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Routes   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
Airline Economics • Justin Pugsley

Air Astana to resume Almaty and Astana–Dubai flights in October after months-long suspension

Air Astana will restart scheduled Dubai services from Almaty and Astana in early October 2026, after suspending the routes in July amid escalating Middle East tensions. The carrier plans to increase frequencies through the month, restoring a key link between Kazakhstan and the UAE.

Also: AeroTime
2026-09-16T01:05:18.136570-07:00
Helicopter   North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airlines  
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New York Times • Yan Zhuang

News Helicopter Crash and Bus Accident in Los Angeles Leave at Least 5 Dead

By New York Times: The accidents occurred back to back when an S.U.V. broadsided a bus and then a local news helicopter covering the story crashed and burst into flames.

Also: AviationPros, Air Data News, lemonde.fr, Economic Times, The Independent, Bloomberg, CNN, Euronews, NBC News, ANI News Agency, Variety, The Guardian and 21 more
2026-09-15T20:35:48.791888-07:00
SAF   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

‘Polluter pays’: UK climate advisers say airlines should fund Heathrow expansion emissions

By Air Data News: Airlines should pay for the measures required to compensate for emissions associated with the expansion of London Heathrow Airport, including sustainable aviation fuel and permanent carbon removals, according to a new assessment by the UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC).

Also: greenairnews.com and The Independent
2026-09-15T23:35:10.023837-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus A350   Airbus  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Simulations prepare A350F test crews as freighter nears first flight

By FlightGlobal: Airbus cargo aircraft fitted with system instrumentation used for A350-1000ULR.Airbus is fitting a new flight-test instrumentation station, previously introduced on the long-range A350-1000ULR, to its A350 freighter ahead of the type’s maiden flight.

2026-09-16T00:50:07.957837-07:00
Leadership   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Albertelli to become Pratt & Whitney president on 1 January

By FlightGlobal: Outgoing president Shane Eddy will retire after a 40-year career. Pratt & Whitney's military business leader Jill Albertelli will succeed Shane Eddy as president of the Connecticut engine maker, effective 1 January 2027.

Also: Seeking Alpha, aeromorning.com and defence-industry.eu
2026-09-15T22:35:26.765303-07:00