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One Mile at a Time • Ben Schlappig

Delta plans its largest Delta One soft-product investment, with new dining and amenities from fall 2026

Delta Air Lines will begin rolling out a refreshed Delta One business-class experience from Los Angeles in fall 2026, spanning meals, drinks, amenities and service. The airline describes it as its largest investment in the premium experience to date, building on more than $1 billion already invested in its fleet.

Also: Inflight Online and Simple Flying

2026-10-14T05:28:04.566585-07:00

Frequent-flyer programs Delta Air Lines

Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Delta and Amex GBT Test One-Click Status Enrollment for Corporate Travelers

By Skift: Delta and Amex GBT are piloting one-click enrollment in SkyMiles and in Delta's Fast Track to Medallion Status offer.

2026-10-14T14:14:44.661932-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus A350 Airbus

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Airbus eyes A350 production expansion as airlines demand more jets

By AeroTime: Airbus expects an early decision on expanding A350 production capacity and is studying larger versions of the A350 and A220.

Also: FlightGlobal

2026-10-14T13:19:36.187925-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Europe Airlines

FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Poland’s PGL plans all-cargo operation

By FlightGlobal: Entry into the all-cargo market forms part of wider strategic plan for more co-operation among its Polish aviation interests including LOT.

2026-10-14T12:05:46.495958-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Graham Dunn

Abra still eyeing IPO when volatility clears

By FlightGlobal: Abra chief executive Adrian Neuhauser says the group remains ready for listing, but that timing is not right. Latin American airline group Abra continues to target an initial public offering (IPO), but chief executive Adrian Neuhauser says continued volatility means the timing is not yet right.

2026-10-14T12:05:45.512573-07:00

ATC AI Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA Must Pause Use of AI-Based SMART ATC System, Lawmakers Say

By Flying Magazine: Lawmakers urged the FAA to halt its rollout of Strategic Management of Airspace, Routes and Trajectories (SMART) for ATC.

The Air Current

Democratic lawmakers take aim at FAA’s new AI-driven air traffic tool

The Hill

Democrats ask for AI air traffic control tool pause until questions answered

Also: Washington Post, Aviation Week, airwaysmag.com and realcleardefense.com

2026-10-14T09:16:00.626631-07:00

BizAv Aviation Safety & Regulation

ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Brazil's MIL Aviação secures RBAC 135 certification

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on MIL Aviação at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

2026-10-14T10:55:40.697390-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Japan Airlines picks Embraer 190-E2 for regional fleet renewal

By FlightGlobal: Embraer now has E2 orders from Japan's two largest carriers. Japan Airlines has ordered up to 26 Embraer 190-E2 jets, which will replace the current E-Jets operated by regional unit J-Air.

Aviation24

JAL orders up to 26 Embraer E190-E2s to renew J-Air’s regional fleet

Airline Economics

JAL orders 26 Embraer E190-E2 jets for regional fleet renewal

Also: Air Data News, FL360aero, ch-aviation, AeroTime, aviation-defence-universe.com, Aviation Week, CNA and 9 more

2026-10-14T02:05:30.990759-07:00

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