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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Bedford open to new single-pilot Citation path as FAA weighs training, aircraft changes

FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford says the agency could review alternatives for single-pilot Citation operations after withdrawing exemptions, including whether additional pilot training or aircraft modifications could support a new path. He also says the SMART traffic management system could give on-demand operators better visibility into available airspace.

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2026-10-22T10:34:21.631723-07:00

Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines

ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Romania’s Dan Air files for bankruptcy protection

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2026-10-22T10:55:29.981266-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Discover Airlines to Launch Belize’s First Transatlantic Route in December 2027

By ch-aviation: Discover Airlines (4Y, Frankfurt International) will begin operating flights from Frankfurt International to Belize City International on December 16, 2027, marking the Central American country's first transatlantic route.

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2026-10-22T10:05:12.721007-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Boeing aims to shorten cabin completion times for $100 million BBJ Select

By AeroTime: Boeing aims to reduce BBJ Select cabin completion times with preconfigured interiors, targeting 18 months after initial projects take 24 to 30 months.

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2026-10-22T09:34:28.424697-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

American Airlines completes 8% purchase of Brazil’s Azul

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2026-10-22T08:55:59.728313-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

First Fully Outfitted G400 Takes Flight

By Flying Magazine: G400 test program hits a new milestone but still lacks a firm certification and service entry target.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-10-22T09:04:46.140534-07:00

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Airline Weekly • Gordon Smith, Jay Shabat

United Airlines Is Bullish. Should It Be?

By Airline Weekly: United Airlines is feeling bullish after its third-quarter earnings. But does the outlook match the optimism?.

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2026-10-22T08:55:49.940201-07:00

eVTOL Leadership

eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Vertical Aerospace Appoints Former Airbus Executive Marc Fontaine to Board

By eVTOL Insights: Vertical Aerospace has appointed Marc Fontaine, chief executive of Helsing’s French entity and a former Airbus digital transformation executive, to its board of directors as the UK eVTOL developer continues preparations for the certification and commercialisation of its Valo aircraft.

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2026-10-22T08:35:00.970740-07:00

Bedford open to new single-pilot Citation path as FAA weighs training, aircraft changes

Romania’s Dan Air files for bankruptcy protection

Discover Airlines to Launch Belize’s First Transatlantic Route in December 2027

Boeing aims to shorten cabin completion times for $100 million BBJ Select

American Airlines completes 8% purchase of Brazil’s Azul

First Fully Outfitted G400 Takes Flight

United Airlines Is Bullish. Should It Be?

Vertical Aerospace Appoints Former Airbus Executive Marc Fontaine to Board

Romania’s Dan Air files for bankruptcy protection

FAA head open to reviewing path for single-pilot Citation operations

Discover Airlines to Launch Belize’s First Transatlantic Route in December 2027

Boeing aims to shorten cabin completion times for $100 million BBJ Select

United Airlines Is Bullish. Should It Be?

American Airlines completes 8% purchase of Brazil’s Azul

United Opens Largest Airline Club in the Americas at Houston Intercontinental

The Pilot Picasso: Turning Flight Tracks Into Works of Art

EHang and Malaysian Aviation Authority Begin eVTOL Regulatory Sandbox Cooperation

Boeing Completes Protracted Type Certification for 737 Max 10 Airliner

GE Aerospace raises outlook as engine demand holds; Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 cleared for passenger service

Ryanair warns European airfares could rise up to 20% in 2027 as fuel costs pressure airlines

FAA expected to certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 Tuesday, completing the 737 MAX family after nearly a decade

FAA expected to certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 Tuesday, completing the 737 MAX family after nearly a decade

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