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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Aeroflot firms order for 90 Russian-built MC-21-310s, with deliveries set for 2029–2032

Aeroflot has firmed an order for 90 Russian-made MC-21-310 narrowbodies from UAC, Rostec and UEC, with deliveries scheduled from 2029 through 2032. The deal underscores Russia’s reliance on domestic aircraft production and import substitution amid continuing sanctions and supply-chain constraints.

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2026-09-20T20:05:48.068988-07:00

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Reuters • Seher Dareen, Trixie Sher Li Yap

Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

By Reuters: Europe faces a fourth-quarter jet fuel deficit, even as it turns ‌to far-flung suppliers including South Korea, which is set to boost its jet exports to Europe to a four-year high in September, according to analysts and shipping data.

Also: CNA

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2026-09-20T17:20:48.279091-07:00

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Runway Girl • Becca Alkema

United pipes live football via DISH to Starlink-enabled seatback IFE

By Runway Girl: United and DISH will pipe the 2026-27 live football season to passengers on Starlink-enabled seatback IFE on U.S. domestic flights.

Also: APEX

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2026-09-20T09:49:57.730305-07:00

Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines Qatar Airways

Bloomberg • Christina Ruffini, David Gura, Kateryna Kadabashy

Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever

By Bloomberg: The ongoing conflict in Iran has proven to be the biggest test for Qatar Airways in its more than 30 years in operation, while the airline has taken measures to adapt to the crisis, Chief Executive Officer Hamad Al-Khater said.

Also: theaviationhub.co.uk

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2026-09-20T07:35:28.568181-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Flight Attendants Slam FAA Move to Ban Them From Having Mandatory Meal Breaks: ‘This is Illegal And Would Cause Chaos’

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The unions argue the FAA is trying to settle a legal question that isn't actually the agency's to decide.

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2026-09-20T08:50:05.179883-07:00

Europe Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

AeroTime • Miquel Ros

EASA releases annual aviation safety figures: 116 deaths in 2025

By AeroTime: The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Eurostat, the European Union’s statistical agency, have published the 2025 Annual Safety Review, which provides quantifies the number of people that died or were injured in accidents which occurred either within EU’s territory or on EU-registered aircraft.

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2026-09-20T07:06:54.863256-07:00

Saudi Arabia Middle East Airports Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Flights disrupted at Riyadh airport after Houthi attack against Saudi Arabia

By AeroTime: Flights were disrupted at Riyadh airport following a Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia that damaged jet fuel storage facilities.

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2026-09-20T05:52:15.165607-07:00

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ch-aviation • Ana Sesar

South African Airways Group appoints new Acting Group Chief Executive Officer

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2026-09-20T08:20:08.958144-07:00

Aeroflot firms order for 90 Russian-built MC-21-310s, with deliveries set for 2029–2032

Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

United pipes live football via DISH to Starlink-enabled seatback IFE

Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever

Flight Attendants Slam FAA Move to Ban Them From Having Mandatory Meal Breaks: ‘This is Illegal And Would Cause Chaos’

EASA releases annual aviation safety figures: 116 deaths in 2025

Flights disrupted at Riyadh airport after Houthi attack against Saudi Arabia

South African Airways Group appoints new Acting Group Chief Executive Officer

Aeroflot firms order for 90 Russian-made MC-21-310 aircraft

Europe faces Q4 jet fuel supply deficit even as South Korea becomes latest big supplier

United pipes live football via DISH to Starlink-enabled seatback IFE

Flight Attendants Slam FAA Move to Ban Them From Having Mandatory Meal Breaks: ‘This is Illegal And Would Cause Chaos’

South African Airways Group appoints new Acting Group Chief Executive Officer

Qatar Airways CEO Says Iran War Was Its ‘Largest Crisis’ Ever

Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades

Africa World Airlines adds first Embraer E190 as it plans larger fleet

Luxembourg deploys additional detection assets following drone sightings

Missile Reportedly Strikes Fuel Storage Tank at Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport

Joby’s autonomous Cessna Caravan flies 3,199 miles across the U.S. without pilot input

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Singapore Airlines takes Skytrax’s top ranking, ending Qatar Airways’ nine-year run

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