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Three killed, including two Britons, in Cirrus SR22T crash in Swiss Alps

A Cirrus SR22T crashed near Leukerbad in Switzerland’s Valais canton on Sept. 15, killing all three people aboard, including two British citizens. The aircraft had departed Lugano and was en route to Buochs after a stop in Sion when it went down in mountainous terrain.

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2026-09-17T03:21:25.767217-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Saudi's Riyadh Air targets 100 global destinations by 2030

By ch-aviation: Riyadh Air (RX, Riyadh) intends to expand to more than 100 international destinations by 2030 in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 economic diversification programme, according to CEO Tony Douglas.

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2026-09-17T02:36:00.690922-07:00

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Flydubai CEO Forecasts Return to Pre-War Capacity by Year-End 2026 Despite Steep Decline

By Skift: Flydubai expects full capacity recovery by year-end 2026 but OAG data shows it posted a steep seat-capacity decline.

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2026-09-17T03:54:52.988150-07:00

777X Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing says 777-9 testing could extend into 2027 over GE9X issue

By Air Data News: Boeing could see part of the 777-9 flight-test campaign extend into 2027 as additional work on the GE Aerospace GE9X engine delays the start of ETOPS certification testing.

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2026-09-16T23:45:37.954525-07:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

Etihad Unveils New A330 Cabins With First Class Suites

By APEX: Aircraft Interiors Etihad Unveils New A330 Cabins With First Class Suites September 17, 2026 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky .entry-header All images via Etihad Airways Etihad Airways has unveiled an all-new Airbus A330 cabin with four First Class suites as the airline expands its premium products across more aircraft and shorter routes.

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2026-09-17T01:50:24.992746-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

Wizz Air Aims to Double Passenger Goal By 2030 in Market Rebound

By Bloomberg: Wizz Air Holdings Plc plans to almost double its annual passenger goal in the next four years as the budget carrier seeks to expand in its core markets and rebound from high costs that have weighed on the business.

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2026-09-17T00:50:21.153781-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airbus Airlines Boeing

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Aeroflot to retain Boeing, Airbus narrowbodies until 2030-35

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2026-09-16T23:50:12.790882-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development Boeing

The Air Current • Julie Johnsson

Boeing tightens its belt as crucial SPEEA contract vote looms

By The Air Current: As Boeing tries to avoid its third major strike in as many years, company leaders are assessing the emotions and economics driving its engineers union — and curbing spending in case there’s a work stoppage.

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2026-09-16T17:35:14.854750-07:00

Three killed, including two Britons, in Cirrus SR22T crash in Swiss Alps

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Boeing CEO gives update on 737 production, MAX 10 progress and 777X flight tests

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Etihad Unveils New A330 Cabins With First Class Suites

Wizz Air Aims to Double Passenger Goal By 2030 in Market Rebound

Aeroflot to retain Boeing, Airbus narrowbodies until 2030-35

Boeing tightens its belt as crucial SPEEA contract vote looms

Flydubai CEO Forecasts Return to Pre-War Capacity by Year-End 2026 Despite Steep Decline

Two Britons among three people killed in plane crash in Switzerland

Saudi's Riyadh Air targets 100 global destinations by 2030

Etihad Unveils New A330 Cabins With First Class Suites

Wizz Air Aims to Double Passenger Goal By 2030 in Market Rebound

Aeroflot to retain Boeing, Airbus narrowbodies until 2030-35

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