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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Twenty-five years after 9/11, aviation security remains fundamentally transformed

The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, which killed nearly 3,000 people, triggered the most significant overhaul of aviation security in modern history. Retrospectives examine strengthened airport and onboard protections, the lasting impact on airlines and workers, and how the attacks reshaped U.S. military operations.

Also: IAM Union and loyaltylobby.com
2026-09-11T00:37:22.614675-07:00
Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus   Airbus A320  
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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Vietravel Airlines inks deal for 50 Airbus jets, including A220s and A321XLRs

By FlightGlobal: New aircraft expected to be delivered from 2029. Vietnam’s Vietravel Airlines is poised to order 50 new Airbus jets, including the country’s first A220 and long-range A321XLR, as it marks a significant fleet expansion.

2026-09-10T23:36:55.605943-07:00
Satellite   PaxEx   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Korean Air, Asiana to offer free Starlink Wi-Fi service

By FlightGlobal: Both carriers are the latest in a growing number of airlines offering Starlink Wi-Fi service. Korean Air and Asiana Airlines will offer its passengers free in-flight wireless internet service, though a partnership with Starlink.

Also: Yonhap News Agency and 4 more
2026-09-10T19:36:56.898222-07:00
Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A350   Airbus   Airlines  
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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Vietnam Airlines poised to order five A350s

By FlightGlobal: Aircraft will be delivered between 2033 and 2034. Vietnam Airlines has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for a provisional order of five Airbus A350-900s, as part of wider fleet expansion plans.

Also: CNA
2026-09-10T20:05:41.415093-07:00
ATC   Airports   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Workforce & Skills Development  
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Reuters • Renju Jose

Sydney Airport flights disrupted due to air traffic controller shortage

By Reuters: A shortage of air traffic controllers caused flight cancellations and major delays at Sydney Airport ‌on Friday morning, the federal agency responsible for managing Australia's air traffic said.

Also: Bloomberg, CNA and Economic Times
2026-09-10T20:05:07.217711-07:00