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Aviation Week • Guy Norris, Lee Ann Shay

Pratt & Whitney Canada unveils certified PT9 turboprop, rated at 1,700–2,000 shp

Transport Canada has certificated Pratt & Whitney Canada’s clean-sheet PT9, a new centerline turboprop engine developed for next-generation single- and twin-engine aircraft. With a 1,700–2,000-shp rating, the PT9 steps above the company’s PT6 and extends its propulsion portfolio into a higher-power segment.

Also: AINonline and FlightGlobal

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2026-10-21T04:04:33.548386-07:00

Routes North America Airline Industry & Market Trends Policy & Regulation Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Mexican carriers free to expand US flights as DOT lifts restrictions

By FlightGlobal: The US government has revoked prohibitions imposed last year on flights operated from Mexico City’s two main airports by the country’s carriers.

Also: Aviation24

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2026-10-21T04:05:18.535434-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Arajet maintains plans to launch flights to Venezuela after repeated delays

By Air Data News: Dominican carrier requested authorization for six routes, but earthquake damage delayed the start of Arajet still plans to launch scheduled flights to Venezuela after postponing its entry into the country more than once.

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2026-10-21T03:55:32.430744-07:00

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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

Air India to offer upgraded cabins on all Heathrow flights

By Inflight Online: Air India will operate all London Heathrow flights with new or upgraded cabins from January 2027, including retrofitted Boeing 787 aircraft.

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2026-10-21T04:04:47.798061-07:00

eVTOL Aviation Safety & Regulation Beta Technologies

Aerospace Testing Intnl • Ben Sampson

Beta wins U.S. approval to fly prospective operators in Alia eVTOL

By Aerospace Testing Intnl: A special airworthiness certificate lets Beta fly prospective operators in its all-electric Alia aircraft for the first time.

Also: AINonline

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2026-10-21T04:04:55.208812-07:00

M&A Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

American installs executive on Azul’s board after exercising warrants

By FlightGlobal: US carrier has invested $100 million to take an 8% stake in the Brazilian airline. American Airlines has exercised the warrants for its $100 million investment in Azul and installed one of its executives on the Brazilian carrier’s board.

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2026-10-21T04:05:18.522399-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus Airbus A330

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus implementing automatic power reserve on A330neo

By FlightGlobal: Feature to maximise thrust on take-off after engine failure among enhancements planned for twinjet. Airbus is implementing an automatic power reserve function on the A330neo which will provide thrust in the event of an engine failure on take-off.

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2026-10-21T04:05:18.616812-07:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Stellar Entertainment Brings Cosmo AI and New Digital Tools to Singapore

By APEX: Stellar Entertainment will showcase Cosmo AI, new digital tools, and expanded media and audio capabilities at APEX FTE EXPO.

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2026-10-21T04:19:25.068656-07:00

Pratt & Whitney Canada unveils certified PT9 turboprop, rated at 1,700–2,000 shp

Mexican carriers free to expand US flights as DOT lifts restrictions

Arajet maintains plans to launch flights to Venezuela after repeated delays

Air India to offer upgraded cabins on all Heathrow flights

Beta wins U.S. approval to fly prospective operators in Alia eVTOL

American installs executive on Azul’s board after exercising warrants

Airbus implementing automatic power reserve on A330neo

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Stellar Entertainment Brings Cosmo AI and New Digital Tools to Singapore

Beta wins U.S. approval to fly prospective operators in Alia eVTOL

easyJet acquires 100% of Adria Tehnika for $4.5mn

VistaJet to train Challenger crews at Amsterdam centre

GE Rides Strong Services Tailwinds Despite Challenging Times

FAA proposes AD requiring inspections on 980 AStars/TwinStars in U.S.

Arajet maintains plans to launch flights to Venezuela after repeated delays

VistaJet to train Challenger crews at Amsterdam centre

GE Rides Strong Services Tailwinds Despite Challenging Times

FAA proposes AD requiring inspections on 980 AStars/TwinStars in U.S.

easyJet acquires 100% of Adria Tehnika for $4.5mn

Austrian Airlines A320 diverts to Sofia after bomb threat, escorted by Bulgarian MiG-29

GE Aerospace raises outlook as engine demand holds; Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 cleared for passenger service

Archer completes piloted Midnight eVTOL flights over San Francisco Bay, with Los Angeles demonstrations next

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