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Piper JetProp crash in Wisconsin kills six; pilot reported icing：A Piper JetProp DLX crashed in Wisconsin on October 13, 2026, killing five adults and a child. The aircraft went down in a wooded area in the Town of Dellona, near Wisconsin Dells. Piper JetProp crash in Wisconsin

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an Seeks Cooperation on Songshan Airport Relocation：Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended an Executive Yuan meeting and said before it that Songshan Airport relocation would be explained and discussed there, with views exchanged on an overall assessment. He also said he was willing to work with the central government to pursue the relocation goal. His remarks described a goal for discussion and cooperation, not a completed relocation. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an Seeks

China Airlines adds points for Eco Travel offsets in updated program：China Airlines said its Easy Travel membership program has added a points-reward mechanism. Members can earn Easy Travel points after completing a carbon offset through Eco Travel. When points accumulated with other challenge activities reach eight, members can receive ticket-purchase offers. China Airlines adds points for Eco

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BIRD completes Global 7500 missile-defense installation and EASA certification：BIRD Aerosystems has completed installation of its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS) on a Bombardier Global 7500 and received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification. Ondas announced the certification on October 13, 2026. BIRD completes Global 7500

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Horizon Air pilots accuse employer of 'corporate greed' as staff hold picket：Horizon Air pilots have accused their employer of showing a "pattern of mismanagement and corporate greed" that has affected negotiations over wages and conditions. Horizon Air pilots accuse employer

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British Airways to Use Boeing 787 on Heathrow–Madrid Route This Winter：British Airways will fly the Boeing 787 on its short-haul route from its main hub at London Heathrow (LHR) to Madrid–Barajas this winter, according to Simple Flying’s summary. The summary identifies Madrid as Spain’s capital and describes it as a key short-haul route for the airline because it is home to oneworld partner Iberia. British Airways to Use Boeing 787 on

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Japan Airlines orders up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 jets for J-AIR fleet replacement：Japan Airlines (JAL) announced on October 14, 2026, that it has ordered up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to replace the regional jet fleet of its subsidiary J-AIR. The order includes 16 firm aircraft and 10 options, with deliveries scheduled to begin in fiscal year 2029. Japan Airlines orders up to 26

Airbus Forecasts Airlines Will Need 2.4 Million New Workers by 2045：Airbus says airlines will need 2.4 million new workers by 2045. The Simple Flying headline also says the aviation services sector will double, placing the workforce projection alongside the sector outlook. Airbus Forecasts Airlines Will Need

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Emirates to Restore 17-Hour Nonstop A380 Service to Houston in Three Weeks：Simple Flying reports that Emirates will restore Airbus A380 flights to Houston in three weeks. The headline describes the nonstop route as a 17-hour service, while the summary identifies the Houston flights as a restoration. Emirates to Restore 17-Hour Nonstop

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