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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

China’s Hunan Airlines begins international operations

Hunan Airlines has begun international operations, expanding beyond China’s domestic market. The move adds a new entrant to the country’s international airline landscape, although the available reporting does not specify the carrier’s initial destinations, aircraft deployment or planned pace of network growth.

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2026-09-28T19:35:50.158000-07:00

ATC Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

DOT, Aviation Groups Ask Congress for $30B to Modernize Airspace

By Flying Magazine: Legislation requests $30 billion to digitize key aviation systems and upgrade airport infrastructure.

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2026-09-28T14:06:46.488940-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over software

By AeroTime: The FAA will delay Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification while it reviews a software issue. Administrator Bryan Bedford gave no timetable for approval.

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2026-09-28T13:21:10.784835-07:00

MRO M&A Asia-Pacific (APAC) Boeing 747

Wall Street Journal • Mark Maurer

AAR to Pay $1.8 Billion for Stake in Aircraft-Maintenance Company

By Wall Street Journal: Aviation-services supplier AAR AIR -0.88%decrease; down pointing triangle agreed to buy a majority stake in privately held aircraft-maintenance company MRO Holdings for $1.8 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.

Aviation Week

AAR To Acquire 65% Of MRO Holdings

aeromorning.com

HAECO boosts Asian MRO with ANA, JAL and Garuda contracts

Also: Seeking Alpha and mrobusinesstoday.com

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2026-09-28T14:06:31.891346-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

VietJet adopts Starlink despite coverage gaps in China and India

By Runway Girl: VietJet has selected Starlink inflight Wi-Fi for an initial 120 aircraft even though Starlink does not have landing rights in either country.

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2026-09-28T12:35:02.236604-07:00

Policy & Regulation Workforce & Skills Development Airlines

FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Regional airline leaders say pilot shortage has eased, but warn it could return

By FlightGlobal: Chief executives of US regional airlines warn another pilot shortage could again 'grow very quickly' and set out the policy changes that could help head it off.

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2026-09-28T12:05:14.294521-07:00

MRO Supply Chain Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus Airbus A320

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

2026-09-28T06:50:25.044139-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Middle East M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Airbus A350 Airbus A330

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Qatari bank entity acquires over 30 Avolon jets including A350s and A330s

By FlightGlobal: Portfolio of nine widebodies and 24 single-aisle jets valued at $1.6 billion.

aeromorning.com

Avolon agrees sale of 33-aircraft portfolio to Lesha Bank

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2026-09-28T09:50:12.385074-07:00

China’s Hunan Airlines begins international operations

DOT, Aviation Groups Ask Congress for $30B to Modernize Airspace

FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over software

AAR to Pay $1.8 Billion for Stake in Aircraft-Maintenance Company

AAR To Acquire 65% Of MRO Holdings

HAECO boosts Asian MRO with ANA, JAL and Garuda contracts

VietJet adopts Starlink despite coverage gaps in China and India

Regional airline leaders say pilot shortage has eased, but warn it could return

Airbus Identifies Coating Defect Affecting A321neo Fuselage Stringers

Airbus faces dip in September deliveries after quality snag, sources say

Airlines Operating Affected A321neos May Have Up to Two Years to Complete Repairs

Qatari bank entity acquires over 30 Avolon jets including A350s and A330s

Avolon agrees sale of 33-aircraft portfolio to Lesha Bank

China's Hunan Airlines begins international operations

DOT, Aviation Groups Ask Congress for $30B to Modernize Airspace

AAR to Pay $1.8 Billion for Stake in Aircraft-Maintenance Company

FAA delays Boeing 737 MAX 10 certification over software

VietJet adopts Starlink despite coverage gaps in China and India

Regional airline leaders say pilot shortage has eased, but warn it could return

Canada’s Air Transat secures $177mn state loan

Higher Fuel Costs Not Curbing Alaska Air Group's International Ambitions

Paris court convicts Swiftair over 2014 Air Algérie AH5017 crash in Mali

Man Used Internet Relationship With American Airlines Employee to Call in Bomb Threats at Bangor Airport

Boeing 737 Max software issue could delay Max 10 certification and entry into service

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