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Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

India seeks Chinese overflight access after Pakistan closes its airspace

India is discussing access to Chinese airspace over Xinjiang as airlines seek alternatives following Pakistan’s closure of its airspace. An agreement could provide Indian carriers with a routing option around the disruption, though the talks’ outcome and operational scope remain unclear.

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2026-09-29T09:20:30.017469-07:00

PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Boeing Boeing 737

Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Alaska Airlines Adds Premium Economy and More Business Class

By Skift: Alaska Airlines is adding premium economy seats and business class suites to its Boeing 787s and select transcontinental routes operated on its 737 Max 10s.

Airline Geeks

Alaska Bets on Premium With New Suites, Cabins, and Lounges

PaxEx.Aero

Alaska Airlines Brings Aurora Premium Upgrades to MAX 10, 787 Fleets

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2026-09-29T05:05:24.826549-07:00

BizAv Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NetJets Plans Private Terminal in Texas, Filings Show

By Flying Magazine: Per a recent public filing, NetJets seeks to build an 8,000-square-foot private terminal near Austin-Bergstrom International (KAUS).

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2026-09-29T08:36:04.540552-07:00

Europe Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) ATR

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Deutsche Aircraft opens D328eco regional turboprop assembly line in Germany

By Air Data News: New €100 million facility can build up to 48 aircraft per year as German manufacturer prepares a rare competitor to ATR in the regional Deutsche Aircraft has opened its new final assembly line for the D328eco at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with capacity to produce up to 48 regional turboprops per year.

AeroTime

Deutsche Aircraft gears up for D328eco production as Leipzig facility opens

Aviation Business News

Deutsche Aircraft Opens D328eco Final Assembly Line in Leipzig, Reviving Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing in Germany

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2026-09-29T06:55:00.140562-07:00

Supply Chain Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

Reuters

Airbus jetliner CEO 'very confident' about 2026 delivery target

By Reuters: The head of Airbus’ jetmaking arm voiced strong backing for Airbus ‌delivery targets for 2026 despite an industrial snag.

Also: Aircraft Interiors International

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2026-09-29T06:36:17.129313-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US court authorises Titan to seek $391mn from Argentina

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2026-09-29T08:06:59.853077-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Air India Airlines

Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

(ES) Air India Has Strengthened. New CEO Urges Employees to Focus on Safety, Reliability—and Profits

By Skift: Air India ha pasado los últimos cuatro años creciendo. Su director general, Tewolde Gebremariam, quiere ahora asegurarse de que la compañía mejore y sea más rentable.

Live From A Lounge

Tewolde Gebremariam’s Air India Brief Is Clear: Make the Airline Work Before Making It Bigger

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2026-09-29T06:50:49.936698-07:00

M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airbus A350 Airbus A330 Boeing 737

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Avolon sells 33-aircraft portfolio to Qatari bank in $1.6B deal

By AeroTime: On September 28, 2026, both Avolon and Lesha Bank confirmed they had signed a sale and purchase agreement for the aircraft, currently on lease to 25 airlines globally.

Also: Airline Economics

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2026-09-29T04:39:57.634740-07:00

India seeks Chinese overflight access after Pakistan closes its airspace

Alaska Airlines Adds Premium Economy and More Business Class

Alaska Bets on Premium With New Suites, Cabins, and Lounges

Alaska Airlines Brings Aurora Premium Upgrades to MAX 10, 787 Fleets

NetJets Plans Private Terminal in Texas, Filings Show

Deutsche Aircraft opens D328eco regional turboprop assembly line in Germany

Deutsche Aircraft gears up for D328eco production as Leipzig facility opens

Deutsche Aircraft Opens D328eco Final Assembly Line in Leipzig, Reviving Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing in Germany

Airbus jetliner CEO 'very confident' about 2026 delivery target

US court authorises Titan to seek $391mn from Argentina

(ES) Air India Has Strengthened. New CEO Urges Employees to Focus on Safety, Reliability—and Profits

Tewolde Gebremariam’s Air India Brief Is Clear: Make the Airline Work Before Making It Bigger

Avolon sells 33-aircraft portfolio to Qatari bank in $1.6B deal

India Looks to China for a Way Around Pakistan’s Airspace Closure

NetJets Plans Private Terminal in Texas, Filings Show

US court authorises Titan to seek $391mn from Argentina

Deutsche Aircraft opens D328eco regional turboprop assembly line in Germany

Airbus jetliner CEO 'very confident' about 2026 delivery target

(ES) Air India Has Strengthened. New CEO Urges Employees to Focus on Safety, Reliability—and Profits

Vertical Aerospace appoints former Airbus Commercial Aircraft CEO Fabrice Brégier as board chair

Lufthansa calls for German subsidies to protect feeders

Ryanair hopes Boeing MAX 10 certification delay will be short, CEO says

Investigators: Repeated Brake Inputs Preceded Vietnam Airlines 787 Runway Overrun at Munich

Boeing 737 Max software issue could delay Max 10 certification and entry into service

Delta Boston-Bound Flight Diverts to Porto After Cabin Smoke Sickens Passengers

Airbus A321neo coating defect affects around 500 jets, threatening September deliveries

Paris court convicts Swiftair over 2014 Air Algérie AH5017 crash in Mali

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