Reuters
Ethiopian Airlines is set to sign an agreement with Boeing for 10 freighter aircraft on Wednesday, according to a banner at the signing ceremony venue. The aircraft type, delivery schedule and financial terms were not disclosed.
Airbus
By Airbus: Toulouse, France, 30 September 2026 – FLYONE Armenia, the country's largest carrier, has finalised an order with Airbus for the acquisition of two A321neo aircraft.
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• Alexander Cornwell, Rami Amichay
By Reuters: The Israeli government believes an incident on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, which diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals on Wednesday, may have been an attempted "terror attack" by one of the pilots, according to two Israeli officials.
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By AeroTime: Flydubai flight FZ1073 diverted to Tabuk after transmitting 7700 and 7500 codes, as Israeli media reported a fight between the pilots.
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• Miquel Ros
By AeroTime: Volotea’s woes continue. According to reports appeared in the Spanish media on September 29, 2026, the regional low-cost airline has filed for preliminary creditor protection at a Barcelona court.
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• Alfred Chua
By FlightGlobal: Preliminary reports show air traffic controller “resourcing” to be a “recurring area of enquiry” in near-miss incidents.
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• Kerry Reals
By FlightGlobal: The Brazilian carrier will use the loan to pay down existing debt and shore up liquidity. Azul has secured up to R$2.66 billion ($511 million) in long-term financing through a loan agreement with the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES).
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