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Cessna 210 crashes in Louisiana after engine separates; pilot has minor injuries：A Cessna 210 crashed in a field near Louisiana Regional Airport (REG), in Gonzales, Louisiana, on October 13, 2026, shortly after takeoff. The airplane came to rest upside down. AeroTime reported that the 74-year-old pilot suffered minor injuries. Cessna 210 crashes in Louisiana

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FAA launches searchable MedGuide for pilots and air traffic controllers：The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced MedGuide, an online tool for US pilots and air traffic controllers to check which medications they can take and how long they may need to wait before returning to duty. The searchable guide covers prescription and over-the-counter drugs, with waiting-period information after starting a medication or taking later doses. FAA launches searchable MedGuide for

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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Airbus forecasts aviation industry will need 2.44 million workers by 2045：In its Global Services Forecast released on October 14, Airbus estimates the global aviation industry will need 2.44 million workers by 2045. The projected requirement includes 660,000 pilots, 730,000 maintenance technicians and 1.05 million cabin crew. Airbus forecasts aviation industry

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Alaska Airlines to Be First With Lie-Flat Bed on Boeing 737 MAX 10：Simple Flying’s headline says Alaska Airlines will be the first to put a “real lie-flat bed” on the Boeing 737 MAX 10. The wording presents this as a future cabin feature. The item’s accompanying summary identifies the aircraft’s planned seating fit as 12 Aurora seats. Alaska Airlines to Be First With

King Khalid International Airport records 81.4% disrupted departures：King Khalid International Airport was scheduled to handle 366 departing flights on 15 October. Cirium data cited by Aerospace Global News recorded 298 as cancelled or no-fly, a disruption rate of 81.4%. King Khalid International Airport

France’s Air and Space Force operates Rafale and CN235 aircraft from civilian airports：The French Air and Space Force operated three Rafale fighters and two CASA CN235 transport aircraft from two civilian airports during BASEX. The exercise ran across France from September 23 to October 2, 2026. Deployments to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) and Dinard Airport (DNR) were conducted under FRA-ACE, France’s adaptation of NATO’s Agile Combat Employment concept. France s Air and Space Force

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Boeing CEO to Discuss Certification Reform with U.S. Transportation Secretary：AeroTime, citing Bloomberg, reports that Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg will meet U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in Savannah, Georgia, on October 15, 2026. RTX’s Christopher Calio and GE Aerospace’s Larry Culp are also among the industry leaders who will meet. Participants will consider how the certification process involving aircraft, parts and components could be streamlined. Boeing CEO to Discuss Certification

Emirates to hold first pilot recruitment roadshow in the Philippines：Emirates will hold its first pilot recruitment roadshow in the Philippines on October 28 and 29, 2026. The airline announced the event on October 8 and is partnering with local recruitment agency Industrial Personnel and Management Services Inc. (IPAMS). Sessions are scheduled for 10:00 and 13:00 local time on October 28, and 10:00 local time on October 29. Emirates to hold first pilot

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