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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

KLM takes delivery of first Airbus A350-900, beginning 777-200ER replacement

KLM has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, introducing the long-haul type at its Amsterdam-Schiphol base. The aircraft begins a fleet transition that will gradually replace the Dutch carrier’s Boeing 777-200ERs and remaining Airbus A330s in long-haul service.

aviationnews.eu • Jeroen Vogelaar

KLM Receives First Airbus A350-900, Marking New Era for Its Long-Haul Fleet

Aviation24 • André Orban

KLM takes delivery of first Airbus A350-900

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2026-10-02T08:50:24.487862-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus board appointments herald CEO decision next year, sources say

By Reuters: Airbus has announced a series of board changes including its first female chairperson and the first from outside its Franco-German power base, marking the beginning of crucial leadership decisions expected in the coming year.

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AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Ontic Gains Wichita Foothold with Aero-Mach Acquisition

By AINonline: Aero-Mach reinforces Ontic’s manufacturing, support, and distribution capabilities.

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Delaware District Court Overturns SmartSky Damages Award against Gogo

By AINonline: Patent complaint was filed in 2022.

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2026-10-02T11:05:32.784661-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Chile’s JetSMART eyes fleet, crew consolidation in Santiago

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2026-10-02T09:19:57.763758-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay ink "single sky" MoU

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EASA warns airlines over Saudi Arabia, Mali, Somalia risks

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

KLM takes delivery of first Airbus A350-900, beginning 777-200ER replacement

KLM Receives First Airbus A350-900, Marking New Era for Its Long-Haul Fleet

KLM takes delivery of first Airbus A350-900

Airbus board appointments herald CEO decision next year, sources say

Ontic Gains Wichita Foothold with Aero-Mach Acquisition

Delaware District Court Overturns SmartSky Damages Award against Gogo

Chile’s JetSMART eyes fleet, crew consolidation in Santiago

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay ink "single sky" MoU

EASA warns airlines over Saudi Arabia, Mali, Somalia risks

Relief for both Airbus and Boeing as thousands of workers back new contracts

Boeing engineers approve new contract and rule out strike

Software glitch adds to delivery woes at Boeing

Delaware District Court Overturns SmartSky Damages Award against Gogo

Ontic Gains Wichita Foothold with Aero-Mach Acquisition

Chile’s JetSMART eyes fleet, crew consolidation in Santiago

KLM receives first Airbus A350, starting replacement of 777-200ER fleet

Airbus board appointments herald CEO decision next year, sources say

Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay ink "single sky" MoU

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