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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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Montana's 120th Airlift Wing Transitions to C-130J-30：Simple Flying’s report summary says Montana’s 120th Airlift Wing is transitioning to the C-130J-30. The change is described as underway, not as a completed transition, so the available information supports describing it as an ongoing change. Montana s 120th Airlift Wing

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US lifts restrictions on Mexican airlines, reopening Mexico City route applications：The United States has dropped restrictions on Mexican airlines, reopening the way for Mexico's carriers to apply for new US routes from Mexico City, according to Simple Flying. US lifts restrictions on Mexican

US Air Traffic Controllers Get Nearly 3% Pay Rise Under Deal Ending Early Departures：Simple Flying reports that a new deal provides US air traffic controllers with a pay increase of nearly 3%. The headline also says the deal does not allow controllers to leave work early, and the summary characterizes this as ending longstanding early-leave habits. The report describes changes to both pay and early departure practices under the same agreement. US Air Traffic Controllers Get