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AINonline • Curt Epstein

CAA signs Jet Aviation maintenance deal, extending member discounts across international service locations

The agreement gives CAA members access to discounts on maintenance services at Jet Aviation’s international service locations. The announcement does not specify discount levels, covered work scopes, participating locations or the deal’s duration, limiting visibility into its commercial scope.

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2026-10-20T16:04:40.204656-07:00

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SpaceWatch Global • Judith Delany

ESPI AC 2026 - Satellites in Your Car by 2028: Markus Fritz of Advisorio on Connected Mobility

By SpaceWatch Global: ADVISORIO’s Markus Fritz on how Europe caught up on space-enabled mobility, satellite connectivity in cars from 2028, and why spectrum is real estate in space.

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2026-10-20T16:14:55.049552-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Air Tahiti takes first VIP-configured ATR72-600

By ch-aviation: Air Tahiti (VT, Papeete) has received its first all-business class ATR72-600, F-OPFO (msn 1821), which arrived at Papeete on October 19, 2026, following a six-day ferry flight from Toulouse Francazal.

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2026-10-20T16:55:52.101085-07:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Malaysian gov’t yet to agree to AirAsia funding

By ch-aviation: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim told the country’s parliament on October 19, 2026, that the government had not yet agreed to fund AirAsia Group.

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2026-10-20T16:04:51.786074-07:00

Bloomberg • Netty Idayu Ismail

Malaysia’s Anwar Says No Financial Support Agreed for AirAsia

By Bloomberg: AirAsia Group Bhd. tumbled to the lowest in almost four years after Malaysia’s leader said the country hasn’t agreed to provide financial support to the struggling airline.

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2026-10-19T19:05:10.196793-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

EASA Validates Honda Aircraft’s APMG-S Upgrade Program for European HondaJets

By AINonline: Service centers can now install the new features in HondaJets registered in Europe.

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2026-10-20T15:04:52.635305-07:00

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AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

NASA Chief Touts X-59 Progress at NBAA-BACE

By AINonline: Jared Isaacman says test data is ‘extremely encouraging’ so far.

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2026-10-20T15:04:53.358743-07:00

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Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh

United Airlines profit outlook well below estimates, hit by fuel costs

By Reuters: United Airlines on Tuesday forecast fourth-quarter profit well below Wall Street ‌estimates despite expectations for record revenue, as soaring fuel costs were expected to persist, eating into gains from strong travel demand and higher ticket prices.

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United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares

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United Airlines Reports Earnings: Record Revenue—But Delta Made 35% More Profit On Lower Sales

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2026-10-20T14:04:32.753806-07:00

CAA signs Jet Aviation maintenance deal, extending member discounts across international service locations

ESPI AC 2026 - Satellites in Your Car by 2028: Markus Fritz of Advisorio on Connected Mobility

Air Tahiti takes first VIP-configured ATR72-600

Malaysian gov’t yet to agree to AirAsia funding

Malaysia’s Anwar Says No Financial Support Agreed for AirAsia

EASA Validates Honda Aircraft’s APMG-S Upgrade Program for European HondaJets

NASA Chief Touts X-59 Progress at NBAA-BACE

United Airlines profit outlook well below estimates, hit by fuel costs

United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares

United Airlines Reports Earnings: Record Revenue—But Delta Made 35% More Profit On Lower Sales

Air Tahiti takes first VIP-configured ATR72-600

Retired KC-10 Extender Tanker Has Risen From Boneyard To Fly Again

CAA Signs Jet Aviation Maintenance Deal for Members

ESPI AC 2026 - Satellites in Your Car by 2028: Markus Fritz of Advisorio on Connected Mobility

Malaysian gov’t yet to agree to AirAsia funding

EASA Validates Honda Aircraft’s APMG-S Upgrade Program for European HondaJets

United Airlines slashes 2026 profit outlook on fuel prices, but travelers keep booking despite higher fares

Retired KC-10 Extender Tanker Has Risen From Boneyard To Fly Again

Dassault stays bullish on Falcon 10X prospects despite latest delay

IBAC Core Program To Guide Small Operators on Risk Management

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

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Embraer delivers first E175 with RECARO R2 seats to American Airlines

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