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Joby says aircraft completes first autonomous flight across the U.S.

Joby Aviation says an aircraft equipped with its autonomy technology flew 3,199 miles from California to North Carolina, arriving in the Outer Banks without control inputs from the onboard safety pilot. The company described the flight as the first fully autonomous transcontinental flight across the United States.

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2026-09-18T05:06:20.965543-07:00

ATC NTSB Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Vertical Mag • Mark Huber

FAA, Army Move to Implement NTSB Recommendations After DCA Midair Collision

By Vertical Mag: The Army and the Federal Aviation Administration are moving to implement safety recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board following its investigation in the January 2025 mid-air collision between a passenger jet and U.S.

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2026-09-18T06:05:37.417656-07:00

BizAv Orders Embraer

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Flexjet receives first Embraer Praetor 600E from massive 182-jet order

By Air Data News: Embraer has delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, starting deliveries of the updated super-midsize business jet to one of the world's largest fractional aircraft operators.

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Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to launch partner Flexjet

Airline Economics

Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to Flexjet

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2026-09-18T05:36:42.434476-07:00

PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

IndiGo's Low Fares Remain. The Extras Are Getting Pricier

By Skift: IndiGo has raised fees for a range of optional services, from infant travel and excess baggage to priority services, and travel certificates.

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2026-09-18T03:16:44.405596-07:00

PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

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Reuters • Joanna Plucinska

Caviar and champagne: Air France's luxury shift helps ride out Iran war impact

By Reuters: With generous helpings of caviar and champagne, Air France's costly bet on luxury appears to be paying off, helping the Paris-based carrier weather the fallout from the Iran war, Chief Executive Ben Smith told ‌Reuters on Friday.

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2026-09-18T06:20:52.627005-07:00

PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines Qatar Airways

Bloomberg • Kate Duffy

Singapore Air Wins Best-Airline Award as Qatar Cedes Top Spot

By Bloomberg: Singapore Airlines Ltd. was awarded the title of world’s best airline in the annual rankings by Skytrax, taking the top spot from Qatar Airways in a year that saw Middle Eastern carriers come under significant pressure from the ongoing war in Iran.

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific again named among the Top 3 world’s best airlines and wins world’s best cabin crew and first class lounge in annual Skytrax awards

Aviation A2Z

10 Best Airlines for Long-Haul Flights in the World, No. 4 Will Surprise You!!

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2026-09-18T06:05:29.727297-07:00

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Bloomberg • Albertina Torsoli

Air France Expands First-Class ‘La Premiere’ Routes on US Demand

By Bloomberg: Air France is expanding its first-class “La Première” offering to more US cities, including Boston, as the carrier bets on the continued strength of premium international travel.

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2026-09-18T06:05:23.061083-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

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FlightGlobal • Klaas-Jan van Woerkom

Corendon to slash fleet by a third due to high fuel costs

By FlightGlobal: Leisure operator will reduce its fleet to 21 aircraft from 30 this winter. Corendon Airlines Group will cut its fleet by almost one-third because of high fuel costs, as first reported by FlightGlobal sister publication Luchvaartnieuws.

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2026-09-18T06:50:12.280455-07:00

Joby says aircraft completes first autonomous flight across the U.S.

FAA, Army Move to Implement NTSB Recommendations After DCA Midair Collision

Flexjet receives first Embraer Praetor 600E from massive 182-jet order

Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to launch partner Flexjet

Embraer delivers first Praetor 600E to Flexjet

IndiGo's Low Fares Remain. The Extras Are Getting Pricier

Caviar and champagne: Air France's luxury shift helps ride out Iran war impact

Singapore Air Wins Best-Airline Award as Qatar Cedes Top Spot

Cathay Pacific again named among the Top 3 world’s best airlines and wins world’s best cabin crew and first class lounge in annual Skytrax awards

10 Best Airlines for Long-Haul Flights in the World, No. 4 Will Surprise You!!

Air France Expands First-Class ‘La Premiere’ Routes on US Demand

Corendon to slash fleet by a third due to high fuel costs

Corendon to slash fleet by a third due to high fuel costs

Caviar and champagne: Air France's luxury shift helps ride out Iran war impact

Joby Completes First-Ever Fully Autonomous Flight Across the United States

IndiGo's Low Fares Remain. The Extras Are Getting Pricier

Singapore Air Wins Best-Airline Award as Qatar Cedes Top Spot

FAA, Army Move to Implement NTSB Recommendations After DCA Midair Collision

FAA grants Boeing exemption from future fuel-efficiency limits to sell 35 777Fs

SAF supply to EU airports exceeded mandatory threshold in first full year of regulation

AirAsia's Fernandes refutes financial concerns, points to new growth plans

Honeywell Prepares 1MW Fuel-Cell Powertrain for Future Flight Tests

Three killed, two injured after NBC NewsChopper 4 helicopter crashes while covering LA collision

Boeing nears 737 MAX 10 certification as Lufthansa orders 20 and military interest emerges

American, United and Southwest trim schedules as fuel prices pressure profitability

Boeing says 737 MAX output remains below 47 per month as wing production and strike risk threaten recovery

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