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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

DOT-based metrics rank United No. 1 on reliability, cost and fleet investment

United Airlines has achieved the No. 1 position across AirInsight’s analysis of DOT-based metrics, which assess operational reliability, cost performance and fleet investment. The findings offer a data-driven measure of Scott Kirby’s strategy to position United as the leading U.S. airline.

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2026-09-10T06:14:54.835343-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Airlines back $9.5bn expansion plan of Paris airports

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-09-10T07:05:10.328177-07:00

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Archer, BETA plan to bring air taxi charging infrastructure to Texas

By Vertical Mag: Explore the partnership between Archer and BETA to enhance Texas air taxi operations through electric aviation charging infrastructure.

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2026-09-10T07:05:43.299748-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

25 Years Later: How 9/11 Forever Reshaped General Aviation Airspace

By Flying Magazine: From the creation of National Security Areas to permanent prohibited zones, legacy of 9/11 tragedy continues to define skies pilots fly.

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2026-09-10T05:06:38.145223-07:00

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AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Bombardier Global 8000 cleared to land at London City Airport

By AeroTime: Bombardier’s Global 8000 has secured UK CAA clearance for steep approaches into London City Airport, subject to national authority approval.

Simple Flying

London City's Ultra-Short Runway Can Now Handle The World’s Fastest Private Jet

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Bombardier's Global 8000, the World’s Fastest Civil Aircraft, Received U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Approval to Land at London City Airport

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2026-09-10T05:37:25.784014-07:00

Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing airBaltic Airlines

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

airBaltic seeks €257 million emergency financing at 25% interest

By Air Data News: airBaltic is seeking approval for up to €257 million (US$ 300 million) in emergency financing carrying an annual interest rate of 25%, as the Latvian carrier struggles to secure the liquidity needed to implement a major restructuring of its operations.

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2026-09-10T05:21:40.377527-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

Vertical Mag

VAI, industry groups support NPRM clarifying FAA’s preemption authority

By Vertical Mag: Explore how VAI supports FAA's initiative for a uniform federal framework in aviation safety and crew duty standards.

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2026-09-10T05:20:25.605960-07:00

Aerial Firefighting Helicopter Orders

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Avincis intends to acquire 5 McDermott 214ST helicopters

By Vertical Mag: Avincis teams up with McDermott Aviation for new helicopter acquisition, enhancing aerial firefighting capabilities and utility missions.

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2026-09-10T05:20:23.659385-07:00

DOT-based metrics rank United No. 1 on reliability, cost and fleet investment

Airlines back $9.5bn expansion plan of Paris airports

Archer, BETA plan to bring air taxi charging infrastructure to Texas

25 Years Later: How 9/11 Forever Reshaped General Aviation Airspace

Bombardier Global 8000 cleared to land at London City Airport

London City's Ultra-Short Runway Can Now Handle The World’s Fastest Private Jet

Bombardier's Global 8000, the World’s Fastest Civil Aircraft, Received U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Approval to Land at London City Airport

airBaltic seeks €257 million emergency financing at 25% interest

VAI, industry groups support NPRM clarifying FAA’s preemption authority

Avincis intends to acquire 5 McDermott 214ST helicopters

Archer, BETA plan to bring air taxi charging infrastructure to Texas

Airlines back $9.5bn expansion plan of Paris airports

Has United Actually Become No. 1? The Data Says Yes

25 Years Later: How 9/11 Forever Reshaped General Aviation Airspace

Bombardier Global 8000 cleared to land at London City Airport

airBaltic seeks €257 million emergency financing at 25% interest

Ryanair, Wizz Air demand traffic control reform after outage

Ryanair CEO says winter fares may rise after slight upturn

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