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ch-aviation • Falcon Luxe

Falcon Executive wins UAE approval for commercial helicopter operations at Dubai Helipark

Falcon Executive Aviation, part of Alex Group Investment, received UAE General Civil Aviation Authority approval on Oct. 1, 2026, to conduct commercial helicopter operations from its Dubai Helipark facility at Dubai World Central. The company also includes Falcon Luxe, an aircraft management and charter specialist.

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2026-10-08T04:35:38.596302-07:00

Supply Chain Africa Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Reuters • Ahmed Eljechtimi

Morocco aerospace exports could rise to $5 billion, industry group says

By Reuters: Morocco's aerospace industry could increase annual exports to about $5 billion within three years from $3 billion last year, as it attracts new suppliers manufacturing high-value parts, the ‌head of industry association GIMAS said.

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2026-10-08T05:04:41.374217-07:00

Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Consultant Altea Warns of Risks to Green Aviation's Propulsion Revolution

By AINonline: Consultant says provisional sales announcements are poor indicators of program success.

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2026-10-08T05:05:22.930432-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

US's New World Aviation to launch BBJ operations

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2026-10-08T03:55:01.590397-07:00

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Cranky Flier

Alaska is Back in Long Beach (Trip Report)

By Cranky Flier: , Trip Reports Alaska Air Group media day was conveniently scheduled just after the airline’s new Seattle to Long Beach flight began, so I was very happy to be able to fly from my home airport.

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2026-10-08T04:04:47.429287-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Terra Avia retires sole B737-300(QC), parks B737 freighter

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2026-10-08T03:15:29.717741-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Airbus completes autonomous taxi trials with A350 at Paris Charles de Gaulle

By Air Data News: Three-year Optimate research program concludes after 30 hours of aircraft tests, but the technology has no announced date for Airbus has completed a three-year research program into autonomous aircraft taxiing after conducting 30 hours of tests with an A350 at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in July 2026.

Also: Unmanned Airspace

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2026-10-08T03:05:05.080241-07:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AINonline • Charles Alcock

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

By AINonline: New narrowbody airliners could see even greater use of composite materials.

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2026-10-08T02:05:09.178928-07:00

Falcon Executive wins UAE approval for commercial helicopter operations at Dubai Helipark

Morocco aerospace exports could rise to $5 billion, industry group says

Consultant Altea Warns of Risks to Green Aviation's Propulsion Revolution

US's New World Aviation to launch BBJ operations

Alaska is Back in Long Beach (Trip Report)

Terra Avia retires sole B737-300(QC), parks B737 freighter

Airbus completes autonomous taxi trials with A350 at Paris Charles de Gaulle

Composite Manufacturing Specialists Prepare for Next Aerospace Challenge

Morocco aerospace exports could rise to $5 billion, industry group says

Consultant Altea Warns of Risks to Green Aviation's Propulsion Revolution

UAE's Falcon Executive launches Dubai helicopter operations

US's New World Aviation to launch BBJ operations

Alaska is Back in Long Beach (Trip Report)

Terra Avia retires sole B737-300(QC), parks B737 freighter

Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

Big cargo drones deliver toolkits to wind turbines in the North Sea

EasyJet Sees Apollo Takeover on Track for Completion Next Year

Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems 'talk' on Ukraine's battlefield

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

Flydubai co-pilot allegedly tried to seize aircraft and steer it toward Ben Gurion Airport

Airbus targets production capacity of 100 aircraft monthly for A320 successor

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