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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

U.S. lifts restrictions on Mexican carriers’ flights from Mexico City airports

The U.S. Department of Transportation has revoked restrictions imposed last year on flights operated by Mexican carriers from Mexico City’s two main airports. The move reopens opportunities for airlines including Aeroméxico to expand transborder service between Mexico and the United States.

Also: Aviation24

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2026-10-21T04:05:18.535434-07:00

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ch-aviation • Paul Ash

Bangladesh Targets 200-Aircraft Fleet Nationwide by 2037

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Biman Bangladesh Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-10-21T03:15:52.232719-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Arajet maintains plans to launch flights to Venezuela after repeated delays

By Air Data News: Dominican carrier requested authorization for six routes, but earthquake damage delayed the start of Arajet still plans to launch scheduled flights to Venezuela after postponing its entry into the country more than once.

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2026-10-21T03:55:32.430744-07:00

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Aviation Week • Guy Norris, Lee Ann Shay

P&WC Takes Wraps Off Newly Certified PT9 Turboprop

By Aviation Week: In a surprise move Pratt & Whitney Canada has unveiled the PT9, a certified new centerline engine aimed at advanced propulsion for new-generation single and twin-turboprops.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-10-21T04:04:33.548386-07:00

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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

Air India to offer upgraded cabins on all Heathrow flights

By Inflight Online: Air India will operate all London Heathrow flights with new or upgraded cabins from January 2027, including retrofitted Boeing 787 aircraft.

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2026-10-21T04:04:47.798061-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

American installs executive on Azul’s board after exercising warrants

By FlightGlobal: US carrier has invested $100 million to take an 8% stake in the Brazilian airline. American Airlines has exercised the warrants for its $100 million investment in Azul and installed one of its executives on the Brazilian carrier’s board.

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2026-10-21T04:05:18.522399-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Airbus implementing automatic power reserve on A330neo

By FlightGlobal: Feature to maximise thrust on take-off after engine failure among enhancements planned for twinjet. Airbus is implementing an automatic power reserve function on the A330neo which will provide thrust in the event of an engine failure on take-off.

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2026-10-21T04:05:18.616812-07:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Stellar Entertainment Brings Cosmo AI and New Digital Tools to Singapore

By APEX: Stellar Entertainment will showcase Cosmo AI, new digital tools, and expanded media and audio capabilities at APEX FTE EXPO.

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2026-10-21T04:19:25.068656-07:00

U.S. lifts restrictions on Mexican carriers’ flights from Mexico City airports

Bangladesh Targets 200-Aircraft Fleet Nationwide by 2037

Arajet maintains plans to launch flights to Venezuela after repeated delays

P&WC Takes Wraps Off Newly Certified PT9 Turboprop

Air India to offer upgraded cabins on all Heathrow flights

American installs executive on Azul’s board after exercising warrants

Airbus implementing automatic power reserve on A330neo

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Stellar Entertainment Brings Cosmo AI and New Digital Tools to Singapore

FAA proposes AD requiring inspections on 980 AStars/TwinStars in U.S.

Arajet maintains plans to launch flights to Venezuela after repeated delays

Air India to offer upgraded cabins on all Heathrow flights

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Stellar Entertainment Brings Cosmo AI and New Digital Tools to Singapore

P&WC Takes Wraps Off Newly Certified PT9 Turboprop

Mexican carriers free to expand US flights as DOT lifts restrictions

FAA proposes AD requiring inspections on 980 AStars/TwinStars in U.S.

VietJetAir hit with worldwide asset freeze over $250mn debt

Lim Kim Hai fined $800k, disqualified over wrongdoing at Rex

Air Force Invests $3.5M in Natilus’ Blended-Wing Body Aircraft

Austrian Airlines A320 diverts to Sofia after bomb threat, escorted by Bulgarian MiG-29

Archer completes piloted Midnight eVTOL flights over San Francisco Bay, with Los Angeles demonstrations next

Ryanair warns European airfares could rise up to 20% in 2027 as fuel costs pressure airlines

FAA expected to certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 Tuesday, completing the 737 MAX family after nearly a decade

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