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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Heathrow CEO urges UK government to back a third runway as more than 40 airlines seek slots

Heathrow says more than 40 airlines are seeking access to slots as pressure grows for airport expansion. The push comes as the airport reports a 2.3% year-on-year fall in passenger numbers to 7.2 million last month, with traffic to and from the Middle East plunging.

Also: Airline Economics, The Independent and The Independent

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2026-10-12T01:19:23.176811-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Kenyan court rejects Fly Angola bid to unwind Avmax deal

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2026-10-12T01:05:07.931370-07:00

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Etihad Airways to wet lease one B787-8

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2026-10-12T00:34:46.967993-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

French startup HyLight raises €13 million to build autonomous airships

By AeroTime: French startup HyLight has raised €13 million to build a fleet of autonomous airships for infrastructure inspection.

Also: Unmanned Airspace and aeromorning.com

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2026-10-12T00:19:20.622094-07:00

Routes Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Israeli carriers scrap Dubai ops as UAE revokes permits

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2026-10-11T23:54:39.733343-07:00

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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

Royal Air Maroc and Thales extend flight operations partnership

By Inflight Online: Royal Air Maroc has selected Thales' AvioBook Flight electronic flight bag solution under a new five-year agreement.

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2026-10-11T23:19:24.105118-07:00

Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

Bloomberg • Angus Whitley

Jetstar Plane Nearly Collides With Van at Australian Airport

By Bloomberg: Australian authorities are investigating a near miss between an incoming Jetstar flight and a van at Townsville Airport in the state of Queensland last week, adding to a series of recent domestic safety incidents.

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2026-10-11T23:05:10.266971-07:00

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Reuters • Anne Marie Roantree, Julie Zhu, Yantoultra Ngui

EXCLUSIVE: AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say

By Reuters: AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes met with officials from Malaysia's finance ministry two weeks ago to discuss potential government support for Southeast Asia's largest low-cost airline, said three people with knowledge of the matter.

Also: Dj's Aviation and Airline Economics

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2026-10-11T20:04:33.253027-07:00

Heathrow CEO urges UK government to back a third runway as more than 40 airlines seek slots

Kenyan court rejects Fly Angola bid to unwind Avmax deal

Etihad Airways to wet lease one B787-8

French startup HyLight raises €13 million to build autonomous airships

Israeli carriers scrap Dubai ops as UAE revokes permits

Royal Air Maroc and Thales extend flight operations partnership

Jetstar Plane Nearly Collides With Van at Australian Airport

EXCLUSIVE: AirAsia in talks with Malaysian government over potential funding support, sources say

Kenyan court rejects Fly Angola bid to unwind Avmax deal

Heathrow says more than 40 airlines seek slots as calls for expansion intensify

Etihad Airways to wet lease one B787-8

French startup HyLight raises €13 million to build autonomous airships

Israeli carriers scrap Dubai ops as UAE revokes permits

Royal Air Maroc and Thales extend flight operations partnership

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Delta cuts 2026 profit outlook nearly a quarter as fuel costs surge, while fares rise and capacity restraint looms

Delta cuts 2026 profit outlook nearly a quarter as fuel costs surge, while fares rise and capacity restraint looms

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