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Helicopter Accident Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Reuters

One killed as two helicopters collide while landing near Everest Base Camp

Two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided while attempting to land at a high-altitude heliport in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district. An Indian tourist was killed and three people, including both pilots, were injured. The accident occurred during peak trekking season, when helicopters ferry hikers and climbers in the region.

Aviation Safety Network • Harro Ranter

Mid-air collision Accident Airbus Helicopters H125 9N-AOD, Tuesday 3 November 2026

Aviation Safety Network • Harro Ranter

Accident Aérospatiale AS 350B3 Ecureuil 9N-AJR, Tuesday 3 November 2026

Also: The Independent, ANI News Agency, CNA, newsable.asianetnews.com, CNA and The Independent

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2026-11-02T21:28:21.783762-08:00

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Syria's Fly Cham to add dedicated freighter

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2026-11-02T22:55:32.900812-08:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Germany's Air Independence, Saab get Canadian charter nods

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2026-11-02T23:34:58.689400-08:00

Orders Air India Airlines

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Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram

Air India seeks more wide-body jets, sees profitability 'very soon,' CEO says

By Reuters: Air India wants to increase an order for wide-body aircraft as it seeks to boost international passenger traffic, Chief Executive Tewolde Gebremariam ‌said on Tuesday, adding the Tata Group-owned carrier would return to profitability "very soon".

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2026-11-03T00:04:18.205311-08:00

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Canada's Skyservice adds Global 8000

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2026-11-02T22:15:18.829533-08:00

SAAB AI Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Tim Martin

Sweden's Saab launches family of AI agents for future aircraft projects

By Breaking Defense: Key to the autonomous project is Saab’s AI Fighter Jet Pilot Academy, designed to develop the agents and, in parallel, establish infrastructure necessary to “create, train and evaluate” them, says the firm.

Aviation Week

Saab Moves To Industrialize Combat AI After Gripen Trials

Shephard Media

Saab’s flight-tested AI agents signal new era of crewed-uncrewed fighter systems

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2026-11-02T23:04:30.241858-08:00

Africa Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Ghana targets 2027 relaunch of national airline

By ch-aviation: Ghana is targeting a 2027 return to service for a revived national airline under the Ghana Airways name, after a technical committee overseeing the project completed and submitted its report, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa.

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2026-11-02T21:35:31.525216-08:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Airbus

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Kazakhstan's Alatau Air Cargo to lease two A340-600s

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2026-11-02T20:55:23.939785-08:00

One killed as two helicopters collide while landing near Everest Base Camp

Mid-air collision Accident Airbus Helicopters H125 9N-AOD, Tuesday 3 November 2026

Accident Aérospatiale AS 350B3 Ecureuil 9N-AJR, Tuesday 3 November 2026

Syria's Fly Cham to add dedicated freighter

Germany's Air Independence, Saab get Canadian charter nods

Air India seeks more wide-body jets, sees profitability 'very soon,' CEO says

Canada's Skyservice adds Global 8000

Sweden's Saab launches family of AI agents for future aircraft projects

Saab Moves To Industrialize Combat AI After Gripen Trials

Saab’s flight-tested AI agents signal new era of crewed-uncrewed fighter systems

Ghana targets 2027 relaunch of national airline

Kazakhstan's Alatau Air Cargo to lease two A340-600s

Air India seeks more wide-body jets, sees profitability 'very soon,' CEO says

Germany's Air Independence, Saab get Canadian charter nods

Syria's Fly Cham to add dedicated freighter

Sweden's Saab launches family of AI agents for future aircraft projects

Canada's Skyservice adds Global 8000

Ghana targets 2027 relaunch of national airline

Turkish Airlines to dry lease first B777-300(ERSF)s

Kyrgyzstan's Aero Nomad begins Bishkek-Phu Quoc service

Kazakhstan's SCAT Airlines launches Singapore fifth-freedom

Vietnam Airlines set for state ownership restructuring

Learjet 60 crash in Florida kills all nine aboard; crew reportedly encountered icing and turbulence

Ryanair weighs pay freezes and AI cost cuts as fuel pressures threaten €2 billion; fares could rise up to 20% in 2027

Three killed in midair collision between training helicopter and AS350 near Oregon airport

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