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AINonline • Charles Alcock

Falcon 50 carrying Donnie Wahlberg strikes Las Vegas airport perimeter fence after aborted takeoff

A chartered Falcon 50 carrying actor Donnie Wahlberg and seven others struck an airport perimeter fence after aborting its takeoff in Las Vegas. The pilots avoided a collision with nearby construction equipment, and Wahlberg said everyone aboard was safe.

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2026-10-19T09:05:05.676355-07:00

Saudi Arabia Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

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Skift • Deepthi Nair

Third of Saudi Flights Canceled As High Profile Events Postponed

By Skift: B.alotaby More than a third of all flights from Saudi Arabia were canceled or did not fly on Monday amid continued attacks by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels, according to aviation analytics company Cirium.

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2026-10-19T10:15:48.437662-07:00

LATAM Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A320

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

LATAM Airbus A320 suffers engine fire before takeoff in Peru

By Air Data News: Aircraft scheduled to fly from Lima to Piura emitted large flames from its left engine; passengers were evacuated LATAM Airlines Peru Airbus A320 suffered an engine fire on Monday (19) at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima, shortly before its scheduled departure for Piura in northern Peru.

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2026-10-19T08:45:36.581810-07:00

BizAv Aviation Safety & Regulation

AINonline • Matt Thurber

Safety Management System and FRAT Now Part of ForeFlight Platform

By AINonline: Designed to help small to midsize business aviation operations meet modern safety standards.

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2026-10-19T09:05:05.941736-07:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

SkyReserve Presents Premium Charter and Commercial Flight Pricing

By AINonline: Charter quotes shown in real time alongside commercial alternatives.

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2026-10-19T09:05:06.589220-07:00

BizAv Embraer

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Wheels Up bets on simpler fleet as it navigates post-pandemic business travel

By FlightGlobal: The private aviation company operated 40 aircraft, including 11 Embraer Phenom 300s, at mid-year Wheels Up The firm is cutting costs and has switched to a two-type fleet in a bid to boost efficiency and stem losses .

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2026-10-19T09:05:27.932020-07:00

BizAv Dassault Aviation

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Rolls-Royce kicks off Pearl 10X serial production

By FlightGlobal: Propulsion specialist closing in on certification for newest member of business jet engine family that powers Dassault Falcon 10X.

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2026-10-19T09:05:29.236655-07:00

Routes North America Airlines

Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

Competitive pricing and time savings make SeaPort a win on PDX-BFI

By Runway Girl: Now offering more competitive fares, SeaPort Air, a small, Part 135 commuter airline flying from PDX, saves precious time on BFI flight.

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2026-10-19T09:20:54.358377-07:00

Falcon 50 carrying Donnie Wahlberg strikes Las Vegas airport perimeter fence after aborted takeoff

Third of Saudi Flights Canceled As High Profile Events Postponed

LATAM Airbus A320 suffers engine fire before takeoff in Peru

Safety Management System and FRAT Now Part of ForeFlight Platform

SkyReserve Presents Premium Charter and Commercial Flight Pricing

Wheels Up bets on simpler fleet as it navigates post-pandemic business travel

Rolls-Royce kicks off Pearl 10X serial production

Competitive pricing and time savings make SeaPort a win on PDX-BFI

Third of Saudi Flights Canceled As High Profile Events Postponed

APS Offers New Spin on Integrated Spatial Disorientation Training

FAA Proposes Special Operating Rules around Palm Beach Airport

Falcon 50 Charter Jet Hits Las Vegas Airport Fence after Aborted Takeoff

Safety Management System and FRAT Now Part of ForeFlight Platform

SkyReserve Presents Premium Charter and Commercial Flight Pricing

APS Offers New Spin on Integrated Spatial Disorientation Training

FAA Proposes Special Operating Rules around Palm Beach Airport

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Transport Canada opens consultation on Air Canada–United joint-venture expansion

Transport Canada opens consultation on Air Canada–United joint-venture expansion

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Boeing sales chief Brad McMullen to retire in December; Ryan Weir named successor

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