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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA weighs path to restore single-pilot operations in Citation jets

The FAA could explore using a supplemental type certificate to reenable single-pilot operations in Citation aircraft, according to the available report. The possibility points to a regulatory route for changing operating requirements, but no decision or implementation details are provided.

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2026-10-23T06:04:41.573035-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

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Bloomberg • Constantine Courcoulas, Danny Lee

VietJet Faces Aircraft, Cash Seizures in FitzWalter Debt Fight

By Bloomberg: VietJet Aviation JSC faces seizure of ticket revenues and aircraft after a UK court appointed receivers to help recover more than $250 million owed to a London-based buyout fund — effectively hobbling the carrier’s operations outside of Vietnam.

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2026-10-23T07:28:54.389647-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Vitória, Brazil launches first int’l service

By ch-aviation: GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes Boeing B737-800,.

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2026-10-23T06:55:17.718028-07:00

Boeing Boeing 737 Southwest Airlines

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Southwest dismisses widebody rumours but leaves door open on 737 Max 10

By FlightGlobal: US carrier indicates there is an ‘opportunity’ to amend pilot contracts should it decide to go for the larger Max variant.

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2026-10-23T07:05:22.861944-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

UAE’s Falcon Luxe adds Global Express to AOC

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2026-10-23T05:35:00.712602-07:00

North America Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Inside Starburst’s First Flight, and Portal’s New Bothell Office

By Payload: “I feel like 80% success now,” CEO Jeff Thurnburg said. “But honestly, to get this far this fast, I’m tempted to call it 100%.”.

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2026-10-23T05:34:54.761707-07:00

Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Boeing 757

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Icelandair eyes fleet-renewal benefits as it moves remaining 757s to Malta

By FlightGlobal: Reykjavik-based carrier had a strong third quarter but expects high fuel costs will push it to full-year operating loss.

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2026-10-23T05:05:39.705266-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Five Boeing 777s sent to Iran put Madagascar officials and businessmen on trial

By Air Data News: Aircraft reached Iran in July 2025 after using Malagasy registrations in an operation that triggered investigations into Boeing 777s that reached Iran under unusual circumstances in July 2025 are at the center of a criminal case in Madagascar involving former government officials, aviation authorities and businessmen.

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2026-10-23T05:04:36.858941-07:00

FAA weighs path to restore single-pilot operations in Citation jets

VietJet Faces Aircraft, Cash Seizures in FitzWalter Debt Fight

Vitória, Brazil launches first int’l service

Southwest dismisses widebody rumours but leaves door open on 737 Max 10

UAE’s Falcon Luxe adds Global Express to AOC

Inside Starburst’s First Flight, and Portal’s New Bothell Office

Icelandair eyes fleet-renewal benefits as it moves remaining 757s to Malta

Five Boeing 777s sent to Iran put Madagascar officials and businessmen on trial

VietJet Faces Aircraft, Cash Seizures in FitzWalter Debt Fight

Southwest dismisses widebody rumours but leaves door open on 737 Max 10

Vitória, Brazil launches first int’l service

FAA Weighs Restoring Citation Single-Pilot Operations

UAE’s Falcon Luxe adds Global Express to AOC

Inside Starburst’s First Flight, and Portal’s New Bothell Office

AstraQua Secures $1.27m NASA Contract to Let Autonomous Aircraft “Feel Pain”

Finland's LYGG launches Emden-Esbjerg charters

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Discover RISE In-Seat Power and Explore the Future of Passenger Engagement with Burrana’s RISE Engage Concept

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 10 after more than 2,000 flight-test hours, clearing path to deliveries

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

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