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Reuters • Allison Lampert, Karen Freifeld

US slows aviation-part exports to China as Trump administration seeks trade leverage

The Trump administration is slowing exports of aircraft parts to China, according to people familiar with the matter, using Beijing’s dependence on U.S. aviation suppliers as leverage in trade negotiations. The move could introduce additional uncertainty for Chinese airlines, maintenance providers and global aerospace supply chains.

2026-10-01T03:19:56.846799-07:00
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

EASA aims for take-off performance monitoring system implementation from 2033

By FlightGlobal: Proposal envisions functions to carry out parameter and position checks, and conduct real-time supervision. European safety authorities would require take-off performance monitoring systems to be fitted in new-build aircraft from 2033, according to a draft regulation.

2026-10-01T04:05:04.697082-07:00
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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

Romanian airline Animawings files for insolvency, disposes of entire A220 fleet

By AeroTime: Romanian private airline Animawings has filed for insolvency at a court in Bucharest, and plans to downsize by disposing of its entire A220 fleet.

2026-10-01T01:20:45.834559-07:00
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New York Times • Mujib Mashal

Who Is Captain Smit Machchhar, the Pilot Hailed as a Hero After FlyDubai Cockpit Stabbing?

By New York Times: Capt. Smit Machchhar from India suffered stab wounds while fending off an attack from his co-pilot, saving the lives of around 170 people on board, officials said.

2026-09-30T22:49:47.540788-07:00
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Axios • Herb Scribner

FlyDubai flight spirals into chaos. What we know and what remains a mystery

By Axios: A passenger told Israeli media that she thought she was going to die on the plane.

2026-10-01T01:06:09.019424-07:00