding and a healthy industrial base to reach its 2035 target. Its plan calls for F-47s to replace F-22s, while Lt. Gen. David Tabor confirmed the service is considering a new-build F-16 but said that decision is not urgent. - More on hype.aero

India’s space agency, ISRO, launched Chandrayaan-1 on Oct. 21, 2008, marking the country’s first mission to the moon. The anniversary highlights a milestone in India’s space program and its move into lunar exploration. - More on hype.aero

NASA has revised the schedule for Artemis III and set out expected progress for the lunar landers being developed by SpaceX and Blue Origin. The update offers a view of how the agency’s crewed lunar mission timeline depends on the development of both commercial landing systems. - More on hype.aero

VietJetAir has been hit with a worldwide asset freeze tied to $250 million in debt, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available article summary provides no further detail on the parties seeking the freeze, its scope or its effect on the airline’s operations. - More on hype.aero

A French Air and Space Force Mirage 2000D crashed near Rogéville in northeastern France during a nighttime training flight on Oct. 20. One crew member was confirmed dead, while a search continued for the second; the aircraft was assigned to Escadron de Chasse 2/3 “Champagne.” - More on hype.aero

Qatar Airways to launch three-weekly Doha–Western Sydney flights in December 2027, increasing to daily in 2028 - https://centreforaviation.com/news/... More on hype.aero

SyberJet is revamping its SJ30-2 as the SJ34, adding more power and SyberVision avionics. The upgraded aircraft is planned to carry seven occupants and offer a range of up to 2,500 nautical miles. - More on hype.aero

GE Aerospace raised its 2026 profit forecast for a second time this year, citing strong demand for engine maintenance and spare parts. The company expects that services strength to offset the effect of higher fuel costs on airline operations. - More on hype.aero

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary forecasts the biggest annual rise in European air fares next year, saying the Middle East war is pushing oil prices higher and forcing airlines to pass increased fuel costs on to passengers. - More on hype.aero

Florida charges Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft - https://www.washingtonpost.com/worl... More on hype.aero

Archer completes piloted Midnight eVTOL flights across San Francisco Bay Area - https://www.aerospacetestinginterna... More on hype.aero

Japan’s Martian Moons eXploration mission is set to launch on an H3 rocket from Tanegashima during this year’s Mars launch window. MMX will explore Phobos and Deimos and attempt to bring samples back from Phobos, potentially including material that originated on Mars. - More on hype.aero

The family of a man killed after being pulled into the engine of a Delta Air Lines aircraft at Salt Lake City International Airport on New Year’s Day 2024 lost its lawsuit against the city. The suit alleged Salt Lake City failed to do enough to prevent his death. - More on hype.aero

The UK Commercial Court has frozen VietJet’s worldwide assets while FW Aviation pursues recovery of more than $250 million in aircraft leasing debt. The case puts a substantial leasing claim against the airline at the center of an international asset-freeze dispute. - More on hype.aero

The flight, bound for Vienna, landed in Bulgaria late Sunday after a threat was made against the aircraft. Austrian Airlines said 51 passengers and six crew members were aboard; passengers were brought to safety as authorities began a security search of the aircraft. - More on hype.aero

SpaceX is scheduled to launch 32 rideshare payloads on its Bandwagon-5 mission from Florida on Monday, Oct. 19. The flight follows the Transporter 18 mission earlier in the month, extending the company’s cadence of dedicated rideshare launches. - More on hype.aero

Sydney’s New $4 Billion Airport Opens With Barely Any Flights - More on hype.aero

The upcoming RVA Summit will feature a packed agenda and honor the event’s legacy. This year’s summit is the first held solely under the purview of RVA, marking a shift in its stewardship. - More on hype.aero

AAMT is previewing an aviation maintenance training-as-a-subscription model, with new courses covering the Citation Longitude and Citation X/X+. The announcement offers a first look at the training content included in the proposed subscription approach. - More on hype.aero

JAXA’s Martian Moon eXploration mission will investigate Phobos and Deimos to help resolve competing theories about how the moons formed. It is also designed to return samples to Earth from the vicinity of Mars, a first for a spacecraft operating in orbit of the Red Planet. - More on hype.aero

SpaceX is advancing toward two Starship missions to close out 2026. Flight 15 is targeted for November, with the company aiming to catch both the Super Heavy booster and Starship; Flight 16 is aimed for December and could be the first Starship launch from Launch Complex 39A. - More on hype.aero

The captain of a flydubai flight says he blocked axe blows from a co-pilot who intended to crash the aircraft, while screaming for help and reaching for a knob to open the cockpit door. His account describes a direct threat to the flight deck and its crew. - More on hype.aero

A study published in Science Advances investigates how extended exposure to microgravity affects the human genome. The research addresses a key question for long-duration spaceflight: what biological effects might accumulate as people spend more time in space? - More on hype.aero

Starlink restrictions disrupt Ukrainian drone operations and expose reliance on U.S. satellite services - https://www.washingtonpost.com/worl... More on hype.aero

Bedford is set to headline the “Meet the Regulators” discussion at NBAA-BACE. The event follows the FAA’s revocation of single-pilot exemptions for Citation aircraft, putting regulator engagement and the policy change in the same news cycle. - More on hype.aero

Chancellor John Healey has backed plans for a third runway at Heathrow, according to the report, putting him at odds with Prime Minister Andy Burnham. The support revives a major airport-capacity proposal as a point of contention within the UK government. - More on hype.aero

Air travellers across Italy faced delays and cancellations on Friday after a technical fault affected air traffic control, authorities said. They ruled out malicious activity, but the disruption highlights the operational consequences of failures in critical air traffic systems. - More on hype.aero

All Nippon Airways expects to receive its first Boeing 737-8 in late 2026, according to a report in Commercial Aviation News. The available report provides no further details on the aircraft’s quantity, configuration or planned deployment. - More on hype.aero

NASA is nearing completion of its conversion of a Boeing 777 from a commercial passenger aircraft into a flying laboratory. The aircraft is scheduled to begin its first scientific research mission in January 2027. - More on hype.aero