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UK CAA warns laser attacks on air ambulances could cause catastrophic incident：The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has warned that targeting air ambulances with lasers could cause a “catastrophic incident” and result in offenders facing a five-year prison sentence. UK CAA warns laser attacks on air

Ryanair CEO denies passenger was sucked out of Boeing 737 window：Ryanair Chief Executive Michael O’Leary denied that a passenger had been sucked out of a Boeing 737 window. Ryanair CEO denies passenger was

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China Airlines to Raise International Booking Fee to $33 on September 22：China Airlines announced on September 10 that it will increase its international booking service fee from $30 (approximately NT$944) to $33 (approximately NT$1,039) per ticket, effective September 22. The airline stated that the adjustment reflects industry standards and market conditions. China Airlines to Raise

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China Airlines and EVA Air Post Second-Highest Monthly Revenues for August：China Airlines and EVA Airways both recorded their second-highest monthly consolidated revenues on record in August 2026, driven by peak summer travel demand, fare adjustments reflecting fuel costs, and strong momentum in shipments of AI servers and semiconductor equipment. China Airlines reported August consolidated revenue of NT$21.948 billion, representing a 27.22 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, EVA Airways generated consolidated revenue of NT$22.891 billion for the month, representing a year-on-year increase of 24.92 percent. China Airlines and EVA Air Post

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Starlux Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan Report Strong Revenue Growth in August：Starlux Airlines reported its financial performance for August 2026, generating revenue of NT$5.579 billion, which represents a 48% increase compared to the same period last year. Accumulated revenue for the first eight months reached NT$39.86 billion, up 34% year-on-year. Passenger revenue in August reached NT$4.312 billion, marking a 45% increase, while cargo revenue rose 41% to NT$672 million, driven by sustained shipment demand for artificial intelligence and semiconductor products from Asia to North America. Starlux Airlines and Tigerair Taiwan

France Orders Eight Airbus U050 Capa-X Drones for Navy and Army：France's Aeronautical Maintenance Directorate (DMAé) has ordered four U050 Capa-X uncrewed aerial systems from Airbus Helicopters, comprising a total of eight aircraft. Announced on September 10, 2026, the order follows successful land and sea evaluation trials of an initial system acquired in late 2025. France Orders Eight Airbus U050

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US House report calls for long-term study of brain injury risks in Navy pilots from carrier operations：The US House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Subcommittee on Military and Foreign Affairs published a staff report on September 8, 2026, calling for a long-term study of whether repeated aircraft carrier launches, landings and maneuvers that place intense physical forces on the body can damage Navy pilots' brains over the course of their careers. US House report calls for long-term

US Air Force A-10 and F-15 Fighter Jets Reportedly Damaged in Jordan Missile Strike：multiple US Air Force aircraft were damaged in an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan overnight on September 8 and 9, 2026. US Air Force A-10 and F-15 Fighter

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United Airlines Cancels Planned Boeing 777 9/11 Commemorative Flyover：United Airlines has canceled a planned commemorative flyover involving a Boeing 777 aircraft that was originally scheduled to mark the anniversary of September 11. The memorial flight had been specifically timed by the carrier to align with the exact moment of impact of Flight UA175. United Airlines Cancels Planned

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US Army picks Boeing, Anduril interceptor for Phase 2 of IFPC air defense competition：The US Army has selected Boeing to advance to Phase 2 of the Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) Increment 2 Second Interceptor competition. US Army picks Boeing Anduril

France backs Dassault VORTEX reusable spaceplane program：French President Emmanuel Macron announced on 10 September 2026 at the International Space Summit in Paris that France will support Dassault Aviation’s VORTEX reusable spaceplane program. A statement from Dassault said an official Élysée document listing the summit’s announcements also confirms French support for VORTEX. France backs Dassault VORTEX

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