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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA proposes flight restrictions near Trump International Airport over Mar-a-Lago security concerns

The FAA is proposing unusual airspace restrictions around President Donald J. Trump International Airport, formerly Palm Beach International Airport, to address security concerns involving the nearby Mar-a-Lago residence. Only flights meeting unspecified “special safety and operational conditions” would be permitted to operate near the estate.

Also: The Independent

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2026-09-01T09:06:40.491874-07:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

The ULCC Shakeout: Allegiant’s 737 MAX Advantage

By AirInsight: With Spirit gone, Allegiant's growing 737 MAX 8-200 fleet is closing in on Frontier's ULCC lead — while network carriers pull further ahead.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-09-01T09:05:48.851008-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Kenya Airways chief steps down after less than a year

By FlightGlobal: George Kamal will be replaced on an interim basis by director of legal services, Habil Waswani. Kenya Airways chief executive George Kamal has resigned from his position, less than a year into the job and just a few weeks after the carrier posted a heavy first-half net loss.

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2026-09-01T08:50:11.052078-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs

eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Amazon Plans Major Expansion of Prime Air Drone Delivery in 2026

By eVTOL Insights: Amazon plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 US cities and towns by the end of 2026, representing a significant increase from its current footprint.

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2026-09-01T08:35:45.631302-07:00

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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

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Leeham News • Admin Leeham News

Boosting C919 Production Rates Remains Comac's Real Test

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Jay Menon Sept. 1, 2026, Leeham News & Analysis: Air China’s C919 flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar last month carried the Chinese narrowbody across an important boundary.

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

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

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

FAA proposes flight restrictions near Trump International Airport over Mar-a-Lago security concerns

The ULCC Shakeout: Allegiant’s 737 MAX Advantage

Kenya Airways chief steps down after less than a year

Amazon Plans Major Expansion of Prime Air Drone Delivery in 2026

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

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

Boosting C919 Production Rates Remains Comac's Real Test

Kepplair prepares ATR 72 for firefighting conversion

PLD Space Adds €108 million to Series C Funding Round

Airbus U030 Flexrotor VTOL Drone Deploys for European Maritime Border and Coastal Surveillance Operations

FAA Proposes Unusual Airspace Restriction for Trump’s Mar-a-Lago Estate

The ULCC Shakeout: Allegiant’s 737 MAX Advantage

Kenya Airways chief steps down after less than a year

Amazon Plans Major Expansion of Prime Air Drone Delivery in 2026

Kepplair prepares ATR 72 for firefighting conversion

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

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Embraer E-Jets attract another new airline in Nigeria

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AIN Roundtable—Readying for Potential Navigation Spoofing, Jamming

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Leeham’s Scott Hamilton signs off with “Disturbing Trends at Airbus” assessment

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