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COMAC’s C919 Production Ramp Remains the Program’s Defining Test as Air China Flies to Ulaanbaatar

Air China’s C919 flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar last month marked an important step for China’s domestically developed narrowbody, carrying it across an international boundary. But for COMAC, the aircraft’s broader commercial impact still hinges on increasing production rates and delivering at scale.

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2026-09-01T06:20:56.498542-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

US Air Travel’s New Normal: More Leisure, More Premium

By AirInsight: Business travel never returned to its pre-COVID share. We examine the shift and how network carriers and LCCs responded. Network carriers have winning hands.

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2026-09-01T07:05:31.641260-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

U.S. Aircraft LLCs Get Relief From Federal Reporting Requirements

By Flying Magazine: LLCs are common structures for aircraft ownership, leasing, and other business purposes.

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2026-09-01T06:06:53.215544-07:00

Africa Orders Airlines Embraer

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Embraer E-Jets attract another new airline in Nigeria

By Air Data News: Caliphate Air has received its first Embraer E190 in Nigeria. The aircraft adds a larger type to the startup’s launch fleet, which so far consists entirely of secondhand regional jets from the Brazilian manufacturer.

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2026-09-01T05:06:15.485420-07:00

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Aerial Firefighting Aviation Safety & Regulation ATR

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Kepplair prepares ATR 72 for firefighting conversion

By FlightGlobal: French firm expects to obtain supplemental type certification for modification in 2027.

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2026-09-01T07:21:15.305927-07:00

ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)

AINonline • Kerry Lynch, Matt Thurber

AIN Roundtable—Readying for Potential Navigation Spoofing, Jamming

By AINonline: Experts gather to discuss the problems and solutions surrounding GNSS interference.

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2026-09-01T04:21:09.800246-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

JetZero Secures $100 Million as Z4 Blended-Wing Aircraft Advances Toward Full-Scale Flight

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2026-09-01T04:00:36.457601-07:00

COMAC’s C919 Production Ramp Remains the Program’s Defining Test as Air China Flies to Ulaanbaatar

US Air Travel’s New Normal: More Leisure, More Premium

U.S. Aircraft LLCs Get Relief From Federal Reporting Requirements

Embraer E-Jets attract another new airline in Nigeria

Business Aircraft Accident Reports: September 2026

AIN September 2026 digital issue

September, 2026 |

Kepplair prepares ATR 72 for firefighting conversion

AIN Roundtable—Readying for Potential Navigation Spoofing, Jamming

JetZero Secures $100 Million as Z4 Blended-Wing Aircraft Advances Toward Full-Scale Flight

Kepplair prepares ATR 72 for firefighting conversion

U.S. Aircraft LLCs Get Relief From Federal Reporting Requirements

US Air Travel’s New Normal: More Leisure, More Premium

Boosting C919 Production Rates Remains Comac's Real Test

Embraer E-Jets attract another new airline in Nigeria

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