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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Kyrgyzstan lifts ban on new air operator certificate applications

Kyrgyzstan has lifted its ban on applications for new air operator certificates, reopening the process for prospective operators to seek authorization. The development removes a restriction on applying, though the available reporting does not specify how many applications are expected or when any new operators could begin flying.

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2026-11-01T18:34:42.857542-08:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

India's SpiceJet to add four leased jets in bid to boost ops

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2026-11-01T17:54:42.314741-08:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Learjet 60 crashes into urban area in Florida after rapid dive

By Air Data News: Flight tracking data show the business jet descending at nearly 20,000 feet per minute shortly before impact; nine people were Learjet 60 crashed in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sunday afternoon, November 1, after entering a steep descent shortly before impact.

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Learjet 60 Breaks Apart and Bursts Into Flames After Crash in Florida

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Nine killed as Bahamas-bound Learjet crashes in Florida

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2026-11-01T13:04:26.038066-08:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Air New Zealand takes first iMTOW B787-9

By ch-aviation: Air New Zealand (NZ, Auckland International) has taken delivery of its first B787-9 with increased maximum takeoff weight (iMTOW) capability, ZK-NZT (msn 66904), which arrived at Auckland International on October 29, 2026, the airline announced.

Also: Travel Radar

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2026-11-01T17:04:38.440320-08:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Indonesia's Jetset resumes Gulfstream operations

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2026-11-01T16:04:44.347956-08:00

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ch-aviation • Ana Sesar

Aer Lingus appoints new Interim Chief Financial Officer

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2026-11-01T13:04:42.019458-08:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Jersey Airport hit by drone disruption for second consecutive night

By AeroTime: Jersey Airport experienced a second evening of disruption on Saturday, 31 October, after further drone activity was reported near the airfield. Four flights were unable to land as scheduled, according to the airport.

Also: Aviation24, theaviationhub.co.uk and dronewatch.eu

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2026-11-01T06:34:20.479042-08:00

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX grounded after Kolkata tail strike

By AeroTime: An Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 struck its tail on the runway during a go-around at Kolkata Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) on October 31, 2026.

Also: Economic Times

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2026-11-01T05:34:24.632441-08:00

Kyrgyzstan lifts ban on new air operator certificate applications

India's SpiceJet to add four leased jets in bid to boost ops

Learjet 60 crashes into urban area in Florida after rapid dive

Learjet 60 Breaks Apart and Bursts Into Flames After Crash in Florida

Nine killed as Bahamas-bound Learjet crashes in Florida

Air New Zealand takes first iMTOW B787-9

Indonesia's Jetset resumes Gulfstream operations

Aer Lingus appoints new Interim Chief Financial Officer

Jersey Airport hit by drone disruption for second consecutive night

Akasa Air Boeing 737 MAX grounded after Kolkata tail strike

Kyrgyzstan lifts ban on new AOC applications

India's SpiceJet to add four leased jets in bid to boost ops

Air New Zealand takes first iMTOW B787-9

Indonesia's Jetset resumes Gulfstream operations

Aer Lingus appoints new Interim Chief Financial Officer

Learjet 60 crashes into urban area in Florida after rapid dive

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