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China Airlines Launches Kaohsiung-Takamatsu Charters and Expands Asian Routes：China Airlines launched its exclusive charter service between Kaohsiung and Takamatsu on September 17, 2026. Operating three times a week on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, the charter flights provide direct air connectivity from southern Taiwan to Japan's Shikoku region. China Airlines Launches

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Taiwan Airlines Agree to Remove Full Names from Frontline Staff Name Tags：The Taoyuan Flight Attendants Union stated that China Airlines, EVA Airways, and STARLUX Airlines have agreed to stop displaying frontline employees' full names on name tags to protect personal privacy. A survey conducted by aviation unions revealed that nearly 40 percent of cabin and ground staff experienced harassment due to full-name disclosures on tags, with over 98 percent supporting the policy change. Taiwan Airlines Agree to Remove Full

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Frontier Airlines Allows Passengers to Cancel Flights 24 Hours Before Departure：Frontier Airlines is now allowing passengers to cancel any flight up to 24 hours before departure, according to a report by Simple Flying. The updated policy provides travelers with additional flexibility when managing their flight itineraries. Frontier Airlines Allows Passengers

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Wingcopter Unveils Wingcopter 262 Electric Reconnaissance Drone：German unmanned aircraft manufacturer Wingcopter has unveiled the Wingcopter 262, an all-electric reconnaissance drone. Designed for vertical takeoff and landing without launch equipment, the aircraft utilizes a tilt-rotor configuration to transition into fixed-wing flight. The drone features a 2.62-meter wingspan, a maximum takeoff weight of 10 kg, and can remain airborne for up to six hours with a tactical range of 150 kilometers. Wingcopter Unveils Wingcopter 262

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US Air Force May Keep RQ-4 Global Hawk Flying Until 2033：the United States Air Force may keep its RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft flying well into the 2030s. Specifically, the air force expects that the RQ-4 will continue to fly until 2033 to meet ongoing national defense and intelligence requirements. US Air Force May Keep RQ-4 Global

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BermudAir to Become First Embraer E190F Operator in the Americas：Bermuda-based carrier BermudAir is set to become the world's second operator of the Embraer E190 freighter (E190F), and the first in the Americas. This development follows a lease agreement signed with US-based lessor Regional One for a single converted aircraft. BermudAir to Become First Embraer