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AirInsight • Ernest Arvai

Frontier shifts from A320neo to A321neo as ultra-low-cost economics change

Frontier Airlines is replacing planned A320neo aircraft with larger A321neos, seeking lower unit costs and higher revenue per flight as the traditional ultra-low-cost-carrier model faces mounting pressure. The fleet shift signals a broader reassessment of aircraft gauge and economics among value-focused airlines.

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2026-09-07T05:21:14.022765-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jonathan Welsh

Pipistrel Velis Electro May Herald New Era of Flight Training

By Flying Magazine: Pipistrel electric aircraft boasts EASA certification and recent FAA exemption.

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2026-09-07T06:05:32.314524-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Airlines to Relaunch Tel Aviv Flights, But Dubai Services Remain Grounded Until March 2027

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines is slated to resume nonstop flights between Newark and Tel Aviv on September 8, the first time that the carrier has flown to Israel since the start of the Iran War at the end of February 2026.

Also: PR Newswire and thebulkheadseat.com

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2026-09-07T04:20:56.303668-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

IAI completes maiden flight of Airbus A330-300 freighter conversion aircraft

By AeroTime: Israel Aerospace Industries has completed the maiden flight of its converted Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter aircraft, moving closer to certification.

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2026-09-07T05:06:14.427051-07:00

Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines

ch-aviation • Sanja Stefanjesko

BRA owner makes final bid to save Sweden’s regional airline

By ch-aviation: BRA - Braathens Regional Airways ATR72-600,.

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2026-09-07T05:20:02.444803-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Flying car developer PAL-V reaches key certification milestone with EASA

By AeroTime: Dutch flying car developer PAL-V has reached a key certification milestone with EASA, gaining approval to manufacture aviation products.

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2026-09-07T05:35:49.762502-07:00

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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Kepplair Starts Converting ATR 72 Regional Airliners Into Water Bombers

By AINonline: ATR 72 aircraft performs pre-modification flight in Toulouse.

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2026-09-07T05:36:53.171493-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Videos show Amazon Boeing 767 struggling to settle on runway before fatal Miami overrun

By Air Data News: Videos recorded at Miami International Airport provide a clearer view of the final moments of the Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767 that overran Runway 30 on Sunday, showing the freighter apparently struggling to settle onto the runway before continuing beyond the airport perimeter at high speed.