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Taiwan CAA Says All Domestic Flights Will Be Canceled Tomorrow as International Schedules May Change：Taiwan’s Civil Aeronautics Administration said all domestic flights are scheduled to be canceled tomorrow, while international schedules may continue to change because of the typhoon. It urged passengers to confirm their flights with their airlines before departure. As of 18:00 today, 126 domestic and 40 international flights had been canceled. Uni Air and Mandarin Airlines each added two Penghu flights today to move stranded passengers. domestic flight cancellations

China Airlines Says Some A350s Have No Wi-Fi, While Free Access Depends on Cabin and Membership：China Airlines lists the A350 as a Wi-Fi-equipped type but says service is unavailable on certain aircraft. An A350 booking or A359 code does not guarantee connectivity. Where Wi-Fi is available, Economy passengers receive free text messaging, while Premium Business, Premium Economy and eligible members receive free browsing. Paid plans also require the aircraft to have Wi-Fi service. China Airlines A350 Wi-Fi

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China Airlines Adds Capacity With Ex-Sichuan A350s, While B-18920 Has 331 Seats and Upgrades Remain Pending：China Airlines introduced A350-900s formerly operated by Sichuan Airlines to add widebody capacity. Its official B-18920 seat map lists 331 seats in two classes, unlike the airline’s original 306-seat configuration. On May 8, 2026, China Airlines disclosed an upgrade project for three A350s but did not provide individual aircraft schedules or completion dates; the disclosure does not establish that the aircraft have already been refurbished. ex-Sichuan A350 cabin

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European Countries Weigh Broader Counter-Drone Powers for Infrastructure Operators as France Passes Law：Several European countries are considering broader counter-drone powers for critical-infrastructure operators and contractors, including measures traditionally handled by state authorities. Governments still need to resolve who may respond and how liability would apply if a downed drone causes injury or property damage. France passed a law in August allowing operators and contractors to detect, jam and shoot down drones near designated facilities. infrastructure counter-drone powers

Saudia and Riyadh Air Reroute Riyadh-Bound Passengers Through Al Qassim, With Free Bus Transfers：Saudia and Riyadh Air are routing passengers bound for Riyadh through Al Qassim Airport, followed by a road journey of more than four hours. King Khalid International Airport reopened on October 18 but remains subject to operational restrictions. Riyadh Air arranged special flights to Al Qassim from London Heathrow, Madrid and Bangkok on October 22. Passengers can continue by complimentary bus included in the ticket, though arrangements may change. Al Qassim Riyadh transfers

IATA and OneVasco Integrate Visa Service With Timatic, Linking Entry Checks to Applications：IATA and OneVasco announced that OneVasco’s visa concierge service will be integrated into Timatic Solutions, allowing travelers to move from checking entry requirements to applying for a visa. The service will be offered to airlines as an optional addition and integrated with Timatic Web and Timatic Widget. Timatic travel information will also be incorporated into OneVasco’s visa platform. Timatic visa integration

Armenia’s First L-39 Skyfox Appears in Air Force Markings, With Order and Delivery Details Undisclosed：Photographs released by Armenia’s Ministry of Defense show Defense Minister Suren Papikyan inspecting an L-39 Skyfox in Armenian Air Force markings during a visit to Aero Vodochody’s factory on October 20, 2026. Papikyan said the aircraft would soon fly in Armenia. A report said up to four aircraft could arrive in the coming weeks, but neither the order quantity nor a delivery schedule has been formally disclosed. Armenia L-39 Skyfox

Event photo · Armenian Ministry of Defense

Singapore Airlines Announces KrisWorld Upgrade With 4K OLED Touchscreens and 2,500 Content Options：Singapore Airlines announced an inflight entertainment upgrade on October 21, 2026. The new KrisWorld platform will offer 4K OLED touchscreens, spatial audio, Bluetooth pairing and 2,500 content options. The redesigned interface adds clearer menus, improved search and a mini player. Passengers who log in with KrisFlyer credentials will receive personalized recommendations and flight information and can sync viewing history across flights. KrisWorld 4K OLED upgrade

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BAE Systems Says TRV-150 Intercepted Multiple Attack Drones in Florida Trial Without Landing to Reload：BAE Systems said on October 21, 2026, that the TRV-150 intercepted multiple one-way attack drones during a single flight in a late-September trial at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The armed drone, based on Malloy Aeronautics’ T-150, used a three-pod launcher carrying APKWS rockets and engaged targets in succession without landing or reloading. The number of drones intercepted and rockets fired, as well as the targets’ identities, were not disclosed. TRV-150 drone interceptions

Event photo · U.S. Army photo