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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Biman orders four A350-900s and six A321neos, ending its Boeing-only jet fleet

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a firm order for four A350-900s and six A321neos, its first major purchase of Airbus jets. The move diversifies a fleet that currently comprises only Boeing jets, after Biman committed to 25 Boeing aircraft this year; Airbus deliveries are expected from 2033.

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2026-10-07T12:55:05.650784-07:00

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Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

UPS Worker Missed Security Email, Letting China Get F-35 Parts

By Bloomberg: China managed to get a hold of parts from an F-35 stealth fighter jet after a United Parcel Service Inc. employee missed an email warning not to route the shipment through Hong Kong, according to a person briefed on the incident.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-07T13:05:19.414943-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Eutelsat Signs Broadcast Renewal With Algeria’s National Operator

By Via Satellite: Eutelsat signed a capacity renewal for the Eutelsat 7 West A satellite with Télédiffusion d’Algérie (TDA), Algeria’s national broadcasting network operator.

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2026-10-07T12:55:02.723691-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NTSB: TV News Helicopter Descended Rapidly Before Fatal Crash

By Flying Magazine: AS-350 B2 helicopter crash killed the pilot, one passenger, and a person on the ground.

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2026-10-07T13:35:17.701577-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

US State Department Issues Warning About Threats to Airlines and Airports in Saudi Arabia After Houthi Air Attacks Leave 3 Dead

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The State Department has issued a warning to US citizens in Saudi Arabia after three people were killed in Houthi air attacks on two airports in the country on Tuesday and Wednesday.

AeroTime

Three killed, 36 injured in attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports

tass.com

Three killed in attacks on two Saudi airports

Also: Bloomberg

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2026-10-07T12:15:35.385827-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Safari plane makes emergency landing after reported zebra strike in Tanzania

By AeroTime: An Embraer EMB-120 carrying 30 people made an emergency landing in Tanzania after a reported zebra strike. No injuries were reported.

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2026-10-07T13:05:24.973854-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Azercosmos Launches AI Platform

By Via Satellite: Azercosmos has made a significant move in the AI arena. It has launched Platerra, an AI-powered platform designed to automatically analyze satellite imagery and turn it into geospatial information that can support decision-making across a range of applications.

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2026-10-07T13:28:09.181515-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Brazil approves American’s $100 million minority investment in Azul

By FlightGlobal: The minority stake is similar to that of United Airlines, which was approved in January 2026. Brazilian regulators have approved American Airlines' minority investment in low-cost carrier Azul.

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2026-10-07T14:05:18.400928-07:00

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