Aviation News

Event NBAA-BACE BizAv Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Inflight Online • Satu Dahl

Avfuel’s Keith Sawyer to moderate opening sustainability panel at NBAA-BACE 2026

Avfuel has named Keith Sawyer to moderate the opening panel at the Business Aviation Sustainability Summit, held during NBAA-BACE 2026. The announcement places sustainability on the agenda for the business aviation gathering, though the available report does not identify panelists or specify the topics to be discussed.

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2026-10-17T11:49:02.866413-07:00

eVTOL Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

FAA’s eVTOL Pilot Program Takes Flight across the U.S.

By AINonline: Bizav and general aviation airports become proving grounds for AAM.

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2026-10-17T09:04:47.243596-07:00

BizAv Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Bloomberg • Vikram Kumar

India Says Pilot Action Cause of 2023 Learjet Crash in Mumbai

By Bloomberg: India’s air crash investigator has cited the actions of the pilots as the probable reason behind a 2023 accident in Mumbai involving a Learjet that left eight people, including the crew, seriously injured.

Also: newsable.asianetnews.com and ANI News Agency

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2026-10-17T08:05:03.819536-07:00

BizAv Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AINonline • Matt Thurber

Honda Aircraft Prepares for Echelon Light Jet’s First Flight

By AINonline: Company has delayed program but reports progress on manufacturing.

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2026-10-17T08:04:44.210253-07:00

MRO Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus A320 Boeing 737

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Why are Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX and A220 jets being dismantled so young?

By Air Data News: Aircraft only a few years old are being sacrificed as shortages make their engines and components Airbus and Boeing have accumulated order backlogs stretching for years as airlines compete for more fuel-efficient aircraft.

Also: Simple Flying

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2026-10-17T04:55:21.955860-07:00

Routes Airlines

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

American Airlines expands Venezuela network with first-ever flights to Barcelona

By Air Data News: American Airlines will launch its first-ever flights to Barcelona, Venezuela, in January 2027, expanding a network that has grown rapidly since the carrier returned to the country earlier this year.

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2026-10-17T01:55:35.626724-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs North America Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

By Flying Magazine: The U.S. Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security Departments created the TFR to counter “illicit cartel activity” and other drone threats.

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2026-10-17T05:04:35.907154-07:00

Routes North America Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation Airlines

Reuters

US lifts curbs on Mexican airlines after aviation dispute

By Reuters: Mexican airlines will be able to launch new flights to the US from Mexico City's two international airports after the US Department of Transportation lifted restrictions imposed over aviation disputes between the two countries, Mexico's government ‌said on Friday.