✈️ [2026-10-31] SKYTICAL Afternoon Aviation BriefingBETA
Some information is not yet complete. This edition summarizes the aviation developments currently confirmed.
🚨 Safety events & emergencies
Italian Army CH-47 crashes during training in Bosnia, killing four and injuring 11：An Italian Army CH-47 assigned to the EUFOR Althea mission crashed during training in the Gorice area of Bosnia and Herzegovina's Brčko District on 29 October 2026. Four people aboard were killed and 11 injured; none of the injured are in life-threatening condition. The cause is undetermined, and the Italian Ministry of Defence and EUFOR have opened separate investigations. Italian Army CH-47
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🇹🇼 Taiwan aviation (civil + military)
No new aviation developments in this category appear in the articles collected for this edition.
🌐 International aviation industry news
Philippine Airlines launches daily A350-1000 service between Manila and San Francisco：Philippine Airlines has begun daily Manila–San Francisco service with its 382-seat Airbus A350-1000, including 42 business-class suites. From 1 November, PR104 will arrive in San Francisco at 19:45 and PR105 will depart San Francisco at 22:40, adjusting schedules for the end of daylight saving time in the United States. PAL A350-1000
File photo · John Andrei Policarpio · CC BY-SA 4.0
Alaska Airlines' 737 MAX 10 premium layout puts seatback screens in first two cabins only：Alaska Airlines' announced premium 737 MAX 10 layout will have seatback screens only in its first two cabins, covering about 15% of roughly 159 seats; passengers in extra-legroom and standard economy will use their own devices. At least 25 aircraft will have this layout, expected to enter transcontinental service in 2028. The first aircraft delivered in 2027 will instead have 188 seats and bring-your-own-device service throughout. Alaska 737 MAX 10
File photo · Jason Crotty · CC BY 4.0
Taiwan Interior Ministry review finds 32 drones across three agencies：Taiwan's Interior Ministry is reviewing agency purchases involving drones made by Asia Tech. Its preliminary count found 32 drones across three agencies. Thirty drones procured by the Immigration Agency have not been delivered; the ministry said the contract bars delivery of Asia Tech-made drones or other products involving China-made goods and allows claims for contractual violations. Drone procurement review