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First Two F-16V blk70 Fighters Depart US for Taiwan Delivery：The first two F-16V blk70 fighter aircraft, numbered 6727 and 6728, departed the United States on August 17 US Eastern Time heading for Taiwan. To manage crew physical strain and flight planning for the transpacific route, the aircraft will undergo midair refueling and technical maintenance stops along the way before arriving in Taiwan. First Two F-16V blk70 Fighters

Alliance Airlines Names Steven Greenway as New CEO Effective October 1：Australian carrier Alliance Airlines has appointed aviation industry veteran Steven Greenway as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026. Greenway succeeds Stewart Tully, who is stepping down after more than 11 years as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. Tully will remain with the airline through October 29, 2026, to assist with the leadership transition. Alliance Airlines Names Steven

Korean Air to Launch Seasonal Seoul Incheon-Melbourne Route in December 2026：Korean Air has announced the launch of seasonal non-stop flights connecting Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Melbourne Airport (MEL). The service will operate three times weekly from December 18, 2026, through March 14, 2027. Korean Air to Launch Seasonal Seoul

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ATR Identifies 209 Potential New Domestic Routes with 16 Million Passenger Market in Indonesia：Franco-Italian turboprop aircraft manufacturer ATR has identified 209 new domestic air routes across Indonesia that could be economically viable using regional turboprop aircraft. The manufacturer points to an untapped annual market of roughly 16 million passengers, which exists despite the presence of operational airport infrastructure. ATR Identifies 209 Potential New