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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

TCab Tech and Malaysia’s SIDEC explore E20 eVTOL commercialization

Chinese eVTOL developer TCab Tech has signed an MOU with Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation to explore commercializing its five-seat E20 electric aircraft in Malaysia. The agreement also aims to support the company’s expansion across Southeast Asia; the parties have not disclosed specific commercial or operational plans.

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2026-10-12T03:55:01.591977-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Cranky Flier

American Will Again Make LAX Its Pacific Gateway

By Cranky Flier: Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper was in Los Angeles last week, and I had the opportunity to have a wide-ranging, thoughtful discussion with him about everything from loyalty to joint ventures, network planning, and more.

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2026-10-12T04:04:44.748285-07:00

eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Policy & Regulation Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

FAA Backs Heart Aerospace’s Hybrid-electric Powertrain Development

By AINonline: CLEEN award will help Heart flight-test its turbogenerator on the ES-36.

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2026-10-12T04:05:11.191414-07:00

Hydrogen Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

ZeroAvia targets early 2027 to close critical Series D funding

By FlightGlobal: Continued support for UK operation hinges on securing fresh financing as cumulative losses at unit top £110 million.

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2026-10-12T05:05:27.648090-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Africa Airlines

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Ethiopian Airlines wins cabotage rights for Argentina cargo

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Ethiopian Airlines wins cabotage rights for Argentina cargo” today!.

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2026-10-12T05:05:47.687654-07:00

Event Human Spaceflight & Space Stations

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Five: Astronauts Trade “Safe” for “Managed”

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 Day Five: astronauts Kuipers, Feustel, Marshburn and López-Alegría debate whether spaceflight is safe, and why “managed” is the honest word.

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2026-10-12T03:34:53.630272-07:00

MRO Helicopter Supply Chain

Vertical Mag • Plane Support Press Release

Plane Support gains CASA approval for 3D printed 214B helicopter parts

By Vertical Mag: The approval follows a two-year project initiated by McDermott Aviation, the world's largest 214B operator, to improve the supply of hard-to-source parts.

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2026-10-12T03:04:50.955222-07:00

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Inflight Online • Inflight Media

Antennas: Taking the Next Step in In-Flight Connectivity

By Inflight Online: Inflight Editor Satu Dahl speaks with leading providers about how the latest antennas are supporting flexible, future-ready in-flight connectivity.

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2026-10-12T03:19:24.559631-07:00

TCab Tech and Malaysia’s SIDEC explore E20 eVTOL commercialization

American Will Again Make LAX Its Pacific Gateway

FAA Backs Heart Aerospace’s Hybrid-electric Powertrain Development

ZeroAvia targets early 2027 to close critical Series D funding

Ethiopian Airlines wins cabotage rights for Argentina cargo

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Five: Astronauts Trade “Safe” for “Managed”

Plane Support gains CASA approval for 3D printed 214B helicopter parts

Antennas: Taking the Next Step in In-Flight Connectivity

Ethiopian Airlines wins cabotage rights for Argentina cargo

ZeroAvia targets early 2027 to close critical Series D funding

TCab Tech and SIDEC Sign MOU to Explore E20 eVTOL Commercialisation in Malaysia

American Will Again Make LAX Its Pacific Gateway

FAA Backs Heart Aerospace’s Hybrid-electric Powertrain Development

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Five: Astronauts Trade “Safe” for “Managed”

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