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Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

United and JetBlue’s Blue Sky partnership benefits from a more consistent passenger experience

United Airlines and JetBlue are increasingly aligning the passenger experience across their networks, strengthening the value proposition of their Blue Sky collaboration. Greater consistency could support the partnership’s loyalty benefits by making cross-airline travel and member interactions more seamless.

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2026-09-26T09:34:55.364664-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: In news that will surprise no one, Heathrow’s controversial third runway has reportedly been delayed yet again, although this time it isn’t down to a legal challenge or even environmental concerns.

Also: The Guardian

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2026-09-26T07:50:12.487343-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

By Runway Girl: Alaska Airlines has announced a significant expansion out of Paine Field, saying it is set to increase capacity by 50% through spring 2027.

Also: Everett Herald and travelingformiles.com

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2026-09-26T08:35:04.895671-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Getting an air sickness bag will now take an extra step passengers won't expect.

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2026-09-26T07:05:12.149618-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification

By Air Data News: Southwest Airlines expects first deliveries only near the end of 2026 as Boeing prepares 27 previously Boeing 737 MAX 7 has finally received regulatory approval in the United States, but passengers may have to wait several more months before flying on the smallest member of the MAX family.

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2026-09-26T01:21:19.949954-07:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care

By AINonline: More In Regulations and Government## Canada Issues Guidance for Single-pilot SOP Mandate.

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2026-09-25T18:36:24.353638-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

NTSB: Snow-Covered, Overweight Citation V Overran Runway After Rejected Takeoff Above V1

By AINonline: Rejected takeoff initiated above the decision speed.

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2026-09-25T19:51:11.002876-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

2026-09-25T11:20:01.008662-07:00

United and JetBlue’s Blue Sky partnership benefits from a more consistent passenger experience

No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)

Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification

Senate OKs Bill To Encourage Aviation Mental Health Care

NTSB: Snow-Covered, Overweight Citation V Overran Runway After Rejected Takeoff Above V1

Tracep L-410 fatally crashes in western DR Congo

Fatal Aircraft Crash in Kenge Kills Top Congolese Military Official and Flight Crew

Congo plane crash kills 14, including 2 senior military officials

United-JetBlue Blue Sky Partnership Gains From More Consistent Passenger Experience

Alaska Airlines announces service expansion from Paine Field

No Surprise: Heathrow’s Controversial Third Runway Has Been Delayed Again… Operational By 2039 (Maybe)

Air Baltic Removes Sick Bags From Seat-Back Pockets in Desperate Cost-Cutting Move as Chapter 11 Process Continues

Boeing 737 MAX 7 may take months to enter service despite FAA certification

NTSB: Snow-Covered, Overweight Citation V Overran Runway After Rejected Takeoff Above V1

United pilots report GPS interference near Los Angeles

AINsight: Does Pilot Flight Time Equate to Competency?

BETA Technologies begins North Carolina flight-test campaign for electric ALIA aircraft

EXCLUSIVE: Qatar Airways retires idle A330s and sends pilots to RwandAir as Iran war drags

Airbus identifies corrosion-protection quality defect affecting around 500 A321neo aircraft

Qatar Airways permanently retires remaining A330 passenger fleet after four-year replacement delay

United receives first A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney’s more durable GTF Advantage

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

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