Aviation News

Africa Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Export Controls & Trade Compliance

DefenseNews.com • Linus Höller

UAE turns to sanctioned Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa

An investigation reports that the UAE is using Aviacon Zitotrans, a Russian operator, for missions in Africa. The company has been sanctioned by the United States, Canada and Ukraine over its support for Russia’s war effort, linking the operations to broader geopolitical and compliance risks.

1 Source

2026-09-30T05:20:14.794603-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Peter Garrison

Off Target: The High Cost of Trying to Salvage a Bad Approach

By Flying Magazine: It wasn't that important for one Georgia pilot to get it right on the approach.

1 Source

2026-09-30T05:06:06.920901-07:00

Middle East Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines Boeing 737

Reuters • Alexander Cornwell, Rami Amichay

Israeli officials say diverted flydubai incident may be attempted 'terror attack'

By Reuters: The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv is believed to have stabbed the captain, forcing the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia where it landed safely, ‌three Israeli officials said.

View from the Wing

Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX Diverts Safely After Cockpit Stabbing and Loss of Control

Aviation24

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverts after reported cockpit altercation

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130 Sources

2026-09-30T00:29:41.962615-07:00

Routes Europe Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Wizz Air keeps Belgrade base after rule changes shelved

By ch-aviation: Wizz Air (W6, Budapest) has welcomed a decision made by Serbian authorities to postpone the implementation of revised rules authorising foreign airlines in the country, with the low-cost carrier confirming that it will maintain its Belgrade Nikola Tesla base for the upcoming 2026/2027 winter season.

3 Sources

2026-09-30T03:50:15.785510-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics 777X Africa Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

Reuters

Ethiopian Airlines agrees to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes, has option for 8 more

By Reuters: Ethiopian Airlines on Wednesday signed a deal to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes, and its chief executive said the state-owned airline had the option to buy eight more.

Airline Economics

Ethiopian Airlines set to sign Boeing deal for 10 freighters

ch-aviation

Ethiopian Airlines signs for 8 B777-8Fs, 2 B777Fs

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5 Sources

2026-09-30T03:19:48.490537-07:00

Europe Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus Airbus A320 Airlines

Airbus

FLYONE Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo

By Airbus: Toulouse, France, 30 September 2026 – FLYONE Armenia, the country's largest carrier, has finalised an order with Airbus for the acquisition of two A321neo aircraft.

Air Data News

Armenia's largest airline orders two Airbus A321neo jets

ch-aviation

FlyOne Armenia orders two A321-200NX jets

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13 Sources

2026-09-30T02:21:20.080300-07:00

Routes North America Airports Airlines Boeing 737

FlightGlobal • Joseph Dainty

Avelo expands McKinney base with four new US routes ahead of airport’s opening

By FlightGlobal: US ultra-low-cost carrier is expanding its upcoming base at McKinney National airport in Texas, adding four destinations and basing a third Boeing 737-800 ahead of its commercial launch.

1 Source

2026-09-30T05:35:27.670959-07:00

Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus A320 Airlines Boeing 737

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Air Austral confirms B737 wet lease from ASL Airlines

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Air Austral at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

4 Sources

2026-09-30T03:05:04.844550-07:00

UAE turns to sanctioned Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa

Off Target: The High Cost of Trying to Salvage a Bad Approach

Israeli officials say diverted flydubai incident may be attempted 'terror attack'

Flydubai Boeing 737 MAX Diverts Safely After Cockpit Stabbing and Loss of Control

Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv diverts after reported cockpit altercation

Wizz Air keeps Belgrade base after rule changes shelved

Ethiopian Airlines agrees to buy 10 Boeing cargo planes, has option for 8 more

Ethiopian Airlines set to sign Boeing deal for 10 freighters

Ethiopian Airlines signs for 8 B777-8Fs, 2 B777Fs

FLYONE Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo

Armenia's largest airline orders two Airbus A321neo jets

FlyOne Armenia orders two A321-200NX jets

Avelo expands McKinney base with four new US routes ahead of airport’s opening

Air Austral confirms B737 wet lease from ASL Airlines

Off Target: The High Cost of Trying to Salvage a Bad Approach

Wizz Air keeps Belgrade base after rule changes shelved

Avelo expands McKinney base with four new US routes ahead of airport’s opening

UAE turns to Russian shadow airline for missions in Africa: Investigation

Air Austral confirms B737 wet lease from ASL Airlines

FLYONE Armenia orders two Airbus A321neo

Flydubai Flight Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Transmitting Hijack Code

Volotea files for preliminary creditor protection as it attempts to recapitalize

Panel to examine ATC challenges after near-misses at Sydney airport

Azul secures more than R$2 billion in financing from Brazilian Development Bank

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

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

Delta Boston-Bound Flight Diverts to Porto After Cabin Smoke Sickens Passengers

Airbus A321neo coating defect affects around 500 jets, threatening September deliveries

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