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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Textron Aviation names 29-year company veteran Brian Rohloff CEO

Brian Rohloff has become president and CEO of Textron Aviation, succeeding longtime chief Ron Draper. Rohloff has spent 29 years at the Wichita-based aircraft manufacturer and most recently led customer support, bringing deep operational and customer-facing experience to the company’s top role.

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2026-08-31T12:50:56.196035-07:00

IATA Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

Air Data News • ADN Staff

Global passenger traffic returns to growth in July as Middle East decline eases

By Air Data News: Global air passenger traffic returned to growth in July after three consecutive months of contraction, as the impact of geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East eased and several major domestic markets recovered, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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2026-08-31T12:05:09.115634-07:00

ATC Helicopter Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Faulty Comms Preceded Marine One/Envoy Close Call

By AINonline: Aircraft remained within separation guidance but neared each other after the presidential helicopter was unable to alert ATC.

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2026-08-31T10:36:07.650653-07:00

Routes Orders Airbus A320 Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

London, ON to gain int’l scheduled services from mid-4Q26

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2026-08-31T08:51:17.428275-07:00

Africa Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Airlink Jets’ 50-Foot Stadium Flyover Sparks Online Debate

By Flying Magazine: Analysis of low flyover estimates one of the two jets passed less than 50 feet over South Africa’s DHL Stadium.

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Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate

Live and Let's Fly

31 Years After Mandela’s Iconic 747 Flyover, This 45-Foot Stadium Pass Feels Very Different

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2026-08-31T10:06:04.317487-07:00

Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Air Canada

New York Times • Patrick McGeehan

Rescue Trucks at LaGuardia and J.F.K. Get Trackers After Fatal Crash

By New York Times: Investigators said a missing piece of equipment on a fire truck played a role in March’s deadly collision with an Air Canada Express jet at LaGuardia.

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2026-08-31T11:06:12.236893-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Policy & Regulation

ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

US Treasury eases reporting for aircraft ownership entities

By ch-aviation: The United States Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has published a final rule under which limited liability companies (LLCs) and other entities used in aircraft ownership structures are no longer required to report beneficial ownership information, effective August 14, 2026.

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2026-08-31T11:50:10.239613-07:00

Europe M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines TAP Air Portugal

FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

TAP losses expand ahead of planned sale

By FlightGlobal: TAP Air Portugal revealed growing losses for the first half of 2026 TAP Portuguese carrier will soon learn its new owner: either Air France-KLM or Lufthansa Group.

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2026-08-31T10:35:06.935756-07:00

Textron Aviation names 29-year company veteran Brian Rohloff CEO

Global passenger traffic returns to growth in July as Middle East decline eases

Faulty Comms Preceded Marine One/Envoy Close Call

London, ON to gain int’l scheduled services from mid-4Q26

Airlink Jets’ 50-Foot Stadium Flyover Sparks Online Debate

Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate

31 Years After Mandela’s Iconic 747 Flyover, This 45-Foot Stadium Pass Feels Very Different

Rescue Trucks at LaGuardia and J.F.K. Get Trackers After Fatal Crash

US Treasury eases reporting for aircraft ownership entities

TAP losses expand ahead of planned sale

Rohloff takes over as CEO of Textron Aviation

London, ON to gain int’l scheduled services from mid-4Q26

Global passenger traffic returns to growth in July as Middle East decline eases

US Treasury eases reporting for aircraft ownership entities

Rescue Trucks at LaGuardia and J.F.K. Get Trackers After Fatal Crash

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