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Reuters • Joanna Plucinska, Julia Payne

Flydubai co-pilot’s alleged axe attack exposes limits of screening for rogue pilots

Airline executives say safety standards remain high after a flydubai co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain with an axe last week in an attempt to crash the aircraft. They acknowledged, however, that safeguards cannot fully prevent a rogue pilot from acting against the crew or aircraft.

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2026-10-08T06:04:49.822736-07:00

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Reuters • Ahmed Eljechtimi

Morocco aerospace exports could rise to $5 billion, industry group says

By Reuters: Morocco's aerospace industry could increase annual exports to about $5 billion within three years from $3 billion last year, as it attracts new suppliers manufacturing high-value parts, the ‌head of industry association GIMAS said.

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2026-10-08T05:04:41.374217-07:00

Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Consultant Altea Warns of Risks to Green Aviation's Propulsion Revolution

By AINonline: Consultant says provisional sales announcements are poor indicators of program success.

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2026-10-08T05:05:22.930432-07:00

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Reuters • Joanna Plucinska, Julia Payne

Ryanair's O'Leary says 'insanely higher' jet fuel cost could remain into 2028

By Reuters: European airlines could face more than another year of elevated fuel costs and higher fares due to the Iran war, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O'Leary said on Thursday, in the first warning by an executive that the knock-on effect could spill into 2028.

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2026-10-08T06:04:49.477933-07:00

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ch-aviation • Falcon Luxe

UAE's Falcon Executive launches Dubai helicopter operations

By ch-aviation: Support Contact Newsroom Print Page Preparing for print Business Jets brief Airbus Helicopters H125, © Airbus Helicopters By Luciano Braganca 08Oct2026 LinkedIn X Facebook Copy news link RSS Feed Falcon Executive Aviation, part of Alex Group Investment, which includes aircraft management and charter specialist Falcon Luxe , has received United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) approval on October 1, 2026, for commercial helicopter operations at the company's Dubai Helipark facility, located at Dubai World Central .

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2026-10-08T04:35:38.596302-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

US's New World Aviation to launch BBJ operations

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on New World Aviation (Pennsylvania) at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-10-08T03:55:01.590397-07:00

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Cranky Flier

Alaska is Back in Long Beach (Trip Report)

By Cranky Flier: , Trip Reports Alaska Air Group media day was conveniently scheduled just after the airline’s new Seattle to Long Beach flight began, so I was very happy to be able to fly from my home airport.

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2026-10-08T04:04:47.429287-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Terra Avia retires sole B737-300(QC), parks B737 freighter

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2026-10-08T03:15:29.717741-07:00

Flydubai co-pilot’s alleged axe attack exposes limits of screening for rogue pilots

Morocco aerospace exports could rise to $5 billion, industry group says

Consultant Altea Warns of Risks to Green Aviation's Propulsion Revolution

Ryanair's O'Leary says 'insanely higher' jet fuel cost could remain into 2028

UAE's Falcon Executive launches Dubai helicopter operations

US's New World Aviation to launch BBJ operations

Alaska is Back in Long Beach (Trip Report)

Terra Avia retires sole B737-300(QC), parks B737 freighter

Airline chiefs say can't fully guard against rogue pilots after flydubai attack

Ryanair's O'Leary says 'insanely higher' jet fuel cost could remain into 2028

Morocco aerospace exports could rise to $5 billion, industry group says

Consultant Altea Warns of Risks to Green Aviation's Propulsion Revolution

UAE's Falcon Executive launches Dubai helicopter operations

US's New World Aviation to launch BBJ operations

Airbus completes autonomous taxi trials with A350 at Paris Charles de Gaulle

Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

EasyJet Sees Apollo Takeover on Track for Completion Next Year

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

Flydubai co-pilot allegedly tried to seize aircraft and steer it toward Ben Gurion Airport

Airbus targets production capacity of 100 aircraft monthly for A320 successor

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