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詠昇電子 Signs 台灣銀行 Drone Supply Contract for Training Sets：詠昇電子, a subsidiary of 世紀民生, secured the “training drone set” item under 台灣銀行採購部’s joint supply contract for drone sets and completed signing today. Estimated procurement demand from agencies is 3,894 units, and the estimated contract value is about NT$132 million. 詠 昇 電 子 Signs 台 灣 銀 行 Drone Supply

U.S. Activates Restrictions on Unauthorized Drones Along Southern Border：The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Department of War (DoW) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a coordinated temporary flight restriction for drones along the southern U.S. border. The restriction is effective today. It prohibits unauthorized drone activity from the surface to 400 feet above ground level and extends one nautical mile north of the U.S.-Mexico border. U.S. Activates Restrictions on

FAA and NATCA reach 2.8% pay deal for air traffic controllers：The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) have reached a deal to provide air traffic controllers with a 2.8% pay increase. The FAA said the increase takes effect Oct. 18 and is retroactive to the beginning of the year. FAA and NATCA reach 2.8 pay deal for

J-Air orders up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 aircraft for fleet renewal：J-Air, the regional carrier of Japan Airlines, is adding up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. The package comprises 16 firm orders and 10 options. The aircraft are intended to replace the carrier’s E170/E190 fleet, with deliveries expected from 2029, Aerospace Global News reported. J-Air orders up to 26 Embraer

Lufthansa orders extra fuel on select Frankfurt-bound flights amid supply concerns：Simple Flying reports that Lufthansa has ordered select flights bound for Frankfurt to carry extra fuel over concerns about supply. The source's summary says the news follows flight cuts earlier in the year and attributes those cuts to the fuel price crisis. Lufthansa orders extra fuel on

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Airbus secures ACG order for 75 A320neo family aircraft：Airbus has secured an order from Aviation Capital Group (ACG) for 75 A320neo family aircraft. AeroTime described it as the US lessor’s largest aircraft purchase to date. ACG said the aircraft are scheduled to arrive between 2032 and 2035. Airbus secures ACG order for 75

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Russian Airports Restrict Operations Amid Overnight Drone Activity：Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Domodedovo Airport (DME), Vnukovo Airport and Zhukovsky Airport (ZIA) faced restrictions between October 15 and 16, 2026, to “ensure flight safety.” Interfax also reported that St Petersburg Pulkovo Airport (LED) suspended flight operations overnight. Russian media reported restricted operations at 22 airports in total. Russian Airports Restrict Operations

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