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China Airlines Passenger Load Factor Rises to Over 80% Amid Network Expansion Plans：Speaking at a press conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands, celebrating the 15th anniversary of China Airlines joining the SkyTeam alliance, General Manager Chen Han-ming announced that the airline's passenger load factor has risen from around 70 percent in the past to between 82 percent and 85 percent. Chen attributed the performance boost to group travel operations and noted that transit passenger proportions are growing steadily, with North American routes seeing 60 percent transit passengers and European routes reaching 50 percent. China Airlines Passenger Load Factor

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China Airlines Targets NT$80 Billion Monthly Cargo Revenue in Q4：China Airlines President Chen Han-ming stated on September 16 in Amsterdam that the carrier has achieved strong cargo performance this year by effectively matching market demand with its fleet capacity. Speaking at an event marking the airline's 15th anniversary of joining the SkyTeam alliance, Chen outlined operational goals for the fourth quarter, targeting maintaining monthly cargo revenue at NT$80 billion. China Airlines Targets NT 80 Billion

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Honeywell Aerospace Considers Acquisitions to Ease Supply Bottlenecks：Honeywell Aerospace Chief Executive Officer Jim Currier stated that the company would consider acquiring smaller firms to perform more manufacturing work internally, addressing ongoing supplier quality problems and delivery delays. Speaking at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference in Dana Point, California, on September 15, 2026, Currier explained that targeted acquisitions could help Honeywell Aerospace bring back specialized work that had been outsourced between 2010 and 2019. Honeywell Aerospace Considers

NTSB Rejects 33% of FAA Responses to Washington DC Crash Safety Recommendations：The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has classified 33 percent of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) responses to safety recommendations issued after the 2025 Washington DC (DCA) crash as unacceptable. The NTSB officially rejected one-third of the safety responses submitted by the aviation regulator regarding the recommendations. NTSB Rejects 33 of FAA Responses to

Swarm Aero Unveils Gamera Drone, Targeting 9,000-nm Range at Lower Cost：California-based Swarm Aero has unveiled Gamera, a large military drone designed to fly more than 9,000 nautical miles and deliver long-range weapons at a lower cost than existing aircraft, according to the company. A full-size model was displayed at the Air & Space Forces Association's Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland. Swarm Aero Unveils Gamera Drone

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Boeing Nears Deal to Finalize 150-Jet 737 MAX Order with Turkish Airlines：Boeing is nearing an agreement to finalize a purchase of up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft by Turkish Airlines, following an engine maintenance dispute that previously threatened to derail the transaction, according to a report by Reuters. Boeing Nears Deal to Finalize

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Boeing and Korean Air Finalize Order for 103 Widebody and Single-Aisle Jets：Boeing and Korean Air announced on September 16, 2026, that the airline has finalized an order for 103 Boeing aircraft across its widebody and single-aisle airplane families. The deal comprises 20 777-9, 25 787-10, 50 737-10, and eight 777-8 Freighter aircraft. Boeing and Korean Air Finalize Order

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Singapore Airlines Confirms Major Adjustments to 11-Hour Airbus A380 Route：Singapore Airlines has confirmed a major adjustment to one of its 11-hour Airbus A380 routes. According to a report by Simple Flying, this operational adjustment reshuffles the carrier's A380 flight network, which includes swapping its Dubai services to Airbus A350 aircraft. Additionally, its Auckland services are designed to feed dozens of onward destinations. Singapore Airlines Confirms Major

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