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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Eastern Airlines wins $328 million ICE charter contract

Eastern Airlines has secured a $328 million charter contract from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, adding a substantial government-backed program to the carrier’s business. The award highlights the role of charter flying as a material source of demand beyond scheduled commercial and business aviation markets.

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2026-08-25T10:05:37.460144-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

In-flight Fire of Unknown Origin Led to Citation X Loss of Control on Landing

By AINonline: NTSB: Ignition source could not be conclusively identified.

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2026-08-25T10:51:01.084642-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 737

Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Traveled Work Remains a Persistent Issue on Boeing’s Wichita 737 MAX Line

By Leeham News: Aug. 24, 2026, © Leeham News : Cutting down on traveled work at Spirit AeroSystems's former facility in Wichita, Kansas is critical for Boeing's efforts to reintegrate Spirit and boost 737 Max production rates.

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2026-08-25T08:33:40.866058-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Embraer’s Autoland-Equipped Phenom 300EV Obtains Triple Certification

By Flying Magazine: Manufacturer bills the Phenom 300EV as the fastest and farthest-flying light business jet.

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2026-08-25T08:33:23.444248-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

ALPA urges FAA to require secondary cockpit barrier retrofits

By Runway Girl: ALPA is calling on the FAA to "issue rulemaking" requiring airlines to retrofit their in-service aircraft with secondary cockpit barriers.

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2026-08-25T09:20:54.548362-07:00

SAF Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

SAF mandates work and costs will eventually come down: Metafuels chief

By FlightGlobal: Swiss methanol-to-jet fuel producer intends to supply eSAF to airlines from 2030 and build multiple plants, after successfully opening its first demonstration facility.

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2026-08-25T09:20:32.609777-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

LATAM invests US$25 million in multi-orbit Wi-Fi for new aircraft

By Air Data News: LATAM Airlines Group will invest more than US$25 million to equip over 60 new Airbus and Embraer aircraft with multi-orbit satellite connectivity, extending high-speed internet access to aircraft joining its fleet over the next several years.

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2026-08-25T08:53:00.169841-07:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

2026-08-25T04:06:03.068453-07:00

Eastern Airlines wins $328 million ICE charter contract

In-flight Fire of Unknown Origin Led to Citation X Loss of Control on Landing

Traveled Work Remains a Persistent Issue on Boeing’s Wichita 737 MAX Line

Embraer’s Autoland-Equipped Phenom 300EV Obtains Triple Certification

ALPA urges FAA to require secondary cockpit barrier retrofits

SAF mandates work and costs will eventually come down: Metafuels chief

LATAM invests US$25 million in multi-orbit Wi-Fi for new aircraft

United Airlines adds 2027 flights spanning Sardinia to Okinawa. Here's what it says about travel today

United Airlines Announces Its Biggest International Expansion Ever, Adding 10 New Cities And Five A321XLR Routes

United turns to A321XLR to open five new transatlantic destinations

In-flight Fire of Unknown Origin Led to Citation X Loss of Control on Landing

Former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, Architect of GA Product Liability Reform, Dies

US’s Eastern Airlines bags $328mn ICE charter contract

Embraer’s Autoland-Equipped Phenom 300EV Obtains Triple Certification

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ALPA urges FAA to require secondary cockpit barrier retrofits

Former Sen. Nancy Kassebaum, Architect of GA Product Liability Reform, Dies

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Embraer secures Phenom 300EV certifications

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