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Australian Aviation • Jake Nelson

Qantas to launch seasonal nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service with 787‑9 from December

Qantas will launch a seasonal, three‑times‑weekly nonstop Sydney–Las Vegas service from December, operating 787‑9 Dreamliners through March 2027. The route — the first scheduled nonstop link between Australia and Las Vegas — removes the need for U.S. West Coast connections via Los Angeles or San Francisco.

Also: Airline Geeks, Dj's Aviation, Aviation24, One Mile at a Time and aeroxplorer.com
2026-02-25T15:22:20.324192-08:00
Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines   United Airlines  
Associated Press

Convicted stowaway arrested again after a new alleged ticketless flight from US to Italy

By Associated Press: A woman on probation for stowing away on an international flight has been arrested again after sneaking onto a flight from Newark, New Jersey, to Milan, Italy, A law enforcement official familiar with the matter said Thursday that Svetlana Dali was taken into custody Thursday at Milan’s Malpensa Air.

Also: The Independent and NBC News
2026-02-26T12:33:12.163231-08:00
FCC   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

DJI sues FCC to overturn 'Covered List' rules restricting U.S. drone authorizations, imports and sales

By AeroTime: DJI filed a lawsuit in US federal court to overturn an FCC decision that restricts new authorizations, imports, and sales of the company's drones in the US.

2026-02-26T11:54:54.838428-08:00
Leadership   North America   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Boeing  
The Air Current • Will Guisbond

Boeing chief technology officer Todd Citron retiring effective March 31

By The Air Current: ![](https://theaircurrent.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Ostrower-Headshot-1-300x300.jpg) Boeing senior vice president and chief technology officer Todd Citron will retire effective March 31, Keep reading with a TAC/Pro or Individual Business subscription.

2026-02-26T10:13:48.920856-08:00