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FLYONE Armenia finalizes direct order for two 239-seat Airbus A321neos

Armenia’s largest airline has firmed up its first direct Airbus order, selecting two A321neos powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines. The 239-seat aircraft will support FLYONE Armenia’s expansion across Europe, the Middle East and former Soviet states.

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Armenia's largest airline orders two Airbus A321neo jets

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

FlyOne Armenia firms up order for two A321neos

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2026-09-30T02:21:20.080300-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Africa Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

Reuters

Ethiopian Airlines to sign agreement with Boeing for 10 freighters

By Reuters: Ethiopian ‌Airlines will later on Wednesday sign a deal with Boeing for 10 freighter aircraft, a banner at the venue of a signing ⁠ceremony showed.

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2026-09-30T03:19:48.490537-07:00

Middle East Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines Boeing 737

Reuters • Alexander Cornwell, Rami Amichay

Israeli officials say diverted flydubai incident may be attempted 'terror attack'

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.

Aviation24

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverts after reported cockpit altercation

FlightGlobal

Israel-bound Flydubai 737 Max diverts to Saudi airport amid reports of attack on crew

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2026-09-30T00:29:41.962615-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Air Austral confirms B737 wet lease from ASL Airlines

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2026-09-30T03:05:04.844550-07:00

Middle East Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Transmitting Hijack Code

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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2026-09-30T01:06:13.405001-07:00

Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Volotea files for preliminary creditor protection as it attempts to recapitalize

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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2026-09-30T01:51:06.243181-07:00

ATC Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Panel to examine ATC challenges after near-misses at Sydney airport

By FlightGlobal: Preliminary reports show air traffic controller “resourcing” to be a “recurring area of enquiry” in near-miss incidents.

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2026-09-30T00:50:06.345596-07:00

North America Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Azul secures more than R$2 billion in financing from Brazilian Development Bank

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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2026-09-30T01:50:22.562648-07:00