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STARLUX Takes Delivery of Fifth A350-1000 as B-58555 Departs Toulouse for Taiwan：STARLUX Airlines took delivery of its fifth Airbus A350-1000, registered B-58555, in France on October 16, 2026. Aviation Flights records show that the aircraft subsequently operated delivery flight SJX2351, departing Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) for Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) at 1:28 a.m. Taipei time on October 17. The delivery and departure dates fall on different calendar days because of the time difference. STARLUX Takes Delivery of Fifth

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PlaneSense plans Galileo satellite Wi-Fi for all 71 Pilatus aircraft：PlaneSense plans to equip all 71 of its Pilatus aircraft with Gogo Galileo satellite Wi-Fi by the end of 2027. PlaneSense announced its selection of the system on October 15, 2026. The agreement covers its current fleet and future aircraft deliveries. The aircraft include PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 jets. PlaneSense plans Galileo satellite

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Delta Announces New Boeing 757-200 Flights Between Boston and Reykjavík：Delta Air Lines has announced new Boeing 757-200 flights between Boston and Reykjavík. Simple Flying’s summary places the flights in a new 2027 transatlantic schedule and says the schedule extends Boston’s European reach. Delta Announces New Boeing 757-200

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JetBlue plans December BlueFirst debut on three routes with introductory fares：Simple Flying reports that JetBlue plans to debut BlueFirst in December on three routes. Flights are on sale with introductory fares. The report's summary describes flexible BlueFirst bundles that pair priority bags and boarding with an elevated in-cabin experience on the launch routes. JetBlue plans December BlueFirst

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Italy restores full air traffic capacity after data network failure disrupts flights：Italy restored full air traffic capacity on October 16, 2026, after a data network failure earlier in the day forced controllers to sharply reduce capacity, leaving passengers facing delays and cancellations across the country. Italy restores full air traffic

FAA seeks stake in Air Space Intelligence, with terms still preliminary：the FAA is seeking an ownership stake in Air Space Intelligence, which is developing a new AI-supported air traffic management system. The reported preliminary terms would allow the government to buy shares at a set price, and the FAA is negotiating the arrangement. The company won an FAA contract in June 2026 to develop two connected systems for managing air traffic. FAA seeks stake in Air Space

American Airlines to add Barcelona, Venezuela to network with 2027 route launch：American Airlines is adding Barcelona to its growing Venezuela network, according to Simple Flying. The report describes the addition as part of a growing Venezuela network. American Airlines to add Barcelona

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