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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

NTSB: 767 freighter’s hard nose-gear impact followed captain’s blocked control yoke

A sharp derotation badly damaged the freighter’s fuselage after the captain blocked the control column while trying to prevent an excessive nose-up attitude, according to the report. The sequence left the pilot unable to maintain control of the yoke before the aircraft’s nose gear struck the runway hard.

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2026-10-30T03:04:51.689878-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Court files 24 charges in SriLankan-Airbus bribery case

By ch-aviation: Sri Lankan parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been indicted on 24 charges over an alleged LKR100 million rupee (USD300,000) bribe linked to a historic aircraft deal between SriLankan Airlines (UL, Colombo International) and Airbus, with 59 witnesses listed in the case, local media report.

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2026-10-30T03:28:27.472086-07:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Panasonic Avionics Turns the Seatback Into a Third Digital Channel

By APEX: Panasonic Avionics will showcase how its connected seatback strategy brings together AI, connectivity, personalization, and digital services.

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2026-10-30T04:34:18.778228-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Boeing and Lufthansa Technik lock in three more years of parts collaboration

By AeroTime: Boeing and Lufthansa Technik have extended their Tailored Parts Package agreement by three years, marked by a signing ceremony at MRO Europe in Amsterdam.

Aviation Business News

MRO Europe 2026: Boeing and Etihad Engineering renew parts supply agreement

Simple Flying

Why Lufthansa Is Risking A 287-Seat Boeing 787-9 On Columbus' 1st-Ever Nonstop To Europe

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2026-10-30T02:34:18.901457-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Indonesia's Travira Air investor explores exit

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

Also: FlightGlobal and Airline Economics

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2026-10-29T17:05:02.864096-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

‘Robust’ demand sees ANA maintain full-year profit guidance

By FlightGlobal: Despite high fuel costs, the Japanese group says demand for international passenger and cargo services remains solid. ANA Holdings has revised up its full-year revenue forecast, while maintaining its profit guidance, amid expectations of “favourable” market conditions and despite higher fuel prices.

Also: ch-aviation and Airline Economics

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2026-10-30T03:04:51.640273-07:00

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ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko

Air France-KLM, Airbus establish A350 component JV

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2026-10-30T02:55:42.840116-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

GKN takes minority stake in new HPDrive electric motor venture

By FlightGlobal: Formed with the University of Nottingham, the business will focus on cryogenic-cooled technologies. GKN Aerospace has taken a minority stake in a newly formed venture with the University of Nottingham focused on the development of cryo-cooled electric motors for aviation.

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2026-10-30T03:04:52.285154-07:00

NTSB: 767 freighter’s hard nose-gear impact followed captain’s blocked control yoke

Court files 24 charges in SriLankan-Airbus bribery case

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Panasonic Avionics Turns the Seatback Into a Third Digital Channel

Boeing and Lufthansa Technik lock in three more years of parts collaboration

MRO Europe 2026: Boeing and Etihad Engineering renew parts supply agreement

Why Lufthansa Is Risking A 287-Seat Boeing 787-9 On Columbus' 1st-Ever Nonstop To Europe

Indonesia's Travira Air investor explores exit

‘Robust’ demand sees ANA maintain full-year profit guidance

Air France-KLM, Airbus establish A350 component JV

GKN takes minority stake in new HPDrive electric motor venture

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Panasonic Avionics Turns the Seatback Into a Third Digital Channel

Court files 24 charges in SriLankan-Airbus bribery case

Air France-KLM, Airbus establish A350 component JV

Cathay Pacific Joins Growing List of Airlines Hit by Data Breach

Pilot lost grip on control yoke before 767 freighter’s hard nose-gear impact

‘Robust’ demand sees ANA maintain full-year profit guidance

Cathay Pacific Joins Growing List of Airlines Hit by Data Breach

PAL deploys A350-1000 daily on Manila–San Francisco route ahead of year-end peak

Ryanair faces legal action over Western Sahara flights

Egypt's Pyramids Airlines eyes two B737-800s

Boeing’s Q3 loss narrows as backlog hits record, but commercial losses double and production targets slip

Airbus holds 2025 delivery target near 870 as third-quarter handovers slip

Airbus holds 2025 delivery target near 870 as third-quarter handovers slip

Fuel inflation and capacity constraints cloud airline growth outlook

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