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LATAM Airbus A320 Runs Off Runway in Heavy Rain in Brazil, All 151 Passengers and Crew Safe：A LATAM Airlines Brasil Airbus A320 (ICAO type code A320) carrying 151 people ran off the runway while landing in heavy rain at Cascavel Airport (CAC) in southern Brazil on August 31, 2026. The aircraft was operating Flight LA3858 from São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Cascavel when it left the paved runway at approximately 09:45 local time during a backtrack maneuver on Runway 15. LATAM Airbus A320 Runs Off Runway in

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Taiwan CAA Announces International Fuel Surcharge Increase Starting September 7：The Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) of Taiwan announced on September 1, 2026, that passenger fuel surcharges for international flights operated by Taiwanese airlines will increase starting September 7, 2026. Under the new adjustment, the fuel surcharge for short-haul routes will rise to $32.50, while long-haul routes will increase to $84.50. The regulatory authority has instructed carriers to fully disclose this information to safeguard consumers. Taiwan CAA Announces International

Boeing and Thailand CAAT Partner on Competency-Based Pilot Training：Boeing and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced a collaboration on September 1, 2026, to introduce Boeing’s Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) Learning Library solution across flight training organizations in Thailand. CAAT becomes the first aviation regulator to implement the CBTA Learning Library solution across an entire flight training ecosystem. Boeing and Thailand CAAT Partner on

Taiwan CAA Increases Fuel Surcharges for International Flights from Sept 7：Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) announced on September 1 that international passenger fuel surcharges for domestic airlines will be increased starting September 7, driven by recent increases in international aviation fuel prices. Taiwan CAA Increases Fuel Surcharges

STARLUX Airlines Sorayama Gold A350-1000 Lands at Prague Airport：A STARLUX Airlines Airbus A350-1000 aircraft featuring the special "Sorayama Gold" livery arrived at Václav Havel Airport Prague at approximately 9:00 AM Czech time on September 1, 2026. The airport marked the arrival of the flagship aircraft with a traditional water cannon salute. The long-range jet represents part of the carrier's STARLUX AIRSORAYAMA project created in collaboration with Japanese artist Hajime Sorayama. STARLUX Airlines Sorayama Gold

Rheinmetall LUNA NG Drone Receives Provisional Military Certification：Germany's military aviation authority, the Luftfahrtamt der Bundeswehr (LufABw), has granted provisional airworthiness certification to the Rheinmetall LUNA NG unmanned reconnaissance system. According to Rheinmetall, the issued certificate represents an interim approval step toward full type certification, which remains in progress with the majority of required approval criteria already fulfilled. Rheinmetall LUNA NG Drone Receives

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FAA Announces First Remotely-Piloted eVTOL Cargo Flight Under eIPP：The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that developer Elroy Air and the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development conducted a hybrid-electric demonstration flight at Houma-Terrebonne Airport (HUM) in Louisiana, United States, to evaluate cargo delivery capabilities using a remotely piloted aircraft. FAA Announces First Remotely-Piloted

Air Advisor Names London Heathrow (LHR) World's Best Major Airport for 2026：2026, travel platform Air Advisor has named London Heathrow Airport (LHR) as the world's best major airport for 2026. The new ranking places the major London air transport hub at the top spot among major airports across the globe. Air Advisor Names London Heathrow

IATA to Hold 4th World Sustainability Symposium in Brussels in October 2026：The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will hold the fourth World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Brussels, Belgium, on October 13 and 14, 2026. The symposium will bring together leaders from aviation, energy, finance, technology, academia, and government to focus on the policies and concrete actions required to advance the air transport sector's transition toward net zero carbon emissions by 2050. IATA to Hold 4th World

United Airlines App Update Lets Delayed Passengers Stand By for 3 Earlier Flights：United Airlines has rolled out a new feature within its official mobile application that allows passengers affected by flight delays to put themselves on standby status for up to three earlier flights. This new tool is designed to assist delayed flyers seeking alternate travel options. United Airlines App Update Lets

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Turkish F-16s Scramble After Drones Cross Into Estonia Airspace：Turkish Air Force F-16 fighter jets deployed to Ämari Air Base in Estonia scrambled early on September 1, 2026, after unidentified drones crossed into Estonian airspace, according to statements from the Estonian Defense Forces. The Estonian authorities initiated air threat warnings across multiple regions, with nationwide threat alerts officially lifted before 06:00 local time. Turkish F-16s Scramble After Drones

JetZero Secures $100 Million Loan Facility for Blended Wing Body Aircraft：JetZero announced on August 31, 2026, that it has secured $100 million in additional capital through a senior secured term loan facility. The financing deal was led by investment firm Pinegrove Credit Partners, backed by Brookfield and HRTG Partners, along with Silicon Valley Bank, a division of First-Citizens Bank. JetZero Secures 100 Million Loan