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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

DOT and Aviation Groups Seek $30 Billion to Modernize Airspace and Airports

Legislation backed by the Department of Transportation and aviation groups would direct $30 billion toward digitizing key aviation systems and upgrading airport infrastructure. The proposal positions airspace modernization and airport investment as central priorities for improving the nation’s aviation network.

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2026-09-28T14:06:46.488940-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over software

By AeroTime: The FAA will delay Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification while it reviews a software issue. Administrator Bryan Bedford gave no timetable for approval.

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2026-09-28T13:21:10.784835-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Mark Maurer

AAR to Pay $1.8 Billion for Stake in Aircraft-Maintenance Company

By Wall Street Journal: Aviation-services supplier AAR AIR -0.88%decrease; down pointing triangle agreed to buy a majority stake in privately held aircraft-maintenance company MRO Holdings for $1.8 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

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2026-09-28T14:06:31.891346-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

VietJet adopts Starlink despite coverage gaps in China and India

By Runway Girl: VietJet has selected Starlink inflight Wi-Fi for an initial 120 aircraft even though Starlink does not have landing rights in either country.

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2026-09-28T12:35:02.236604-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Regional airline leaders say pilot shortage has eased, but warn it could return

By FlightGlobal: Chief executives of US regional airlines warn another pilot shortage could again 'grow very quickly' and set out the policy changes that could help head it off.

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2026-09-28T12:05:14.294521-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Canada’s Air Transat secures $177mn state loan

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-09-28T10:50:16.369788-07:00

Middle East M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Airbus A350 Airbus A330

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Qatari bank entity acquires over 30 Avolon jets including A350s and A330s

By FlightGlobal: Portfolio of nine widebodies and 24 single-aisle jets valued at $1.6 billion.

aeromorning.com

Avolon agrees sale of 33-aircraft portfolio to Lesha Bank

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2026-09-28T09:50:12.385074-07:00

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Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Higher Fuel Costs Not Curbing Alaska Air Group's International Ambitions

By Leeham News: The trickle of oil escaping from the Strait of Hormuz and associated surge in jet fuel prices are unwelcome developments for all global airlines but come at an especially critical time for Alaska Air Group.

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2026-09-28T10:05:15.930295-07:00

DOT and Aviation Groups Seek $30 Billion to Modernize Airspace and Airports

FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over software

AAR to Pay $1.8 Billion for Stake in Aircraft-Maintenance Company

VietJet adopts Starlink despite coverage gaps in China and India

Regional airline leaders say pilot shortage has eased, but warn it could return

Canada’s Air Transat secures $177mn state loan

Qatari bank entity acquires over 30 Avolon jets including A350s and A330s

Avolon agrees sale of 33-aircraft portfolio to Lesha Bank

Higher Fuel Costs Not Curbing Alaska Air Group's International Ambitions

DOT, Aviation Groups Ask Congress for $30B to Modernize Airspace

AAR to Pay $1.8 Billion for Stake in Aircraft-Maintenance Company

FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over software

VietJet adopts Starlink despite coverage gaps in China and India

Regional airline leaders say pilot shortage has eased, but warn it could return

Canada’s Air Transat secures $177mn state loan

Airbus Identifies Coating Defect Affecting A321neo Fuselage Stringers

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FAA certifies Boeing 737 MAX 7, but Southwest deliveries may not begin until late 2026

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