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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Sun PhuQuoc Airways wins approval to operate A330s and expand into Europe

Vietnam’s Civil Aviation Authority has approved Sun PhuQuoc Airways, a Sun Group subsidiary, to operate Airbus A330 aircraft and expand its network to Europe. The authorization marks a significant step in the carrier’s planned long-haul growth from its Hanoi base.

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2026-10-01T20:19:58.029463-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Pelita Air-Garuda Indonesia merger delayed beyond 2026

By ch-aviation: The proposed integration of Pelita Air (IP, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) into Garuda Indonesia (GA, Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta) will not be completed in 2026, chief operating officer of sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia, Dony Oskaria, said on September 29.

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2026-10-01T18:19:53.525018-07:00

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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

Amazon Plane Lacked Wind Data Prior to Miami Crash, NTSB Says

By Bloomberg: An air traffic controller didn’t provide an Amazon.com Inc. cargo plane with wind information prior to it crashing at Miami International Airport last month, killing five people on the ground, according to accident investigators.

Reuters

Pilots of crashed Amazon cargo plane were unaware of wind conditions

Associated Press

Federal report says pilots weren't warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami

Also: FL360aero, Washington Post, CNN, NBC News and The Independent

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2026-10-01T13:05:04.881742-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille, Will Guisbond

FAA Convening Panel on Boeing Software Glitch as Soon as Friday

By Bloomberg: The US Federal Aviation Administration may convene a review panel as soon as Friday to investigate the severity of a software glitch in Boeing Co. 737 Max aircraft that risks increasing a pilot’s workload during certain landing scenarios, according to people familiar with the matter.

Reuters

FAA to Review Boeing 737 MAX Software Issue That Could Block Automated Guidance During Landing

airwaysmag.com

Boeing Taps Ackerman to Review Aircraft Certification

Also: Air Data News, Aviation Week, Simple Flying, aeroxplorer.com, Seeking Alpha, newsable.asianetnews.com, Bloomberg Law, Economic Times and Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-01T09:50:06.531807-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Drew Fitzgerald

Boeing Engineers Bless New Contract After Summer Showdown

By Wall Street Journal: Boeing’s BA 3.35%increase; up pointing triangle white-collar workers approved the company’s latest contract offer, pulling the aerospace giant away from a potential strike that could have interrupted its fragile recovery.

Reuters

Boeing white-collar workers approve contract offer, averting strike fears

FlightGlobal

SPEEA union members ratify contract with Boeing, preventing strike

Also: Bloomberg, CNBC, Aviation Week, Leeham News, everettpost.com, Seattle Times and Bloomberg Law

10 Sources

2026-10-01T09:37:34.775478-07:00

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Skift • Rafat Ali

Airline Wi-Fi Has a Lie-Flat Seat Problem

By Skift: United has a lead with Starlink and is smart to tout it. Travel history suggests the lead won't last nearly as long as the enthusiasm.

Also: View from the Wing

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2026-10-01T14:28:16.423663-07:00

Helicopter Africa Accident

Associated Press • FARAI MUTSAKA

Zimbabwe mourns Chivayo, a businessman killed in helicopter crash

By Associated Press: Forensic experts are working to identify bodies from a helicopter crash that killed Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife, and others.

Also: The Independent, africanews.com and africanews.com

4 Sources

2026-10-01T14:50:44.002437-07:00

Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Embraer United Airlines

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

United Express jet returns to Houston after windshield shatters into cockpit

By AeroTime: A Mesa-operated United Express E175 returned to Houston after its windshield shattered, sending glass into the cockpit.

Also: aeroxplorer.com and Travel Radar

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2026-10-01T13:50:32.512925-07:00

Sun PhuQuoc Airways wins approval to operate A330s and expand into Europe

Pelita Air-Garuda Indonesia merger delayed beyond 2026

Amazon Plane Lacked Wind Data Prior to Miami Crash, NTSB Says

Pilots of crashed Amazon cargo plane were unaware of wind conditions

Federal report says pilots weren't warned about wind before Amazon cargo plane crashed in Miami

FAA Convening Panel on Boeing Software Glitch as Soon as Friday

FAA to Review Boeing 737 MAX Software Issue That Could Block Automated Guidance During Landing

Boeing Taps Ackerman to Review Aircraft Certification

Boeing Engineers Bless New Contract After Summer Showdown

Boeing white-collar workers approve contract offer, averting strike fears

SPEEA union members ratify contract with Boeing, preventing strike

Airline Wi-Fi Has a Lie-Flat Seat Problem

Zimbabwe mourns Chivayo, a businessman killed in helicopter crash

United Express jet returns to Houston after windshield shatters into cockpit

Viet Nam's Sun PhuQuoc gets A330 approval, outlines ops

Pelita Air-Garuda Indonesia merger delayed beyond 2026

Zimbabwe mourns Chivayo, a businessman killed in helicopter crash

Airline Wi-Fi Has a Lie-Flat Seat Problem

United Express jet returns to Houston after windshield shatters into cockpit

Amazon Plane Lacked Wind Data Prior to Miami Crash, NTSB Says

Pegasus completes acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings

2 Dead and 1 Missing in Medical Helicopter Crash Near California Coast

Airbus Asks Airlines to Inspect Some A330neos for Stray Tools

Airbus staff in Spain vote in favour of deal after weeks of strikes

Flydubai 737 MAX Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Cockpit Altercation and Reported Attempted Crash

Alaska Airlines plans American Airlines revenue-sharing pact as it builds a premium transcontinental fleet

Flydubai flight makes emergency landing after pilot allegedly stabs colleague in cockpit

BFU finds brake-pedal inputs before Vietnam Airlines 787 overran Munich runway

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