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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash flight into Tel Aviv airport after scouting route twice

UAE prosecutors say Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami intended to cause mass casualties in a 9/11-inspired attack, stabbing pilot Smit Machchhar during a flight to Tel Aviv. WAM reported that he had taken two earlier flights to familiarize himself with the route and airport; Machchhar later recounted the cockpit attack in a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Reuters • Enas Alashray, Federico Maccioni, Yasmine Ghania

UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight

New York Times • Gaia Lamperti

FlyDubai Pilot Recalls Cockpit Stabbing

Also: Washington Post, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, The Independent, tass.com, ANI News Agency and 5 more

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2026-10-09T11:15:58.986805-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

US's Blade partners with Aero to resume New York-Florida ops

By ch-aviation: Private aviation platform Blade, a subsidiary of eVTOL manufacturer Joby Aviation (Monterey/Carmel), is resuming by-the-seat operations between New York and South Florida in partnership with Part 135-certified operator Aero (United States of America).

Also: Urban Air Mobility News and overtdefense.com

3 Sources

2026-10-09T13:05:09.665563-07:00

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The Hill • Michael Bartiromo

Southwest Airlines says ‘brief’ system outage affected boarding, checked bags

By The Hill: Southwest confirmed the news shortly after travelers began to report delays on Friday morning.

Also: Simple Flying

2 Sources

2026-10-09T12:34:40.275517-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jonathan Welsh

This 1911 Wright Model B Is a Meticulously Crafted, Historical ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

By Flying Magazine: Wilbur and Orville Wright might be best- known for their 1903 Wright Flyer, which made the first powered flight. But the later, much-improved Model B was their most successful design.

1 Source

2026-10-09T12:35:01.628060-07:00

BizAv Accident

AINonline • Gordon Gilbert

Bizjet Fatalities Drop 41% Despite More Accidents in 2026

By AINonline: Total accidents worldwide involving bizjets increased 24%.

1 Source

2026-10-09T12:05:05.788102-07:00

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Bloomberg • Georgia Fearn

Private-Jet Broker Faces Customer Lawsuits Over Halted Flights

By Bloomberg: A private-jet broker that set out to revolutionize luxury travel faces several lawsuits from customers who say their prepaid cash is stuck at the grounded company.

1 Source

2026-10-09T12:05:32.047142-07:00

BizAv Middle East Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

AircraftPost: Bizjet Market Tightens with Fewer Sales

By AINonline: Results vary by aircraft model and category.

Also: businessjetinteriorsinternational.com, businessjetinteriorsinternational.com and flightplan.forecastinternational.com

4 Sources

2026-10-09T11:05:01.526203-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

2026-10-08T21:55:09.095125-07:00

UAE says FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash flight into Tel Aviv airport after scouting route twice

UAE says Omani flydubai co-pilot planned suicide attack on Tel Aviv flight

FlyDubai Pilot Recalls Cockpit Stabbing

US's Blade partners with Aero to resume New York-Florida ops

Southwest Airlines says ‘brief’ system outage affected boarding, checked bags

This 1911 Wright Model B Is a Meticulously Crafted, Historical ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

Bizjet Fatalities Drop 41% Despite More Accidents in 2026

Private-Jet Broker Faces Customer Lawsuits Over Halted Flights

AircraftPost: Bizjet Market Tightens with Fewer Sales

Titan Airways Malta secures A320 for Airbus shuttle

250 Airbus & Boeing Aircraft Ordered

Avolon Secures Major 110-Aircraft Order With Airbus to Expand Global Commercial Fleet

This 1911 Wright Model B Is a Meticulously Crafted, Historical ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick

US's Blade partners with Aero to resume New York-Florida ops

Southwest Airlines says ‘brief’ system outage affected boarding, checked bags

Bizjet Fatalities Drop 41% Despite More Accidents in 2026

Private-Jet Broker Faces Customer Lawsuits Over Halted Flights

Bell establishes new independent sales representation in Morocco

France leases Falcon 8X to cover gov't fleet maintenance

(FR) Avolon places firm orders for 250 Airbus and Boeing aircraft

Boeing, Airbus Win Order for 250 Aircraft From Lessor Avolon

NTSB: Misfueling Led to Cessna 421 Crash

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

Romania signs €757 million deal for 12 Airbus H225M helicopters

American, KLM and Royal Air Maroc expand Starlink inflight Wi-Fi plans

Houthi attacks on Saudi airports kill three and injure 36, prompting US security alert

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