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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Biman Bangladesh orders 10 Airbus jets, ending its Boeing-only fleet

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a firm order for four A350-900s and six A321neos, its first major purchase of Airbus aircraft. The flag carrier currently operates an all-Boeing jet fleet and had also committed to 25 Boeing aircraft this year; the first Airbus deliveries are expected in 2033.

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2026-10-07T12:55:05.650784-07:00

NTSB Helicopter Accident

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NTSB: TV News Helicopter Descended Rapidly Before Fatal Crash

By Flying Magazine: AS-350 B2 helicopter crash killed the pilot, one passenger, and a person on the ground.

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2026-10-07T13:35:17.701577-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

US State Department Issues Warning About Threats to Airlines and Airports in Saudi Arabia After Houthi Air Attacks Leave 3 Dead

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The State Department has issued a warning to US citizens in Saudi Arabia after three people were killed in Houthi air attacks on two airports in the country on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Three killed in attacks on two Saudi airports

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Houthis Kill Three in Attacks on Two Airports in Saudi Arabia

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2026-10-07T12:15:35.385827-07:00

Africa Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Embraer

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Safari plane makes emergency landing after reported zebra strike in Tanzania

By AeroTime: An Embraer EMB-120 carrying 30 people made an emergency landing in Tanzania after a reported zebra strike. No injuries were reported.

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2026-10-07T13:05:24.973854-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Tecnam Introduces FAR 23 Trainer for U.S. Flight Schools

By Flying Magazine: P2008JC NG aims to give academies a modern, cost-efficient alternative to aging legacy fleets.

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2026-10-07T11:55:09.306649-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Alaska Airlines’ Plan to Grow Beyond Its West Coast Roots

By Skift: Alaska Airlines sees more opportunity to grow out of its West Coast hubs in Portland and San Diego as it grapples with surging fuel costs.

Also: Simple Flying and Simple Flying

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2026-10-07T11:35:14.944288-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vertical takes aim at Archer with patent infringement claim

By FlightGlobal: Air taxi developer's move is a response to legal action from US rival. UK-headquartered Vertical Aerospace has responded to its ongoing legal fight with Archer Aviation by countersuing its US rival, claiming a patent infringement related to the thermal management of its propulsion system.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-07T12:05:50.369895-07:00

eVTOL North America Embraer

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Eve plots US air taxi demos despite exclusion from pilot programme

By FlightGlobal: The Florida air taxi developer, majority owned by Brazil's Embraer, plans to begin US air taxi demonstration flights in 2028.

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2026-10-07T12:05:47.611168-07:00

Biman Bangladesh orders 10 Airbus jets, ending its Boeing-only fleet

NTSB: TV News Helicopter Descended Rapidly Before Fatal Crash

US State Department Issues Warning About Threats to Airlines and Airports in Saudi Arabia After Houthi Air Attacks Leave 3 Dead

Three killed in attacks on two Saudi airports

Houthis Kill Three in Attacks on Two Airports in Saudi Arabia

Safari plane makes emergency landing after reported zebra strike in Tanzania

Tecnam Introduces FAR 23 Trainer for U.S. Flight Schools

Alaska Airlines’ Plan to Grow Beyond Its West Coast Roots

Vertical takes aim at Archer with patent infringement claim

Eve plots US air taxi demos despite exclusion from pilot programme

Paraguay displays seven new aircraft in rare Air Force renewal cycle

NTSB: TV News Helicopter Descended Rapidly Before Fatal Crash

Safari plane makes emergency landing after reported zebra strike in Tanzania

Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 4 A350-900s, 6 A321neo

US State Department Issues Warning About Threats to Airlines and Airports in Saudi Arabia After Houthi Air Attacks Leave 3 Dead

Tecnam Introduces FAR 23 Trainer for U.S. Flight Schools

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EXCLUSIVE: Saudi Arabia launches air safety probe into flydubai incident, sources say

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