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Simple Flying • Aaron Bailey

Air France A350’s unauthorized LAX departure turn brings it close to American A321

An Air France A350 departing Los Angeles International Airport made an unauthorized left turn, intersecting the climb path of an American Airlines A321. The aircraft narrowly avoided a collision, according to reports; the articles provide no further details about the cause or any investigation.

Also: Aviation A2Z

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2026-11-07T23:54:38.272273-08:00

Israel M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airlines

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Israel’s Israir eyes rival Arkia acquisition

By AeroTime: Israir is considering acquiring Israeli rival Arkia, a move that could create a larger airline group under the Israeli flag.

2 Sources

2026-11-08T06:49:09.630634-08:00

Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airbus Airbus A320

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

CFM wins engine deal for 101 China Eastern A320neo family jets

By AeroTime: China Eastern Airlines has confirmed CFM International as the engine supplier for its latest Airbus narrowbody order, selecting 202 LEAP-1A engines to power 101 A320neo-family aircraft.

1 Source

2026-11-08T06:49:09.786199-08:00

Middle East Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

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AeroTime • Gabriele Petrauskaite

Iraq axes Mosul Airport leases over alleged armed group links

By AeroTime: Iraq has cancelled three Mosul Airport leases over alleged armed group links, seeking to transfer the services to international operators.

1 Source

2026-11-08T06:49:09.788618-08:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines

Skift • Gordon Smith

Aviation's Next Disaster Could Be In Your Carry-On

By Skift: Onboard battery incidents are rising. Is the industry doing enough to prevent the next fire, or simply getting better at putting them out?.

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2026-11-08T05:14:45.148660-08:00

Satellite BizAv

PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Gogo's LEO Transition Picks Up Pace

By PaxEx.Aero: Gogo's transition to its next generation connectivity solutions for business aviation is picking up steam. Installations are up, though revenue continues to slip.

1 Source

2026-11-07T15:04:41.197418-08:00

BizAv Accident

Washington Post • Michelle Boorstein

Tearful father of young Florida crash co-pilot aims to protect her legacy

By Washington Post: Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, 20, was among nine people killed aboard a Learjet that crashed and exploded near West Palm Beach, Florida.

Also: CNN

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2026-11-07T10:04:34.225818-08:00

GA Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Washington Post • Associated Press

2 licensed skydivers die in California after their parachutes become entangled

By Washington Post: LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Two experienced skydivers who were taking part in an organized skydiving event in Southern California were killed after colliding midair and plummeting to the ground.

Also: The Independent, CNN and The Independent

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2026-11-07T10:04:34.371742-08:00

Air France A350’s unauthorized LAX departure turn brings it close to American A321

Israel’s Israir eyes rival Arkia acquisition

CFM wins engine deal for 101 China Eastern A320neo family jets

Iraq axes Mosul Airport leases over alleged armed group links

Aviation's Next Disaster Could Be In Your Carry-On

Gogo's LEO Transition Picks Up Pace

Tearful father of young Florida crash co-pilot aims to protect her legacy

2 licensed skydivers die in California after their parachutes become entangled

Israel’s Israir eyes rival Arkia acquisition

CFM wins engine deal for 101 China Eastern A320neo family jets

Iraq axes Mosul Airport leases over alleged armed group links

Air France A350 Nearly Collides Midair With American A321 After Wrong Turn At LAX

Aviation's Next Disaster Could Be In Your Carry-On

Gogo's LEO Transition Picks Up Pace

Singapore Airlines Unveils $1.5 Billion Cabin Overhaul Across Classes

Portion of Learjet’s Engine Recovered, NTSB Says

Why a wave of bomb threats is proving so difficult for Europe's aviation authorities to contain

Airbus delivers 621 aircraft in January-October, a 6% increase

Singapore Airlines unveils $1.6 billion long-haul cabin overhaul, with new products arriving from 2027

Airbus delivered 74 aircraft in October and needs 259 more to reach its 2026 target; Boeing 737 Max deliveries fell to about 32

NTSB investigates Learjet 60 breakup before fatal Florida crash, with tail and elevator evidence recovered miles away

China Eastern selects CFM LEAP-1A engines for 101 A320neo-family aircraft, including A321XLRs, with deliveries scheduled for 202

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