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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Transport Canada opens consultation on Air Canada–United joint-venture expansion

Transport Canada began a public review on Oct. 16, 2026, of proposed updates to the Air Canada–United Airlines joint venture. The other supplied reports concern separate route launches and market-access developments, so they do not establish further details about the consultation or the proposed changes.

Airline Geeks • Zach Vasile

American Adds New Route to South America

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27

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29 Sources

2026-10-16T11:15:27.920528-07:00

Antitrust Routes Europe North America Airline Industry & Market Trends Policy & Regulation Air Canada Airbus A330 Airlines Delta Air Lines United Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27

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Airline Geeks

American Adds New Route to South America

Bloomberg

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

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29 Sources

2026-10-16T11:15:27.920528-07:00

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Bedford To Headline ‘Meet the Regulators’ at BACE

By AINonline: Discussion comes shortly after FAA revoked Citation single-pilot exemptions.

1 Source

2026-10-16T20:04:43.666725-07:00

Event NBAA-BACE BizAv Helicopter

AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Blade Flies NBAA-BACE Attendees over Las Vegas Traffic

By AINonline: Helicopter shuttles link the convention center and static display.

1 Source

2026-10-16T20:04:43.683377-07:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

Thrive Unveils First Fractional Fleet Aircraft

By AINonline: The company will enter fractional service with the Hondajet and Challenger 3500.

1 Source

2026-10-16T20:04:43.897954-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

Reuters • Dan Catchpole, David Shepardson

FAA set to approve Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, sources say

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration ‌is set to approve the long-delayed Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, after completing a key safety review on Friday, three people familiar with the matter said.

The Air Current

Boeing and FAA hold final meeting to clear 737 Max 10 for certification

Dj's Aviation

Boeing 737 MAX 10 To Be Certified Next Week

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12 Sources

2026-10-16T12:04:32.067031-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing sales chief McMullen to retire, company memo says

By Reuters: Boeing jetliner sales chief Brad McMullen is retiring in December and will be succeeded in one of the industry's most high-profile ‌jobs by Ryan Weir, currently in charge of the North American market, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

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2 Sources

2026-10-16T14:28:25.527727-07:00

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Bloomberg • Philip Aldrick

UK’s Healey Backs Heathrow Third Runway in Clash With Burnham

By Bloomberg: Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey has backed plans for a third runway at Heathrow, setting up a possible Downing Street clash with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

2 Sources

2026-10-16T15:05:00.677528-07:00

Transport Canada opens consultation on Air Canada–United joint-venture expansion

American Adds New Route to South America

Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27

Seville, Spain secures first transatlantic route for 3Q27

American Adds New Route to South America

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

Bedford To Headline ‘Meet the Regulators’ at BACE

Blade Flies NBAA-BACE Attendees over Las Vegas Traffic

Thrive Unveils First Fractional Fleet Aircraft

FAA set to approve Boeing 737 MAX 10 as soon as next week, sources say

Boeing and FAA hold final meeting to clear 737 Max 10 for certification

Boeing 737 MAX 10 To Be Certified Next Week

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing sales chief McMullen to retire, company memo says

UK’s Healey Backs Heathrow Third Runway in Clash With Burnham

Bedford To Headline ‘Meet the Regulators’ at BACE

Blade Flies NBAA-BACE Attendees over Las Vegas Traffic

Thrive Unveils First Fractional Fleet Aircraft

American Airlines Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing at Chicago O’Hare After Suspected Fire in the Cabin

US lifts curbs on Mexican airlines after aviation dispute

UK’s Healey Backs Heathrow Third Runway in Clash With Burnham

US lifts curbs on Mexican airlines after aviation dispute

Air-Traffic Controllers’ Practice of Leaving Work Early Targeted in Pay Deal

American Airlines Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing at Chicago O’Hare After Suspected Fire in the Cabin

EXCLUSIVE: Trump move to restart direct US flights with Lebanon hits roadblock

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

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

Aviation Capital Group orders 75 Airbus A320neo-family jets, with deliveries scheduled for 2032–35

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