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Three killed as NBC helicopter crashes in LA while covering fatal bus collision：The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) confirmed that an NBC local news helicopter crashed in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles at 18:57 local time on September 15, 2026, killing three people on board. The helicopter was covering a bus collision that had already resulted in two other deaths. Three killed as NBC helicopter

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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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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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Saudi Arabia approves new low-cost carrier Air Arabia Alliance based in Dammam：Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted approval for a new national low-cost carrier (LCC) based in Dammam in the country's Eastern Region. The regulator issued an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the new carrier on Monday, September 14, after it completed required checks on safety, security, and operational quality. Saudi Arabia approves new low-cost

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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American Airlines Reportedly Sidelining A321XLR Business Suites Over Faulty Seat Controls：American Airlines is reportedly blocking multiple Flagship Suites on its Airbus A321XLR aircraft following repeated seat control malfunctions. According to a report by Simple Flying, recurring control system glitches have left the premium lie-flat seats stuck in place, preventing passengers from adjusting their seating positions during flights. American Airlines Reportedly

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Qantas Unveils Widebody-Grade Business Suites With Doors on Airbus A321XLR：Qantas has installed widebody-grade business class suites with privacy doors on its narrowbody Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The new premium seating option introduces lie-flat business suites—features traditionally associated with twin-aisle widebody aircraft—to the single-aisle plane model. Qantas Unveils Widebody-Grade

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Korean Air Finalizes $44.8 Billion Deal for 103 Boeing Aircraft and Engines：Korean Air has finalized a KRW 60 trillion (US$44.8 billion) agreement to acquire 103 Boeing aircraft, along with engines from GE Aerospace and CFM International. The deal, which completes a procurement plan first announced in August 2025, was formalized at a signing ceremony in Seoul on September 15, 2026. Korean Air Finalizes 44.8 Billion

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