Aviation News

North America Accident Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Washington Post • Samantha Schmidt

Florida charges Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of two civilian planes

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy to commit murder and issued an arrest warrant over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft flown by Miami-based Cuban exiles. Castro faces four counts of murder, two counts of destroying an aircraft and conspiracy to murder U.S. citizens.

Also: The Independent and tass.com

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2026-10-19T13:04:37.632486-07:00

NBAA-BACE BizAv Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NBAA to Launch Member-Exclusive Platform for Business Aviation Insights

By Flying Magazine: Quarterly insights for NBAA members will be “exclusive, unique, and actionable,” and curated to their “specific interests and perspectives.”.

Also: Regional Gateway, NBAA and NBAA

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2026-10-19T12:35:01.845342-07:00

NBAA-BACE BizAv PaxEx

AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

FAA-Approved LED Tubes Replace Fluorescent Cabin Lights without Rewiring

By AINonline: Aircraft Lighting International showcases color-changing cabin LEDs at NBAA-BACE.

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2026-10-19T14:04:52.796064-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Local UK authorities to acquire Doncaster Sheffield airport as part of re-opening effort

By FlightGlobal: Freight services could start in autumn 2027 if regulatory and operational requirements are met. Local UK government authorities intend to acquire the closed Doncaster Sheffield airport from its current owner, furthering efforts to re-open the facility.

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2026-10-19T14:05:22.997484-07:00

eVTOL

The Air Current • Elan Head

Instrument flying gets a reinvention with new electric aircraft

By The Air Current: Last month, Electra demonstrated that its fixed-wing EL2 prototype can fly the types of instrument procedures typically limited to helicopters when it tested specially developed routes and approaches across multiple airports in Virginia.

Also: Unmanned Airspace and Urban Air Mobility News

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2026-10-19T12:04:34.945343-07:00

Accident

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Expedition Finds No Evidence of Amelia Earhart’s Electra at Nikumaroro

By Flying Magazine: Joint search team concludes ‘Taraia Object’ anomaly is organic material rather than aircraft wreckage of Amelia Earhart.

2 Sources

2026-10-19T11:55:02.423297-07:00

GA Military Aircraft Procurement

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Air Force test pilot school adds water landings to curriculum

By FlightGlobal: Trainees are flying both the Icon A5 and Lake Aircraft LA-4 Buccaneer amphibians. US Air Force officers training to become test pilots are now practicing water landings as part of their qualification.

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2026-10-19T13:05:01.483550-07:00

BizAv M&A Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Vertical Mag • PhilJets Press Release

WCC Aviation holdings signs deal to acquire 30% stake in PhilJets

By Vertical Mag: WCC Aviation Holdings is acquiring a 30% stake in PhilJets, enhancing opportunities in Philippine aviation services.

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2026-10-19T11:49:11.299678-07:00

Florida charges Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of two civilian planes

NBAA to Launch Member-Exclusive Platform for Business Aviation Insights

FAA-Approved LED Tubes Replace Fluorescent Cabin Lights without Rewiring

Local UK authorities to acquire Doncaster Sheffield airport as part of re-opening effort

Instrument flying gets a reinvention with new electric aircraft

Expedition Finds No Evidence of Amelia Earhart’s Electra at Nikumaroro

US Air Force test pilot school adds water landings to curriculum

WCC Aviation holdings signs deal to acquire 30% stake in PhilJets

FAA-Approved LED Tubes Replace Fluorescent Cabin Lights without Rewiring

Local UK authorities to acquire Doncaster Sheffield airport as part of re-opening effort

US Air Force test pilot school adds water landings to curriculum

Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuba’s Raúl Castro

NBAA to Launch Member-Exclusive Platform for Business Aviation Insights

Expedition Finds No Evidence of Amelia Earhart’s Electra at Nikumaroro

Boeing Hoping to Secure 737 Max 10 Certification Ahead of Earnings

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

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flydubai captain describes co-pilot’s axe attack and attempt to reach cockpit door

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U.S. lifts restrictions on Mexican airlines’ routes from Mexico City airports, voiding order that canceled 13 routes

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