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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Young A320neo, 737 MAX and A220 jets are being dismantled as engine and parts shortages persist

Aircraft only a few years old are being dismantled to recover engines and components amid persistent supply shortages. Airbus and Boeing have order backlogs stretching years as airlines compete for fuel-efficient aircraft, underscoring how constraints on parts and production are shaping fleet availability.

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2026-10-17T04:55:21.955860-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs North America Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

By Flying Magazine: The U.S. Transportation, Defense, and Homeland Security Departments created the TFR to counter “illicit cartel activity” and other drone threats.

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2026-10-17T05:04:35.907154-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

American Airlines expands Venezuela network with first-ever flights to Barcelona

By Air Data News: American Airlines will launch its first-ever flights to Barcelona, Venezuela, in January 2027, expanding a network that has grown rapidly since the carrier returned to the country earlier this year.

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2026-10-17T01:55:35.626724-07:00

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing sales chief McMullen to retire, company memo says

By Reuters: Boeing jetliner sales chief Brad McMullen is retiring in December and will be succeeded in one of the industry's most high-profile ‌jobs by Ryan Weir, currently in charge of the North American market, according to a memo seen by Reuters.

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2026-10-16T14:28:25.527727-07:00

NBAA-BACE BizAv Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

Bedford To Headline ‘Meet the Regulators’ at BACE

By AINonline: Discussion comes shortly after FAA revoked Citation single-pilot exemptions.

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2026-10-16T20:04:43.666725-07:00

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AINonline • Hanneke Weitering

Blade Flies NBAA-BACE Attendees over Las Vegas Traffic

By AINonline: Helicopter shuttles link the convention center and static display.

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2026-10-16T20:04:43.683377-07:00

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AINonline • Curt Epstein

Thrive Unveils First Fractional Fleet Aircraft

By AINonline: The company will enter fractional service with the Hondajet and Challenger 3500.

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2026-10-16T20:04:43.897954-07:00

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Bloomberg • Philip Aldrick

UK’s Healey Backs Heathrow Third Runway in Clash With Burnham

By Bloomberg: Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey has backed plans for a third runway at Heathrow, setting up a possible Downing Street clash with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

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2026-10-16T15:05:00.677528-07:00

Young A320neo, 737 MAX and A220 jets are being dismantled as engine and parts shortages persist

Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

American Airlines expands Venezuela network with first-ever flights to Barcelona

EXCLUSIVE: Boeing sales chief McMullen to retire, company memo says

Bedford To Headline ‘Meet the Regulators’ at BACE

Blade Flies NBAA-BACE Attendees over Las Vegas Traffic

Thrive Unveils First Fractional Fleet Aircraft

UK’s Healey Backs Heathrow Third Runway in Clash With Burnham

Drone TFR Takes Effect for Entire U.S.-Mexico Border

Why are Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX and A220 jets being dismantled so young?

American Airlines expands Venezuela network with first-ever flights to Barcelona

Bedford To Headline ‘Meet the Regulators’ at BACE

Blade Flies NBAA-BACE Attendees over Las Vegas Traffic

Thrive Unveils First Fractional Fleet Aircraft

US lifts curbs on Mexican airlines after aviation dispute

Air-Traffic Controllers’ Practice of Leaving Work Early Targeted in Pay Deal

American Airlines Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing at Chicago O’Hare After Suspected Fire in the Cabin

United, Air Canada Want to Add Routes to JV Amid Rising Tensions

Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

Portugal selects Lufthansa for up to 49.9% stake in TAP, choosing its proposal over Air France-KLM

Aviation Capital Group orders 75 Airbus A320neo-family jets, with deliveries scheduled for 2032–35

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