Aviation News

Saudi Arabia Routes Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Air Arabia’s Saudi carrier to launch domestic flights from Dammam on Sept. 20

Air Arabia’s new Saudi budget carrier will begin operations on Sept. 20 with flights from Dammam to Riyadh, Jeddah and Medinah. Riyadh and Jeddah will receive twice-daily service, while Medinah will be served daily, establishing the airline’s initial domestic network across major Saudi cities.

2 Sources

2026-09-15T14:20:12.183935-07:00

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Honeywell Aerospace eyes acquisitions amid supplier delays

By AeroTime: Honeywell Aerospace may buy smaller companies to tackle supplier problems, CEO Jim Currier said, welcoming GE’s $11.75 billion deal for engine-parts maker CPP.

1 Source

2026-09-15T13:36:22.335391-07:00

ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Matt Thurber

FAA Is Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs a Better Schedule

By AINonline: GAO report criticized implementation of new air traffic control system.

1 Source

2026-09-15T13:22:12.273086-07:00

ATC Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA’s Bedford Defends ATC Modernization Delays But Says More Money Needed

By Flying Magazine: FAA’s Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) faces schedule slips, but Bryan Bedford urges more funding.

Also: Aviation Week

2 Sources

2026-09-15T12:35:28.886152-07:00

MRO PaxEx Airbus Airbus A320

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

American Airlines is Struggling With Broken Business Class Seats On Its Brand New Airbus A321XLR Airplanes

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The most common cause of these breakdowns isn't what you'd expect — and insiders say it's probably not what's happening here.

1 Source

2026-09-15T12:35:14.572596-07:00

ATC NTSB ALPA Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Inaction on KDCA Midair Safety Bill

By AINonline: Homendy spoke during ALPA’s Air Safety Forum.

Washington Post

Families, lawmakers condemn Congress for inaction after DCA crash

Associated Press

Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy

Also: Simple Flying

4 Sources

2026-09-15T10:50:38.692016-07:00

GA Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

AINonline • Curt Epstein

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Aircraft Certification Streamlining Bill

By AINonline: Approved by committee, the legislation now goes to the House floor.

1 Source

2026-09-15T11:07:53.345491-07:00

BizAv Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

By FlightGlobal: Nonetheless the airframer has now completed assembly of the first wing structure for new light business jet. Honda Aircraft has delayed introduction of its HA-480 Echelon light business jet three years until 2031 but insists it is making progress developing the aircraft and bringing it to market.

1 Source

2026-09-15T11:50:08.311118-07:00

Air Arabia’s Saudi carrier to launch domestic flights from Dammam on Sept. 20

Honeywell Aerospace eyes acquisitions amid supplier delays

FAA Is Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs a Better Schedule

FAA’s Bedford Defends ATC Modernization Delays But Says More Money Needed

American Airlines is Struggling With Broken Business Class Seats On Its Brand New Airbus A321XLR Airplanes

NTSB Chair Expresses Concern over Inaction on KDCA Midair Safety Bill

Families, lawmakers condemn Congress for inaction after DCA crash

Families of the 67 who died in last year's midair collision want reforms to prevent the next tragedy

GAMA Cheers Congress Action on FAA Aircraft Certification Streamlining Bill

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

Air Arabia’s Saudi carrier to initiate flights on key domestic routes

Honeywell Aerospace eyes acquisitions amid supplier delays

FAA Is Progressing on ATC Reform, but Needs a Better Schedule

American Airlines is Struggling With Broken Business Class Seats On Its Brand New Airbus A321XLR Airplanes

FAA’s Bedford Defends ATC Modernization Delays But Says More Money Needed

Honda Aircraft postpones Echelon introduction by three years, citing supply issues

$1.1 Billion in Airport Infrastructure Grants To Fund Upgrades across U.S.

Cambodia Readies for Comac C909 Debut

Electra Signs Airframe Agreement to Bring Hybrid EL9 From Design to Reality

U.S. Airlines Signal Industry Health Despite Rising Passenger Fares

airBaltic files for U.S. Chapter 11 after seeking high-cost financing to restructure debt

Amazon pauses 21 Air operations after fatal Miami 767 freighter overrun killed five

Etihad to add four-suite First Class cabin to Airbus A330neo fleet from 2027

Vilnius Airport briefly closed after birds mistaken for a drone, prompting NATO fighter scramble

The day’s aerospace signal, in one email.

More in Aviation

Sydney Airport rolls out 50 electric buses in push toward net zero by 2030

Honeywell Aero CEO calls planned GE Aerospace-CPP deal positive for industry

Breeze Retires Its Last Embraer E190 in the United States

New connected seatback platform launched by Axinom and Rosen Aviation

Brazil's GOL takes first A330-900N

New UK turbojet engine concept moves to production in under seven months

Nicolas Boltoukhine Named Head of Airbus Corporate Helicopters

Icelandair mechanics threaten ‘indefinite’ strike