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aviation Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Air Arabia Maroc A320 nearly struck the sea after night takeoff from Catania

Investigators believe the captain experienced somatogravic illusion during a night departure, after the crew took off without V-speeds entered in the flight-management system amid time pressure. The A320 descended close to the sea surface; the available account does not report an impact.

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2026-11-09T07:05:17.029996-08:00

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SpaceNews.com

CCIA Report Highlights Satellite Connectivity’s Potential to Expand Internet Access and Drive Economic Growth

By SpaceNews.com: Washington — The Computer & Communications Industry Association today released Connecting the World: Unlocking the Potential of Satellite Connectivity , a new report examining how satellite technology can expand internet access, strengthen emergency communications, and drive economic growth.

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2026-11-09T06:00:40.327811-08:00

defense Helicopter Sikorsky North America Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US approves Mexico to acquire UH-60Ms for counter-drug operations

By FlightGlobal: If finalised, the aircraft order would provide critical momentum for Sikorsky's Black Hawk enterprise as US Army orders taper off.

aviationnews.eu

$1.075 billion potential U.S. military sale of UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters to Mexico

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2026-11-09T07:05:17.367154-08:00

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Bloomberg • Sri Taylor

United Air Opens New Dulles Concourse in $20 Billion Overhaul

By Bloomberg: United Airlines Holdings Inc. is opening a new 14-gate concourse at Washington Dulles International Airport, positioning the carrier to boost flights at one of its key hubs as the airport embarks on a more than $20 billion overhaul.

Simple Flying

United Airlines Opens First New Concourse In 20 Years At Washington Dulles Airport

thebulkheadseat.com

United Unveils New Concourse at Washington Dulles With Massive United Club

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2026-11-09T07:30:05.140831-08:00

aviation Africa Aircraft Finance & Leasing

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Tunisia sets tender to lease four aircraft

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-11-09T05:05:19.398906-08:00

aviation ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US air traffic controllers still rely on floppy disks and will until 2028

By Air Data News: Floppy disks disappeared from most computers more than two decades ago. In parts of the United States air traffic control system, however, they remain in use — and the Federal Aviation Administration expects to need another two years to eliminate them completely.

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2026-11-09T05:55:06.740847-08:00

aviation Orders Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines Embraer

Leeham News • Jay Menon

Embraer’s India Ambitions Face Test of Airline Economics

By Leeham News: Embraer has spent years trying to establish a meaningful commercial aircraft business in India. A potential order from IndiGo could change that. India’s.

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2026-11-09T06:05:40.942847-08:00

aviation Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

Bloomberg • Kateryna Kadabashy

Emirates’ Clark Says Retirement Plans Derailed by Iran War

By Bloomberg: Emirates President Tim Clark said he was considering stepping away from the airline after achieving record profit earlier this year, but that plan was derailed by the start of the Iran war.

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2026-11-09T06:29:03.590339-08:00

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