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Reuters • Alexander Cornwell, Joanna Plucinska

Flydubai 737 Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Reported Cockpit Attack

A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot reportedly attacked the other and allegedly attempted to crash the aircraft. Both pilots were hospitalized, while Israeli officials investigated the incident and flydubai arranged a replacement aircraft.

aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Flydubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Attacks Co-Pilot

The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

Flydubai Boeing 737 Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Violent Cockpit Incident

Also: Aviation24, milesobrien.substack.com, tass.com, The Independent, interestingengineering.com, thesouthafrican.com, The Guardian, Economic Times, news.ssbcrack.com and The Guardian

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2026-09-30T10:35:37.519265-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

US judge tosses Archer’s China-ties claims against competitor Joby

By FlightGlobal: The judge also left in place several of Joby's trade-secret-theft claims against Archer. A US Federal judge has tossed Archer Aviation's claims that it suffered harm after competitor Joby Aviation allegedly misled the US government by hiding ties to China and to China's communist party.

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2026-09-30T13:05:01.718839-07:00

Helicopter Africa Accident

Reuters

Zimbabwe helicopter crash kills six, government spokesperson says

By Reuters: A helicopter carrying six people crashed in Zimbabwe's Marondera rural area, east of Harare, ‌on Wednesday, killing all on board, government spokesperson Nick Mangwana said on X.

Also: Economic Times, news.ssbcrack.com and thesouthafrican.com

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2026-09-30T11:51:32.914365-07:00

GA AI Aviation Safety & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX

By Flying Magazine: Passengers can activate the safety system from multiple locations in the cabin.

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2026-09-30T11:34:48.953836-07:00

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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

United Launches 3 Tiers of Premium Fares on Domestic and Short-Haul International Routes

By Skift: The carrier said in an internal announcement that it would offer three fare tiers for United First and United Business:.

Also: The Points Guy

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2026-09-30T11:35:08.446272-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Air New Zealand to add over 7,000 Shanghai–Auckland seats over Chinese New Year

By AeroTime: Air New Zealand announced it will add more than 7,000 seats between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Auckland Airport (AKL) over the 2027 Chinese New Year period, one of the busiest travel seasons for Chinese visitors to New Zealand.

Also: Simple Flying and Routes Online

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2026-09-30T07:37:05.460772-07:00

MRO Supply Chain M&A

AINonline • Matt Thurber

Ontic Acquires SIRS Navigation Magnetic Compass Business

By AINonline: Manufacturer of products for legacy aircraft will help ensure long-term support.

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2026-09-30T11:51:30.784026-07:00

Europe M&A Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines TAP Air Portugal

Bloomberg • Henrique Almeida

Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Submit Improved Offers for TAP

By Bloomberg: Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Air France-KLM submitted improved final offers for a stake in Portuguese airline TAP as the government moves closer to selecting a strategic partner.

Also: Euronews

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2026-09-30T09:49:52.894572-07:00

Flydubai 737 Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Reported Cockpit Attack

Flydubai Flight Diverted to Saudi Arabia After Pilot Attacks Co-Pilot

Flydubai Boeing 737 Diverts to Saudi Arabia After Violent Cockpit Incident

US judge tosses Archer’s China-ties claims against competitor Joby

Zimbabwe helicopter crash kills six, government spokesperson says

FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX

United Launches 3 Tiers of Premium Fares on Domestic and Short-Haul International Routes

Air New Zealand to add over 7,000 Shanghai–Auckland seats over Chinese New Year

Ontic Acquires SIRS Navigation Magnetic Compass Business

Air France-KLM, Lufthansa Submit Improved Offers for TAP

US judge tosses Archer’s China-ties claims against competitor Joby

Zimbabwe helicopter crash kills six, government spokesperson says

Ontic Acquires SIRS Navigation Magnetic Compass Business

United Launches 3 Tiers of Premium Fares on Domestic and Short-Haul International Routes

FAA Certifies Garmin Autoland for Epic E1000 AX

Air New Zealand to add over 7,000 Shanghai–Auckland seats over Chinese New Year

Great Wealth Transfer Could Reshape Business Aviation Demand to Charter

Passengers foil bid to crash Dubai-Tel Aviv flight, Israel says, after co-pilot-on-pilot stabbing

APEX Joins Aviation Coalition Pressing Congress to Fund $30 Billion Modern Skies Act

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

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

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