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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Citation operators challenge FAA data behind sudden single-pilot authorization ban

Business aviation groups are seeking access to the safety data behind the FAA’s decision to rescind single-pilot authorizations for certain Cessna Citation aircraft. Operators say the sweeping policy change could affect flight operations and are pressing the agency for transparency on its risk assessment.

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2026-09-28T03:35:29.018413-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Paris court convicts Swiftair over 2014 Air Algérie AH5017 crash in Mali

By AeroTime: The Paris Criminal Court convicted Spanish operator Swiftair of involuntary manslaughter on September 28, 2026, over the crash of Air Algérie flight AH5017 in Mali, which killed all 116 people on board in July 2014.

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2026-09-28T02:06:35.932269-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Asia-Pacific outlook ‘broadly positive’ even amid tepid demand: AAPA

By FlightGlobal: Passenger volumes in the region dipped 0.6% year-on-year in August. The outlook for the Asia-Pacific region remains “broadly positive”, says the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), though “uneven” growth is expected across the region.

Also: Airline Economics and Airline Economics

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2026-09-28T02:35:37.558930-07:00

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aerotelegraph.com

(DE) Avelo Airlines Expands Dallas-McKinney Service to Nine Destinations

By aerotelegraph.com: Avelo Airlines erweitert ihr Streckennetz ab dem Flughafen McKinney nördlich von Dallas um vier Ziele. Ab dem 16. Dezember fliegt die US-Airline jeweils viermal wöchentlich nach Denver und Atlanta.

Also: Cranky Flier

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2026-09-27T17:05:07.463879-07:00

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Reuters • Giulia Segreti, Tim Hepher

Airbus probes A321neo flaw as repair plan eases disruption

By Reuters: Airbus and Italy's Leonardo are investigating a glitch at a privately held coatings firm ‌that triggered a quality alert affecting 500 of the planemaker's best-selling A321neo jets, people familiar with the matter said.

Also: Air Data News

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2026-09-28T01:05:06.970466-07:00

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eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

Elroy Air Increases PIPE Funding Commitments to $175 Million

By eVTOL Insights: Elroy Air has increased the size of its previously announced private investment in public equity (PIPE) commitments to $175 million, with existing investors including Lockheed Martin Ventures and Inflection Point participating.

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2026-09-28T03:06:40.876675-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

KLM to launch A350 ops in early 4Q26 after delivery delays

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on KLM Royal Dutch Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-09-28T01:50:12.827698-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Azul’s first SkyCourier to put 19-seat turboprop to work in major airline network

By Air Data News: Azul’s first passenger-configured Cessna SkyCourier was expected to reach the airline’s base at Confins, in Brazil, on Monday, September 28, ahead of import formalities and preparations for service.

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2026-09-28T02:20:35.135299-07:00

Citation operators challenge FAA data behind sudden single-pilot authorization ban

Paris court convicts Swiftair over 2014 Air Algérie AH5017 crash in Mali

Asia-Pacific outlook ‘broadly positive’ even amid tepid demand: AAPA

(DE) Avelo Airlines Expands Dallas-McKinney Service to Nine Destinations

Airbus probes A321neo flaw as repair plan eases disruption

Elroy Air Increases PIPE Funding Commitments to $175 Million

KLM to launch A350 ops in early 4Q26 after delivery delays

Azul’s first SkyCourier to put 19-seat turboprop to work in major airline network

(DE) Avelo Airlines Expands Dallas-McKinney Service to Nine Destinations

Citation operators seek to scrutinise safety data used to justify single-pilot ban

Elroy Air Increases PIPE Funding Commitments to $175 Million

Asia-Pacific outlook ‘broadly positive’ even amid tepid demand: AAPA

Azul’s first SkyCourier to put 19-seat turboprop to work in major airline network

Paris court convicts Swiftair over 2014 Air Algérie AH5017 crash in Mali

High airfares could stick around even if jet fuel prices fall

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Wizz Air Faces Uncertainty as the Low-Cost Growth Model Comes Under Pressure

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Airbus schedules A350F freighter’s maiden flight for 29 September, targeting late-2027 deliveries

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Air New Zealand reinforces training after prolonged ATR 72-600 engine-fire evacuation

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