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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

West Entertainment names Al St. Germain SVP of entertainment

The California-based inflight entertainment content specialist has appointed Al St. Germain to its leadership team. He will work with CEO Rick Warren and President Kate Groth to support the company’s growth, innovation and performance, with a focus on expanding airline passenger engagement.

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2026-10-08T01:36:34.995640-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Poland's AMC Aviation retires last Beechcraft jet

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2026-10-08T01:55:08.783457-07:00

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AINonline • Charles Alcock

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

By AINonline: New narrowbody airliners could see even greater use of composite materials.

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2026-10-08T02:05:09.178928-07:00

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Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

EasyJet Sees Apollo Takeover on Track for Completion Next Year

By Bloomberg: Apollo Global Management Inc.’s deal to acquire EasyJet Plc for £5.7 billion ($7.5 billion) is on track for completion early next year, the airline’s chief executive officer said.

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2026-10-08T02:05:31.861354-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

By ch-aviation: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-700,.

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2026-10-08T01:05:40.322334-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe Prepares for Rome, NASA Opens Its Data

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe's road to Rome and crew autonomy, NASA's Artemis II lunar data release, Türkiye's Moon mission details and space manufacturing.

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2026-10-08T00:35:40.234723-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe

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Big cargo drones deliver toolkits to wind turbines in the North Sea

By suasnews.com: Ørsted has completed a new trial of a large cargo drone at Hornsea 2, its offshore wind farm in the North Sea. The trial assessed whether drones could deliver maintenance kits and reduce routine vessel trips, helping turbines generate electricity more consistently while lowering operational risks and costs.

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Ørsted and Skyports Trial Cargo Drone Deliveries to Offshore Wind Turbines

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2026-10-07T23:15:01.055289-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Nigeria's Xejet sues for $12mn in groundhandling dispute

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2026-10-08T00:35:40.261100-07:00

West Entertainment names Al St. Germain SVP of entertainment

Poland's AMC Aviation retires last Beechcraft jet

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

EasyJet Sees Apollo Takeover on Track for Completion Next Year

Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Three: Europe Prepares for Rome, NASA Opens Its Data

Big cargo drones deliver toolkits to wind turbines in the North Sea

Ørsted and Skyports Trial Cargo Drone Deliveries to Offshore Wind Turbines

Nigeria's Xejet sues for $12mn in groundhandling dispute

Big cargo drones deliver toolkits to wind turbines in the North Sea

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

EasyJet Sees Apollo Takeover on Track for Completion Next Year

Poland's AMC Aviation retires last Beechcraft jet

West Entertainment appoints Al St. Germain as SVP Entertainment

Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

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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

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