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eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

Ohio University researcher discusses bringing electric aviation to rural Appalachia

On the eVTOL Insights Podcast, Jason Pritchard speaks with Laurie McKnight, senior research manager at Ohio University’s Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Service, about how advanced air mobility could serve rural communities. The discussion focuses on the opportunity to connect electric aviation with rural needs.

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2026-10-29T01:15:27.004738-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

AINonline • Howard Hardee

Assessing Airbus' Engine Options for Next-Gen Narrowbody

By AINonline: Is there a scenario where Airbus offers two radically different engine configurations on its next-generation single-aisle aircraft? It is an unlikely development pathway.

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2026-10-29T02:04:46.551002-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Emirates expands A350 operations in Vietnam with Hanoi debut

By AeroTime: Emirates will operate the Airbus A350 on all four daily flights between Dubai and Vietnam’s two largest cities by December 1, bringing Premium Economy to Hanoi.

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2026-10-29T02:34:23.611097-07:00

MRO Europe Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Reuters

MTU Aero Engines raises revenue outlook as maintenance business drives growth

By Reuters: German engine maker MTU Aero Engines raised its full-year revenue forecast after third-quarter sales beat expectations on Thursday, as growth in its engine maintenance business more than offset weaker profitability in original ⁠equipment manufacturing.

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2026-10-29T01:04:18.487111-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Germany's Air Uniqon adds first international route in 2027

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2026-10-29T00:34:59.150940-07:00

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

Bloomberg • Loni Prinsloo

South Africa’s Biggest Airline FlySafair Cleared for Harith Takeover

By Bloomberg: South Africa’s highest antitrust authority approved private equity firm Harith General Partners’ proposal to acquire budget carrier FlySafair.

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2026-10-29T00:05:08.579802-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

ACJ318 seized in Hong Kong over cross-border debt dispute

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2026-10-28T23:55:17.103519-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Asia Pacific carriers see ‘resilience of demand’ amid operating pressures: AAPA

By FlightGlobal: Passenger volumes were up slightly, after five months of consecutive decline. Asia Pacific carriers continue to see a “resilience of demand” amid high fuel costs, even as recent traffic data shows “uneven” performance across markets.

Also: Airline Economics

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2026-10-28T23:04:50.829130-07:00

Ohio University researcher discusses bringing electric aviation to rural Appalachia

Assessing Airbus' Engine Options for Next-Gen Narrowbody

Emirates expands A350 operations in Vietnam with Hanoi debut

MTU Aero Engines raises revenue outlook as maintenance business drives growth

Germany's Air Uniqon adds first international route in 2027

South Africa’s Biggest Airline FlySafair Cleared for Harith Takeover

ACJ318 seized in Hong Kong over cross-border debt dispute

Asia Pacific carriers see ‘resilience of demand’ amid operating pressures: AAPA

Emirates expands A350 operations in Vietnam with Hanoi debut

Assessing Airbus' Engine Options for Next-Gen Narrowbody

Connecting Appalachia: Laurie McKnight of Ohio University on How Electric Aviation Could Unlock Rural Opportunity

MTU Aero Engines raises revenue outlook as maintenance business drives growth

Germany's Air Uniqon adds first international route in 2027

ACJ318 seized in Hong Kong over cross-border debt dispute

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