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Reuters • Alexander Cornwell, Joanna Plucinska

Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Allegedly Attacks Co-Pilot

Flydubai flight FZ1073, traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv, made an emergency landing at Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk Airport after an alleged cockpit attack involving the pilots. Both crew members were hospitalized, while Israeli officials investigated whether the incident represented an attempted attack and a replacement aircraft was arranged.

aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Flydubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Attacks Co-Pilot

Aviation24 • André Orban

Both flydubai pilots hospitalized after FZ1073 diversion; replacement aircraft arranged

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2026-09-30T10:35:37.519265-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Air New Zealand to add over 7,000 Shanghai–Auckland seats over Chinese New Year

By AeroTime: Air New Zealand announced it will add more than 7,000 seats between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Auckland Airport (AKL) over the 2027 Chinese New Year period, one of the busiest travel seasons for Chinese visitors to New Zealand.

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2026-09-30T07:37:05.460772-07:00

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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

United Launches 3 Tiers of Premium Fares on Domestic and Short-Haul International Routes

By Skift: The carrier said in an internal announcement that it would offer three fare tiers for United First and United Business:.

Also: The Points Guy

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2026-09-30T11:35:08.446272-07:00

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Bloomberg • Henrique Almeida

Air France, Lufthansa Submit Improved Bids for Portugal’s TAP

By Bloomberg: Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Air France-KLM submitted improved final offers for a stake in Portuguese airline TAP as the government moves closer to selecting a strategic partner.

Also: Euronews

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2026-09-30T09:49:52.894572-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

Great Wealth Transfer Could Reshape Air Charter Demand

By AINonline: Younger high-net-worth individuals may shift to charter, avoid capital gains tax burden.

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2026-09-30T10:50:38.539567-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX

By Flying Magazine: Passengers can activate the safety system from multiple locations in the cabin.

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2026-09-30T11:34:48.953836-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Ontic Acquires SIRS Navigation Magnetic Compass Business

By AINonline: Manufacturer of products for legacy aircraft will help ensure long-term support.

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2026-09-30T11:51:30.784026-07:00

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APEX • APEX Staff

APEX Joins Aviation Coalition Pressing Congress to Fund $30 Billion Modern Skies Act

By APEX: APEX joins aviation leaders urging Congress to fund the $30 billion Modern Skies Act to modernize air traffic control and improve passenger experience.

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2026-09-30T09:05:34.085048-07:00

Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Allegedly Attacks Co-Pilot

Flydubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Attacks Co-Pilot

Both flydubai pilots hospitalized after FZ1073 diversion; replacement aircraft arranged

Air New Zealand to add over 7,000 Shanghai–Auckland seats over Chinese New Year

United Launches 3 Tiers of Premium Fares on Domestic and Short-Haul International Routes

Air France, Lufthansa Submit Improved Bids for Portugal’s TAP

Great Wealth Transfer Could Reshape Air Charter Demand

FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX

Ontic Acquires SIRS Navigation Magnetic Compass Business

APEX Joins Aviation Coalition Pressing Congress to Fund $30 Billion Modern Skies Act

Ontic Acquires SIRS Navigation Magnetic Compass Business

United Launches 3 Tiers of Premium Fares on Domestic and Short-Haul International Routes

FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX

Air New Zealand to add over 7,000 Shanghai–Auckland seats over Chinese New Year

Israel to tighten pilot security checks after alleged flydubai cockpit attack

Great Wealth Transfer Could Reshape Air Charter Demand

Passengers overcame pilot who tried to crash flydubai flight, Israel says

Unsecured creditors’ committee named in airBaltic Chapter 11

Ethiopian Airlines agrees to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes, has option for 8 more

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BFU finds brake-pedal inputs before Vietnam Airlines 787 overran Munich runway

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