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Saudia pilot killed, aircraft damaged in attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport (RUH)：Saudia has confirmed that a pilot was killed and one of the airline's aircraft was damaged during an attack on King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh on October 8, 2026. Saudia pilot killed aircraft damaged

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Cessna Citation CJ1 crashes and catches fire during takeoff in Pennsylvania：A Cessna Citation CJ1 crashed and caught fire during takeoff at Bedford County Airport in Pennsylvania on October 7, 2026. The Federal Aviation Administration said the crash occurred at about 10:45 a.m. local time during departure and that it is investigating. Cessna Citation CJ1 crashes and

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Airbus delivered 72 aircraft in September 2026, needs over 100 a month for 870 goal：Airbus confirmed on October 8, 2026, that it delivered 72 aircraft to 37 customers during September 2026, including Delta Air Lines, British Airways and Emirates. Airbus delivered 72 aircraft in

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Ohio Future Forum spotlights Taiwan's drone industry and supply-chain ties：Ohio's annual Future Forum, focused on technology, infrastructure, and transport manufacturing, was held on the 8th at a transportation research center in East Liberty. The Taiwan session focused on semiconductors, drones, and tire technology, as well as developments including self-driving taxis, autonomous trucks, and uncrewed-vehicle delivery and freight. Ohio Future Forum spotlights Taiwan

X-BAT public and private commitments reach USD400 million：Shield AI announced on October 8 a USD150 million US Navy modification supporting exportability features for X-BAT, matched by USD150 million of company investment. Separate August commitments of USD50 million each from government and company bring announced public and private commitments to USD400 million. That total is not all Navy funding. X-BAT public and private commitments

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Airbus confirms Avolon firm order for 110 A330-900 and A320neo jets：Airbus said on October 9, 2026, that Avolon had placed a firm order for 110 aircraft. The order comprises 35 A330-900s and 75 A320neo Family jets. Airbus confirms Avolon firm order

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Lessor Avolon places firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft：Airbus said on 9 October 2026 that Avolon, described as a leading global aviation finance company, has placed a firm order for 110 Airbus aircraft, comprising 35 A330-900 and 75 A320neo Family aircraft. Lessor Avolon places firm order for

RwandAir chief urges deadlines for implementing Africa’s single aviation market：At the 10th Aviation Africa Summit, held at the Sarit Expo Centre on September 9 and 10, 2026, RwandAir chief executive Yvonne Makolo said governments, civil aviation authorities and airlines needed fixed deadlines for implementing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). She said the industry needed to move beyond talking and signing and deliver implementation. RwandAir chief urges deadlines for

easyJet Cuts Winter Schedule, Removing 700,000 Seats：Simple Flying reports that easyJet is making major cuts to its winter schedule, with 700,000 seats being removed. The headline calls this “another” 700,000-seat reduction. The reported change concerns the winter schedule and seat capacity. easyJet Cuts Winter Schedule

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Southwest Airlines gate agents process passengers manually after nationwide system outage：Simple Flying reported that a nationwide system outage forced Southwest Airlines employees to process passengers manually. Southwest Airlines gate agents

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