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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Passenger duct-taped after outburst on American Airlines flight indicted on federal charges

A passenger who was restrained with duct tape after a violent outburst aboard an American Airlines flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Newark has been indicted on federal charges of interfering with crew members. The Arizona man could face up to 20 years in prison, according to the articles.

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2026-10-15T05:19:45.061736-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

ITA Airways to resume Rome-Caracas flights after 12-year absence

By Air Data News: ITA Airways will launch nonstop flights between Rome and Caracas in March 2027, restoring a link between Italy and Venezuela that has been absent from the network of Italy's flag carrier for nearly 12 years.

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2026-10-15T05:35:56.040359-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Lithuania's Charter JETS exits BBJ operations

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2026-10-15T05:35:59.666737-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Blackhawk Group Receives Anti-icing, Propeller STCs and Launches Mobile Support

By AINonline: Avex Performance Center in Broomfield, Colorado, adds mobile maintenance services.

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2026-10-15T06:05:14.885793-07:00

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Leeham News • Analysis Staff, Leeham News

Why Aerospace Supply Chains Are More Fragile Than Automotive Production

By Leeham News: Understanding the unit production versus assembly-line distinction helps explain this fragility.

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2026-10-15T06:05:46.479118-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

United begins Starlink rollout on 737 MAX 8 fleet, starting with Guam-based jets

By AeroTime: United begins Starlink installation on 737 MAX 8 fleet in Guam after completing island's switch from 737-800s ahead of schedule, with fleet-wide rollout by 2027.

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2026-10-15T05:19:26.524823-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Mozambique's KayaAirlines acquires B737-500

By ch-aviation: Mozambique's KayaAirlines (KYY, Maputo) has acquired a 34.7-year-old B737-500, which was tracked as flying from Uzbekistan via Afghanistan in the direction of Iran on September 30, 2026, according to ch-aviation research.

Also: World Airline News and Airline Economics

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2026-10-15T04:35:04.943901-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

EU's top court allows challenge to aircraft ban

By ch-aviation: The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that the European Commission's listing of aircraft subject to a European Union flight ban can be challenged before the bloc's courts, setting aside a lower court's dismissal of a case brought by Kyrgyz charter carrier, Global 8 Airlines.

Also: RTE

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2026-10-15T03:55:07.976707-07:00

Passenger duct-taped after outburst on American Airlines flight indicted on federal charges

ITA Airways to resume Rome-Caracas flights after 12-year absence

Lithuania's Charter JETS exits BBJ operations

Blackhawk Group Receives Anti-icing, Propeller STCs and Launches Mobile Support

Why Aerospace Supply Chains Are More Fragile Than Automotive Production

United begins Starlink rollout on 737 MAX 8 fleet, starting with Guam-based jets

Mozambique's KayaAirlines acquires B737-500

EU's top court allows challenge to aircraft ban

Lithuania's Charter JETS exits BBJ operations

Blackhawk Group Receives Anti-icing, Propeller STCs and Launches Mobile Support

Why Aerospace Supply Chains Are More Fragile Than Automotive Production

Man Who Was Duct-Taped to Seat On American Airlines Flight to Newark After Violent Outburst Has Just Been Indicted On Federal Charges

ITA Airways to resume Rome-Caracas flights after 12-year absence

United begins Starlink rollout on 737 MAX 8 fleet, starting with Guam-based jets

Airbus looks to further A220 enhancement as engine durability issue recedes

The A330 is the Perfect Atlantic Airplane and More Fleet Tales with American’s CCO

Norwegian seeks business backing for Mo i Rana route

Delta Sets the Pace for Airline Earnings Season

Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

JAL orders 16 Embraer E190-E2s, with options for 10, to replace J-Air’s regional fleet

Boeing delivers 57 aircraft in September as orders reach 165; ANA expects its first 737 MAX 8 in December

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