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Komatsu Airport (KMQ) Runway Damage Forces Temporary Closure; EVA Air BR158 Holds Before Returning to Taoyuan：Komatsu Airport (KMQ) in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, temporarily closed its runway on the morning of October 5 after damage was discovered, forcing several inbound flights to divert, return to their departure airports or be canceled. EVA Air flight BR158 from Taiwan was also affected. After reaching airspace near Komatsu and being unable to land, the aircraft remained airborne for a period before abandoning the approach and returning to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Komatsu Airport KMQ Runway Damage

British Airways BA295 Suffers Cabin Depressurization Over Irish Sea, 777 Makes Emergency Descent and Returns to London：A British Airways Boeing 777-200ER operating from London to Chicago suffered a cabin depressurization while crossing the Irish Sea on October 5, prompting the crew to make an emergency descent and return to the United Kingdom. The aircraft landed safely at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). The flight was BA295, bound for Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and was operated by G-VIIA. British Airways BA295 Suffers Cabin

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British Airways Adds 10 New Cities in 2026 & 2027：British Airways is adding 10 new destination cities in 2026 and 2027, according to a report. British Airways Adds 10 New Cities

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Aero and Thales expand L-39 Skyfox counter-drone role with guided rockets：Aero Vodochody and Thales Belgium have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to further develop the counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) capabilities of the L-39 Skyfox jet, including continued integration and testing of Thales’ 70 mm rocket system. Aero and Thales expand L-39 Skyfox

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British Airways unveils new Airbus A380 cabin with 106 business-class seats, world's largest layout：British Airways has unveiled an all-new cabin interior for its Airbus A380, according to Simple Flying, which showcased the design in photographs. British Airways unveils new Airbus

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Cathay Cargo Wins ATW Cargo Operator of the Year Again as A350F Deliveries Set to Expand Capacity：Cathay Cargo has again received major industry recognition, winning Cargo Operator of the Year in Air Transport World's 2027 Airline Industry Achievement Awards. It is the fourth time Cathay Cargo has received the honor since 2023, following previous wins in 2023, 2025 and 2026. Cathay Cargo Wins ATW Cargo Operator