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Passengers Battle Power Bank Fire Aboard Indian A321neo; Flight Diverts：Simple Flying reported that passengers aboard an Indian A321neo battled a power bank fire in an overhead bin. The headline says the aircraft was forced to divert. The summary describes the flight as a trip across India and says travelers struggled to stop the flames from spreading. Passengers Battle Power Bank Fire

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Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 avoids tail strike by inches at LAX as pilots abort landing：A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 avoided a tail strike by inches at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as pilots aborted the landing, according to Simple Flying. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 avoids tail

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China Airlines Taoyuan–Hong Kong Flights Move to Terminal 2 From October 25：China Airlines has announced that its flights between Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) will operate from Terminal 2 (T2) at Taoyuan Airport from October 25, 2026. Passenger check-in, departure and arrival immigration procedures, and baggage claim will also move to Terminal 2. The airline published the notice on its website on September 10. China Airlines Taoyuan Hong Kong

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Starlux September Revenue Rises 69% as Passenger and Cargo Sales Grow：Starlux Airlines reported September revenue of NT$4.975 billion, up 69% year on year. Passenger revenue was NT$3.72 billion, up 70%, while cargo revenue reached NT$706 million, up 5% from August and 59% year on year. The airline said the traditional cargo peak season was arriving, with demand from the AI-server supply chain, shipments of semiconductor equipment and electronic components, and year-end shopping-season stocking needs contributing to stronger demand for air-cargo capacity. Starlux said it was optimistic about the cargo market. Starlux September Revenue Rises 69

Avolon Announces 250 Airbus and Boeing Aircraft Orders, Pending Approval：Aircraft lessor Avolon says it has placed orders for 250 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. The announced breakdown is 140 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and 110 Airbus jets, including 75 A320neo family aircraft and 35 A330neo family aircraft. Avolon Announces 250 Airbus and

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Spanish helicopter operator Eliance files for preliminary creditor protection：Spanish helicopter operator Eliance has filed for preliminary creditor protection. AeroTime says the move is one step short of placing the business under judiciary supervision and was prompted by Eliance’s troubled financial situation, with reported short-term liquidity issues. Spanish helicopter operator Eliance

Heathrow Says More Than 40 Airlines Seek Slots as Expansion Calls Intensify：London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) says more than 40 airlines are currently seeking access to its slots, as calls for expansion and a third runway intensify. Airport management said on October 12, 2026, that demand for access continues to exceed available capacity. It said this is forcing airlines to choose competing hubs overseas and taking connectivity, trade and growth opportunities away from the UK. Heathrow Says More Than 40 Airlines

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Airbus U740 Valkyrie completes first European flight：Airbus says the U740 Valkyrie uncrewed combat aircraft has completed its first flight in Europe. The flight took place at a test facility in Northern Europe, and Airbus said the aircraft achieved all objectives. Airbus U740 Valkyrie completes first

Cummings Aerospace demonstrates single-operator control of two Hellhound S3 attack drones：Cummings Aerospace announced on October 12, 2026, that it had demonstrated the simultaneous operation of two jet-powered Hellhound S3 attack drones using a single handheld controller. The company said the test took place on August 25, 2026, at the Pendleton UAS Range in Oregon, with the drones launched sequentially from a new launcher mounted on a Polaris utility vehicle. Cummings Aerospace demonstrates

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