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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

KLM takes delivery of its first Airbus A350 as fleet modernization begins

KLM’s first A350-900, registered PH-ZNA, arrived in Amsterdam from Toulouse on Oct. 2 as a new aircraft. The airline has also clarified which destinations the type will serve, marking the start of a long-haul fleet renewal program, though the available reports do not specify routes or delivery plans beyond the first aircraft.

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2026-10-16T03:35:21.100879-07:00

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Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Rocket Report: FAA eyes more Starbase traffic; India's Skyroot snares US customer

By Ars Technica: The pioneering reusable upper stage for Stoke Space's Nova rocket ships out for testing.

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2026-10-16T04:05:17.025479-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Abra targets Rio growth as consolidated network takes shape

By FlightGlobal: Latin American airline group sets about bringing Avianca, Gol and Sky Airline networks together under same umbrella.

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2026-10-16T04:05:25.032393-07:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Global Pulse Entertainment Previews New Acquisitions for Airline IFE

By APEX: Global Pulse Entertainment will preview new acquisitions and its growing inflight entertainment slate at APEX FTE EXPO.

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2026-10-16T04:19:25.071120-07:00

eVTOL

Urban Air Mobility News • Philip Butterworth-Hayes

Vertical Aerospace adds ANH Structure and NG LITEF to its list of Valo eVTOL suppliers

By Urban Air Mobility News: Vertical Aerospace today announced long-term supplier agreements with ANH Structure, a specialist in aircraft seating systems, and Northrop Grumman LITEF GmbH, a developer of navigation and sensor systems, to supply key systems on its Valo electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Also: eVTOL Insights

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2026-10-16T04:19:27.150923-07:00

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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Samson Sky Appoints Italian Designer for Switchblade Flying Car Interior

By eVTOL Insights: Samson Sky has appointed Italian automotive designer Luigi Memola and his firm, EPTA Design, to develop the interior of its Switchblade roadable aircraft as the US company continues preparations for production.

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2026-10-16T04:35:19.619626-07:00

Africa Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Airlines ATR

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

ATR delivers new ATR 72-600 to Cape Verde’s CVsky

By Air Data News: The new turboprop is the first of two leased aircraft that will expand the state-owned airline’s fleet from two to four ATR 72s.

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2026-10-16T03:34:49.368526-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

British Airways Bans Passengers From Using Meta AI Glasses On Board Its Aircraft

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: British Airways is further tightening its rules on passengers taking photos and videos on board its aircraft and at the gate, adding new provisions to its conditions of carriage that forbid passengers from using Meta AI glasses to ‘covertly’ film staff or fellow seatmates.

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2026-10-16T03:45:36.825520-07:00

KLM takes delivery of its first Airbus A350 as fleet modernization begins

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Abra targets Rio growth as consolidated network takes shape

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Global Pulse Entertainment Previews New Acquisitions for Airline IFE

Vertical Aerospace adds ANH Structure and NG LITEF to its list of Valo eVTOL suppliers

Samson Sky Appoints Italian Designer for Switchblade Flying Car Interior

ATR delivers new ATR 72-600 to Cape Verde’s CVsky

British Airways Bans Passengers From Using Meta AI Glasses On Board Its Aircraft

Samson Sky Appoints Italian Designer for Switchblade Flying Car Interior

Vertical Aerospace adds ANH Structure and NG LITEF to its list of Valo eVTOL suppliers

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines wet leases in A319 capacity

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Global Pulse Entertainment Previews New Acquisitions for Airline IFE

Abra targets Rio growth as consolidated network takes shape

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IndiGo inks $328mn finance deal for eight A320 family jets

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Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

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