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Cathay Cargo has been named ATW's 2027 Cargo Operator of the Year, its fourth
Cathay Pacific
10/06
Operations · Brief
British Airways unveils new Airbus A380 cabin with 106 business-class seats, world's largest layout
British Airways unveils new A380 cabin; 106 business-class seats; touted world's largest
Simple Flying
10/06
Operations · Brief
Starlux Airlines ups Taipei-Kuala Lumpur to daily flights, switches to A330neo
Starlux Airlines increases Taipei-Kuala Lumpur to daily service from today, operating A330neo
CNA Taiwan Airlines
10/06
Military · Brief
Aero and Thales expand L-39 Skyfox counter-drone role with guided rockets
Aero and Thales expand L-39 Skyfox counter-drone role with guided rockets
AeroTime
10/05
Operations
Lufthansa's First A350-1000 Completes Maiden Test Flight in Centenary Livery
Lufthansa's First A350-1000 Completes Maiden Test Flight in Centenary Livery
Lufthansa Group
10/05
Operations · Brief
British Airways Adds 10 New Cities in 2026 & 2027
British Airways Adds 10 New Cities in 2026 & 2027
Simple Flying
10/05
Safety
Komatsu Airport (KMQ) Runway Damage Forces Temporary Closure; EVA Air BR158 Holds Before Returning to Taoyuan
Komatsu Airport temporarily closed its runway on October 5 after pavement damage was discovered
Aviation Wire
10/05
Safety · Brief
Frontier Airlines Clears Plane After Man With Fake Boarding Pass Refuses To Leave
Frontier Airlines Clears Plane After Man With Fake Boarding Pass Refuses To Leave
Simple Flying
10/05
Business · Brief
Airbus Must Deliver 99 Jets a Month Through Year-End to Hit 2026 Target
Airbus needs 99 monthly deliveries by year-end; 2026 target in sight
Simple Flying
10/05
Operations
ANA's New Green Pokémon Jet Heads to Taipei Songshan on NH853, Giving Spotters a Chance to Photograph JA923A
ANA's new Green Pokémon Jet, Boeing 787-9 JA923A, is operating NH853 from Tokyo Haneda
ANA
10/05
Operations · Brief
American Airlines Ends Involuntarily Bumping Passengers From Flights
American Airlines ends involuntary bumping; staff ordered to find volunteers, even if delays result
Simple Flying
10/05
Operations
Cathay's 80th Anniversary 'Lettuce Leaf Sandwich' A350 Arrives in Taoyuan, Offering Spotters a Chance to Photograph B-LRJ
Cathay Pacific's 80th anniversary retro-livery Airbus A350-900 B-LRJ operated flight CX422 from Hong Kong
Flightradar24
10/05
Operations · Brief
Air Canada to Start 8-Hour Nonstop A321XLR Heathrow Flights in 2 Months; Routes Revealed
Air Canada to Start 8-Hour Nonstop A321XLR Heathrow Flights in 2 Months; Routes Revealed
Simple Flying
10/04
Business · Brief
FLYONE Armenia finalises order for two Airbus A321neo aircraft
FLYONE Armenia finalises order for two Airbus A321neo aircraft
Airbus
10/04
Operations · Brief
FAA breaks all-time record hiring 2,235 air traffic controller trainees
FAA exceeded its FY2026 goal hiring 2,235 trainees; most in history
FAA
10/04
Operations
Eastar Jet Teams Up With NMIXX for Special Livery, HL8717 Set to Enter Service in November
Eastar Jet is launching an NMIXX collaboration featuring Boeing 737-8 HL8717 in a special
Aju News
10/04
Safety · Brief
REACH medical helicopter crashes off Catalina Island; two killed, one missing
REACH helicopter crashes off Catalina; two dead, one missing; NTSB investigating
AeroTime
10/04
Operations
Etihad Expands Vietnam Airlines Codeshare to Hanoi–Kaohsiung Route
Etihad Expands Vietnam Airlines Codeshare to Hanoi–Kaohsiung Route
Etihad Airways
10/04
Operations · Brief
Autonomous Cessna Caravan completes 3,199-mile US cross-country flight
Modified Cessna Caravan flew 3,199 miles; no pilot control inputs
Simple Flying
10/04
Operations · Brief
United Passengers Stuck Nearly 12 Hours On Rome Flight That Never Took Off Given $175
Rome-bound United flight canceled after nearly 12-hour delay; passengers get $175
Simple Flying
10/04
Operations
Airbus A350F freighter completes its maiden flight
Airbus A350F freighter completes maiden flight; 4h10m flight; 9-month test campaign begins
Airbus
10/04
Safety · Brief
flydubai flight FZ1073 diverted to Saudi Arabia after cockpit violence; Israeli officials allege co-pilot bid
According to Aerospace Global News, a flydubai flight from Dubai (DXB) to Tel Aviv
Aerospace Global News
10/04
Operations · Brief
Strasbourg football stadium reuses 30 retired Airbus A340 fuselage panels for new shield
Racing Club Strasbourg's stadium reuses 196 panels of 30 retired Airbus A340s
Aerospace Global News
10/04
Safety
Taiwan CAA Fines EVA Air BR711 Captain NT$120,000 and First Officer NT$60,000 Over Taoyuan Tail Strike
EVA Air flight BR711 suffered a tail strike during a go-around at Taiwan Taoyuan
Mirror News
10/04
Operations · Brief
British Airways Plans to Remove 88 Economy Seats From Each Airbus A380
BA plans A380 retrofit; remove 88 economy seats per aircraft
Simple Flying
10/04
Operations
TUI Airways 787-8 Makes Rare Arrival at Taoyuan, Believed Bound for EGAT Maintenance
TUI Airways 787-8 Makes Rare Arrival at Taoyuan, Believed Bound for EGAT Maintenance
Flightradar24
10/04
Operations
KLM’s first Airbus A350-900 arrives in Amsterdam as long-haul fleet renewal advances
KLM’s first Airbus A350-900 arrives in Amsterdam as long-haul fleet renewal advances
KLM Newsroom
10/04
Operations · Brief
Pilot Benjamin McDaniel Recreates Mona Lisa in the Sky With Cessna R182
Pilot Benjamin McDaniel Recreates Mona Lisa in the Sky With Cessna R182
Simple Flying
10/03
Business · Brief
Norwegian Air Sued Over World Cup Post About Erling Haaland's Ponytail
Norwegian Air Shuttle faces costly legal battle over World Cup social media post
Simple Flying
10/03
Business · Brief
Blackstone launches defense firm Falcata targeting drone and missile technology
Blackstone forms Falcata; combines radar and navigation firms; $1bn committed
AeroTime
10/02
Operations
VietJet Adjusts November–December International Schedule, Temporarily Cuts Several Taiwan Routes
VietJet Adjusts November–December International Schedule, Temporarily Cuts Several Taiwan Routes
AeroRoutes
10/02
Operations · Brief
Philippine Airlines to restore nonstop Manila-Saipan flights from Oct 25, 2026
Philippine Airlines; nonstop flights resume Oct 25, 2026
AeroTime
10/02
Military · Brief
First two F-16V Block 70 jets land at Taiwan's Chihhang Air Base
First two F-16V Block 70 jets land at Taiwan's Chihhang Air Base
Central News Agency (CNA)
10/02
Operations
STARLUX Airlines takes delivery of its tenth A330-900, B-58310
STARLUX Airlines takes delivery of its tenth A330-900, B-58310
Planespotters.net
10/01
Regulation · Brief
Taiwan CAA: International fuel surcharges to rise from Oct 7
CAA: Short-haul surcharge to US$37.5; long-haul US$97.5
CAA Taiwan
10/01
Operations · Brief
China Airlines launches recruitment for over 100 cabin crew and cargo staff
China Airlines launches recruitment for over 100 cabin crew and cargo staff
CNA Taiwan Airlines
10/01
Safety
New Zealand TAIC issues final report on Q300 descent below safe altitude
New Zealand TAIC issues final report on Q300 descent below safe altitude
Transport Accident Investigation Commission
10/01
Business
CDB Aviation delivers first of four 737-8s to Norwegian
CDB Aviation delivers first of four 737-8s to Norwegian
CDB Aviation
10/01
Military
Boeing receives first full-rate production order for four MH-139As
Boeing receives first full-rate production order for four MH-139As
Boeing
10/01
Business
Volotea enters preliminary creditor talks and plans to reduce fleet to 30–35 aircraft
Volotea enters preliminary creditor talks and plans to reduce fleet to 30–35 aircraft
Europa Press
10/01
Military
US to transfer three King Air aircraft to Philippine Coast Guard, two with maritime ISR systems
Two of the three turboprops are to receive intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance kits under
USNI News
10/01
Business
RwandAir plans four more A330-200s this financial year for Europe and Far East growth
RwandAir plans four more A330-200s this financial year for Europe and Far East growth
AeroTime
10/01
Regulation
ACI EUROPE, IATA and partners form biometric-travel coalition with voluntary-use principles
ACI EUROPE, IATA and partners form biometric-travel coalition with voluntary-use principles
International Air Transport Association
10/01
Business
Malaysia Aviation Group signs deal to acquire Airbus-owned Sepang Aircraft Engineering
Malaysia Aviation Group signs deal to acquire Airbus-owned Sepang Aircraft Engineering
Bernama
10/01
Military
GE Aerospace and Poland's WZL-1 finalize licensed T700/CT7 engine MRO agreement
GE Aerospace and Poland's WZL-1 finalize licensed T700/CT7 engine MRO agreement
GE Aerospace
10/01
Business
Austrian Airlines sells final three 767-300ERs, ending scheduled service December 1
Austrian Airlines sells final three 767-300ERs, ending scheduled service December 1
ch-aviation
10/01
Business
AnimaWings enters judicial reorganization, operating two A320s with schedule changes
AnimaWings enters judicial reorganization, operating two A320s with schedule changes
AnimaWings
10/01
Operations
Air Astana to launch twice-weekly Astana–Bangkok A321LR service on December 11
Air Astana to launch twice-weekly Astana–Bangkok A321LR service on December 11
Kazakhstan Ministry of Transport
10/01
Safety
BFU interim report records brake inputs during Vietnam Airlines 787 Munich takeoff
BFU interim report records brake inputs during Vietnam Airlines 787 Munich takeoff
German Federal Bureau of Aircraft Accident Investigation
10/01
Business
Tigerair Taiwan launches Tigerhop with Scoot as first partner
Tigerair Taiwan launches Tigerhop with Scoot as first partner
Tigerair Taiwan
10/01
Business
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit final bids for TAP airline stake
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit final bids for TAP airline stake
Parpública
10/01
Regulation
Taiwan raises international airline fuel surcharges from October 7
Taiwan raises international airline fuel surcharges from October 7
Civil Aviation Administration, Taiwan
10/01
Military
Sweden assigns Gripen fighter aircraft to NATO air-defense mission in Poland
Sweden assigns Gripen fighter aircraft to NATO air-defense mission in Poland
Government Offices of Sweden
10/01
Business
FTAI acquires 27 Boeing 737-700s from WestJet
FTAI acquires 27 Boeing 737-700s from WestJet
FTAI Aviation
10/01
Business
Deutsche Aircraft opens D328eco final assembly line in Leipzig
Deutsche Aircraft opens D328eco final assembly line in Leipzig
Deutsche Aircraft
10/01
Regulation
FAA pauses 737 MAX 10 certification over software issue
FAA pauses 737 MAX 10 certification over software issue
Reuters
10/01
Business
Avolon agrees sale of 33-aircraft portfolio to Lesha Bank
Avolon agrees sale of 33-aircraft portfolio to Lesha Bank
Avolon
10/01
Military
U.S. Navy evaluates MQ-9B SeaGuardian uncrewed aircraft at Whidbey Island
GA-ASI says its maritime MQ-9B supports an ongoing capability assessment for the Seventh Fleet
General Atomics
10/01
Military
U.S. Navy selects Boeing for F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program
U.S. Navy selects Boeing for F/A-XX sixth-generation fighter program
Boeing
10/01
Business
Stratolaunch acquires Boeing 777-200ER for Talon-A air-launch missions
The company expects to complete modifications to its third carrier aircraft in 2027
Stratolaunch
10/01
Regulation
Pilatus PC-12 PRO Safety Autoland gains EASA and FAA certification
Pilatus announces dual-authority approval for its pilot-incapacitation emergency landing system
Pilatus
10/01
Safety
flydubai FZ1073 diverts to Tabuk after security incident; UAE investigation continues
flydubai FZ1073 diverts to Tabuk after security incident; UAE investigation continues
WAM / UAE GCAA
10/01
Business
Ethiopian Airlines places firm order for ten Boeing freighters, including eight 777-8Fs
The order comprises eight 777-8 Freighters and two 777 Freighters for cargo fleet expansion
Boeing
10/01
Regulation
FAA certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX
FAA certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX
Epic Aircraft
10/01
Military
BAE Systems wins AIMS certification for new F-16 identification system
The AN/APX-127(V)1 combines interrogation and transponder functions; first-lot deliveries are expected in 2026
BAE Systems
10/01
Military
U.S. Air Force awards Boeing $2.38 billion contract for 22 F-15EX fighters
U.S. Air Force awards Boeing $2.38 billion contract for 22 F-15EX fighters
Boeing
10/01
Operations
STARLUX launches Taipei–Bali service with five weekly flights
STARLUX launches Taipei–Bali service with five weekly flights
Central News Agency (CNA)
10/01
Business
Airbus A350F completes maiden flight and begins certification testing
Airbus A350F completes maiden flight and begins certification testing
Airbus
10/01
Business
FLYONE Armenia firms order for two A321neos in first direct Airbus purchase
FLYONE Armenia firms order for two A321neos in first direct Airbus purchase
Airbus
10/01
Business · Brief
STARLUX Airlines and American Airlines launch codeshare covering 20 North American destinations
STARLUX Airlines and American Airlines launch codeshare covering 20 North American destinations
STARLUX Airlines
10/01
Regulation · Brief
EUROCONTROL and EASA launch AVENIR Environmental Catalogue for ANSPs
EUROCONTROL and EASA launch AVENIR Environmental Catalogue; provides ANSPs with environmental tools overview
EASA
09/30
Operations
Tigerair Taiwan takes delivery of new A320neo B-50031 and begins ferry flight from France
Tigerair Taiwan takes delivery of new A320neo B-50031 and begins ferry flight from France
Planespotters.net
09/28
Operations · Brief
Etna ash forces Catania Airport to suspend flights, diverts at least 10 services
Etna ash shuts Catania airport; at least 10 flights diverted to Palermo, Trapani, Comiso
AeroTime
09/28
Operations · Brief
Do Private Jets Burn 10‑15% Less Fuel Per Mile By Cruising Above Airlines?
Do Private Jets Burn 10‑15% Less Fuel Per Mile By Cruising Above Airlines?
Simple Flying
09/27
Operations · Brief
FedEx Boeing 777F flies two giant pandas nonstop from Chengdu to Atlanta
FedEx 777F flies two pandas nonstop Chengdu to Atlanta; 15-hour flight
Simple Flying
09/26
Business · Brief
Alaska Airlines Expands Everett Presence, Plans 50% Seat Increase by Spring
Alaska Airlines Expands Everett Presence, Plans 50% Seat Increase by Spring
Simple Flying
09/25
Business
Turkish Airlines Finalizes Order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets with Options for 50 More
Turkish Airlines confirms 100 737 MAX 8 firm order; 50 options; deliveries 2033-2037
AeroTime
09/24
Business · Brief
EVA Air holds 6th supplier conference to accelerate supply-chain decarbonization
EVA Air holds 6th supplier day; over 130 suppliers attend; decarb focus
CNA Business and Finance
09/24
Operations · Brief
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to three cities as forces seize Mekelle Airport
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights after Mekelle Airport seized
AeroTime
09/24
Military
UK RAF Hawk T2 crashes near RAF Valley (RAF) in Wales; both pilots eject
RAF Hawk T2 crashed in Wales; both pilots ejected with likely minor injuries
AeroTime
09/23
Operations · Brief
Simple Flying: US Seeks Another $30 Billion for ATC Upgrades After Northeast Meltdown
Simple Flying: US Seeks Another $30 Billion for ATC Upgrades After Northeast Meltdown
Simple Flying
09/23
Operations · Brief
KLM plans to resume Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam flights within weeks
KLM plans to resume Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam flights; winter schedule starts October 25
AeroTime
09/23
Operations · Brief
Air New Zealand 787 flight canceled after alleged pilot fight during San Francisco layover
Air New Zealand cancels San Francisco-Auckland 787 flight after alleged pilot altercation during layover
Simple Flying
09/22
Operations · Brief
IATA World Safety and Operations Conference in Istanbul to Focus on Human Edge
IATA World Safety and Operations Conference in Istanbul to Focus on Human Edge
AeroTime
09/22
Regulation · Brief
US GAO Warns Cybersecurity Gaps in Aircraft Communications Could Put Flights at Risk
US GAO Warns Cybersecurity Gaps in Aircraft Communications Could Put Flights at Risk
AeroTime
09/22
Regulation · Brief
US airlines oppose Air China request for extra New York and Washington flights
US airlines oppose Air China's bid for extra New York Washington flights
AeroTime
09/22
Safety · Brief
Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in Yosemite National Park, Killing Two
Firefighting Helicopter Crashes in Yosemite National Park, Killing Two
AeroTime
09/22
Business · Brief
Air Canada to Receive 30 Airbus A321XLRs Powered by PW GTF Advantage Engines
Air Canada to Receive 30 Airbus A321XLRs Powered by PW GTF Advantage Engines
Simple Flying
09/22
Operations · Brief
Air Canada to Launch 11 New Nonstop Long-Haul Routes
Air Canada to Launch 11 New Nonstop Long-Haul Routes
Simple Flying
09/22
Regulation · Brief
14 Small US Cities Awarded $12 Million in Federal Funding to Support Air Service
14 Small US Cities Awarded $12 Million in Federal Funding to Support Air Service
Simple Flying
09/22
Safety
French BEA Reenacts Night Flight to Probe Nice Runway Confusion Incident
French BEA Reenacts Night Flight to Probe Nice Runway Confusion Incident
AeroTime
09/21
Business · Brief
Boeing CEO warns 777X certification could be halted if 17,000 engineers strike
Boeing CEO warns 777X certification could be halted if 17,000 engineers strike
Simple Flying
09/21
Regulation
FAA Certifies Shenandoah University for Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Program
FAA Certifies Shenandoah University for Enhanced Air Traffic Controller Training Program
FAA
09/21
Operations
Houthi and Ukrainian Attacks Disrupt Flights in Riyadh and Moscow as Fuel Costs Rise
Houthi and Ukrainian Attacks Disrupt Flights in Riyadh and Moscow as Fuel Costs Rise
AeroTime
09/21
Operations · Brief
GE9X Engine for Boeing 777X Slated to Launch in 2027
The GE9X engine is scheduled to launch on the Boeing 777X in 2027
Simple Flying
09/21
Operations · Brief
American Airlines Offered Nashville Passengers $3,500 To Leave Oversold Flight
American Airlines Offered Nashville Passengers $3,500 To Leave Oversold Flight
Simple Flying
09/21
Military · Brief
Alaska Airlines Settles Lawsuit For $500,000 Over Pilot Military Leave
Alaska Airlines Settles Lawsuit For $500,000 Over Pilot Military Leave
Simple Flying
09/21
Operations · Brief
Southwest Airlines launches six new nonstop routes to Hawaii
Southwest Airlines adds six nonstop Hawaii routes; five originate from California
Simple Flying
09/21
Safety
EASA safety review: 116 aviation deaths across Europe-linked flights in 2025
EASA/Eurostat annual review reports 116 deaths in 2025; most in non-commercial flying
AeroTime
09/21
Business · Brief
London Court Hearing Could End Airbus A380 Startup Global Airlines
Global Airlines faces a critical London court hearing that could end its startup operations
Simple Flying
