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Mandarin Airlines Launches Direct Taitung-Penghu Charter Flights：Mandarin Airlines, in partnership with Grand Tour Travel Agency, has launched non-stop charter flights between Taitung and Penghu, with inaugural services commencing on September 11, 2026. The direct flight shortens travel time between the two destinations to 75 minutes. Mandarin Airlines Launches Direct

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2,977 Drones Recreate Twin Towers Over New York Harbor for 9/11 25th Anniversary：On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, a public commemorative drone light display titled '2,977 Lights Over New York Harbor' was presented over New York Harbor on the evening of September 10, 2026. The public art installation utilized 2,977 illuminated drones, with each drone representing one individual killed during the 2001 terrorist attacks. According to AeroTime, the event was organized as a free public gathering centered on reflection and unity. 2,977 Drones Recreate Twin Towers

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FAA Proposes $77,750 Fine Against TiendaMIA Xipron for Hazardous Materials Violations：The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a $77,750 civil penalty against TiendaMIA Xipron, Inc., of Medley, Florida, for allegedly violating U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations. FAA Proposes 77,750 Fine Against

Horizon Aircraft wins Cavorite X7 order from V Star; full-scale aircraft expected in six to nine months：Horizon Aircraft CEO Brandon Robinson stated at the Farnborough Airshow that the company expects to complete a full-scale Cavorite X7 within the next six to nine months, following the completion of a half-scale model. Horizon Aircraft wins Cavorite X7

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Airbus starts share buyback to support employee share plans, up to 4.1m shares：Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) said it is commencing a share buyback programme to support future employee share ownership plan activities and equity-based compensation plans. Airbus starts share buyback to

Vietravel Airlines Orders 50 Airbus Aircraft as Vietnam Airlines Signs MOU for Five A350s：Vietravel Airlines signed an agreement to purchase 50 Airbus aircraft on September 10, 2026, during a bilateral summit in Paris. The commitment includes 20 A220s and 30 Airbus A321 (ICAO type code A321) aircraft. The carrier stated that it expects the A321 portion of the deal to comprise both A321neo and A321XLR variants, with initial deliveries scheduled to begin in 2029. Vietravel Airlines Orders 50 Airbus

Event photo · Vietravel Airlines

Shenzhen Airlines to Launch Four-Weekly Shenzhen-Sydney Service in December：Shenzhen Airlines is set to launch a new four-times-weekly service connecting Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in China and Sydney Airport (SYD) in Australia starting December 14, 2026. The route will further strengthen air links between Australia and China, marking Shenzhen Airlines' entry as Sydney Airport's newest carrier. Shenzhen Airlines to Launch

Event photo · Sydney Airport