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Reuters • Allison Lampert, Rajesh Kumar Singh

Southwest weighs Boeing 787 for first widebody fleet as it considers long-haul international flights

Southwest Airlines is leaning toward Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner as its first widebody aircraft while evaluating a move into long-haul international markets, according to three people familiar with the carrier’s fleet planning. The consideration signals a potential shift in the airline’s fleet and network strategy.

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2026-10-08T16:04:40.981623-07:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

FAA orders A380 engine repairs after uncontained failure

By AeroTime: The FAA has ordered turbine seal replacements in certain Airbus A380 engines after an uncontained failure forced an aircraft to abort its takeoff.

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2026-10-08T14:05:35.630839-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Egypt's Smart Aviation to expand fleet to 11 aircraft

By ch-aviation: Smart Aviation Cessna Citation 680 Sovereign,.

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2026-10-08T15:35:31.409051-07:00

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AINonline • Howard Hardee

Folding Wingtips Present Challenge for Next Narrowbody Jets

By AINonline: ‘Wing of Tomorrow’ saves fuel but won’t fit at today’s narrowbody gates.

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2026-10-08T16:04:58.948891-07:00

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Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Veteran Trying to Solve the Pentagon’s Missile Problem

By Wall Street Journal: Soon after a July cabinet meeting ended at Camp David, the rustic presidential retreat in Maryland, President Trump turned to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with an order: “Get Feinberg on the phone.”.

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2026-10-08T16:19:58.192077-07:00

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Washington Post • Aoife Walsh

American Airlines flight forced to divert after all but two toilets stop working

By Washington Post: Flight AA37 was carrying 287 passengers from Madrid to Dallas-Forth Worth when the pilot told air traffic control the plane had “only two potties operating on board.” October 8, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

Also: AeroTime and New York Times

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2026-10-08T14:04:43.137554-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Alison Sider, Rebecca Cadenhead

American Airlines Is the Worst for Bumping Passengers. Now It Says It Will Stop.

By Wall Street Journal: The carrier, which was responsible for 60% of fliers who were involuntarily removed from flights, says test programs worked to curb the practice.

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2026-10-08T14:19:40.739900-07:00

GA Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Reason for flap separation that preceded fatal Elixir crash yet to be understood

By FlightGlobal: Entire fleet of single-engined trainers remains grounded as a precaution after Rochefort accident. Flap detachment during circuit flying preceded the fatal Elixir Aircraft single-engined trainer accident in France that prompted grounding of the entire fleet, investigators have disclosed.

Also: AeroTime and aopa.org

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2026-10-08T12:05:19.011623-07:00

Southwest weighs Boeing 787 for first widebody fleet as it considers long-haul international flights

FAA orders A380 engine repairs after uncontained failure

Egypt's Smart Aviation to expand fleet to 11 aircraft

Folding Wingtips Present Challenge for Next Narrowbody Jets

The Wall Street Veteran Trying to Solve the Pentagon’s Missile Problem

American Airlines flight forced to divert after all but two toilets stop working

American Airlines Is the Worst for Bumping Passengers. Now It Says It Will Stop.

Reason for flap separation that preceded fatal Elixir crash yet to be understood

Folding Wingtips Present Challenge for Next Narrowbody Jets

The Wall Street Veteran Trying to Solve the Pentagon’s Missile Problem

EXCLUSIVE: Southwest Airlines weighs Boeing 787 for long-haul international push, sources say

Egypt's Smart Aviation to expand fleet to 11 aircraft

American Airlines Is the Worst for Bumping Passengers. Now It Says It Will Stop.

FAA orders A380 engine repairs after uncontained failure

Lawmakers raise alarm at Google plan to acquire Spirit Airlines data for AI models

Etihad’s Chief Commercial Officer Is Out With Immediate Effect, But Airline Remains Tight-Lipped About Reason For His Departure

Airbus confirms 72 jet deliveries in September

Air Atlanta mulls B777 conversions, A350 interest

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

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Flydubai co-pilot allegedly tried to seize aircraft and steer it toward Ben Gurion Airport

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