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DOT fines Air France and KLM $425,000 over Delta-coded flights below Iraq’s 32,000-foot restriction

The U.S. Department of Transportation fined Air France and KLM a combined $425,000 for flights through Iraqi airspace below 32,000 feet, violating an FAA order that has been in place for more than six years. The penalties cover more than 100 flights operated under Delta’s code, according to the reports.

Also: Simple Flying and Aero-News

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2026-10-24T01:34:20.743951-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Upgrades and Downgrades with 2027 JetBlue Mosaic Updates

By PaxEx.Aero: Sometimes it makes sense to follow the crowd when introducing a similar product. Or do things differently and attract attention. JetBlue chose both as it launches upgrades for the new BlueFirst cabin, part of the 2027 Mosaic program changes announced last week.

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2026-10-23T23:00:37.419679-07:00

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Bloomberg • Dorothy Ma, Reshmi Basu

JetBlue Lenders Organize After Stock, Debt Fall to Record Lows

By Bloomberg: JetBlue Airways Corp.’s creditors are organizing with advisers as the airline comes under intensified pressure ahead of its third-quarter earnings report, according to people familiar with the matter.

Also: Wall Street Journal, Simple Flying and Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-23T17:04:46.475854-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

EL AL Service Refresh Includes Starlink

By PaxEx.Aero: Israel's EL AL is the latest airline to sign on for Starlink's inflight internet service. The move comes as part of an "expanded premium offering" the carrier is introducing from November 2026.

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2026-10-23T16:04:37.038835-07:00

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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

By Reuters: Boeing's dispute with a small Florida-based supplier has halted production of its 777 freighter ‌for nearly two months and disrupted output of the 767, including freighters and KC-46 aerial refueling tankers, according to Boeing workers and court filings.

Also: Air Data News and Simple Flying

4 Sources

2026-10-23T17:04:24.355518-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

Airbus fields interest in HBCplus to support LEO + GEO service

By Runway Girl: Airbus is fielding interest for its HBCplus flex inflight connectivity solution, which can support GEO and Lightspeed LEO satcom.

Also: newspaceeconomy.ca

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2026-10-23T16:00:38.200218-07:00

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Reuters

Allegiant exercises options for six Boeing 737 MAX jets worth over $720 million

By Reuters: Allegiant Air said on Friday it had ‌exercised options to buy six Boeing 737-8 aircraft under a 2021 purchase agreement with the ⁠planemaker.

aviationnews.eu

Allegiant Air Adds Six Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets to Its Future Fleet

Also: AeroTime and theaviationhub.co.uk

4 Sources

2026-10-23T15:04:23.165022-07:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

Air India Introduces Restaurant-Style Dining on Long-Haul Business Class Flights

By APEX: Air India introduces restaurant-style Business Class dining with personalized service and new tableware on select long-haul flights.

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2026-10-23T15:34:24.082531-07:00

DOT fines Air France and KLM $425,000 over Delta-coded flights below Iraq’s 32,000-foot restriction

Upgrades and Downgrades with 2027 JetBlue Mosaic Updates

JetBlue Lenders Organize After Stock, Debt Fall to Record Lows

EL AL Service Refresh Includes Starlink

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

Airbus fields interest in HBCplus to support LEO + GEO service

Allegiant exercises options for six Boeing 737 MAX jets worth over $720 million

Allegiant Air Adds Six Boeing 737 MAX 8 Jets to Its Future Fleet

Air India Introduces Restaurant-Style Dining on Long-Haul Business Class Flights

The Department of Transportation Has Slapped Two More Foreign Airlines With Big Fines For Flying in Banned Airspace

Upgrades and Downgrades with 2027 JetBlue Mosaic Updates

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing supplier dispute has halted 777 freighter production for two months, sources say

JetBlue Lenders Organize After Stock, Debt Fall to Record Lows

EL AL Service Refresh Includes Starlink

Airbus fields interest in HBCplus to support LEO + GEO service

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American Airlines forecasts a 2026 loss as fuel costs surge, slows 2027 capacity growth

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