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Africa   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
DefenseNews.com • Linus Höller

UAE turns to sanctioned Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa

An investigation reports that the UAE is using Aviacon Zitotrans, a Russian operator, for missions in Africa. The company has been sanctioned by the United States, Canada and Ukraine over its support for Russia’s war effort, linking the operations to broader geopolitical and compliance risks.

2026-09-30T05:20:14.794603-07:00
Middle East   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   Boeing 737  
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Reuters • Alexander Cornwell, Rami Amichay

Israeli officials say diverted flydubai incident may be attempted 'terror attack'

By Reuters: The co-pilot of a flight ​from Dubai to Tel Aviv is believed to have stabbed the captain, forcing the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia where it landed safely, ‌three Israeli officials said.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Reuters, FlightGlobal, New York Times, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, Wings, Aviation A2Z, Aviation Week, Simple Flying, One Mile at a Time, ndtv.com, Washington Post and 51 more
2026-09-30T00:29:41.962615-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   777X   Africa   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
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Reuters

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

By Reuters: Ethiopian Airlines on Wednesday signed a deal to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes, and its chief ​executive said the state-owned airline had ​the option to buy eight more.

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2026-09-30T03:19:48.490537-07:00
Routes   Europe   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
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ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Wizz Air keeps Belgrade base after rule changes shelved

By ch-aviation: Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) has welcomed a decision made by Serbian authorities to postpone the implementation of revised rules authorising foreign airlines in the country, with the low-cost carrier confirming that it will maintain its Belgrade Nikola Tesla base for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter season.

2026-09-30T03:50:15.785510-07:00
Europe   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus   Airbus A320   Airlines  
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Airbus

FLYONE Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo

By Airbus: Toulouse, France, 30 September 2026 – FLYONE Armenia, the country's largest carrier, has finalised an order with Airbus for the acquisition of two A321neo aircraft.

Also: Airline Economics, ch-aviation, aviation-defence-universe.com and Boarding Area
2026-09-30T02:21:20.080300-07:00