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APEX • Aarthi Srinivasan

SAS and Lykke Coffee Farms develop inflight coffee, with lounge and EuroBonus expansion planned for 2027

SAS and Lykke Coffee Farms are developing a coffee blend for service aboard SAS flights at 35,000 feet. The partnership is set to expand the offering to SAS lounges and the EuroBonus loyalty program later in 2027, extending the product beyond the onboard experience.

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2026-10-08T07:49:02.595526-07:00

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Washington Post • Alex Horton, Dan Lamothe, Tara Copp

Army report cites systemic flaws that led to fatal DCA midair collision

By Washington Post: The Army's investigative report on the lethal Black Hawk collision with American Airlines Flight 5342 cites numerous systemic flaws.

Also: Reuters

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2026-10-08T08:04:50.084913-07:00

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

PXCom and InterLnkd Partner to Bring Personalized Inflight Shopping to Airlines

By APEX: PXCom and InterLnkd are partnering to bring personalized inflight shopping and new revenue opportunities to airlines.

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2026-10-08T08:49:04.383518-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Food Truck Fly-In Returns to San Martin Airport

By Flying Magazine: Sixth annual fly-in event to feature food trucks, static displays, live music, and aviation activities for all ages.

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2026-10-08T07:05:27.841189-07:00

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Wall Street Journal • Andrew Tangel

Rogue Pilots Are a Growing Safety Threat—and No One Knows How to Stop Them

By Wall Street Journal: FlyDubai security incident spotlights industry struggle over deliberate pilot crashes that have brought attention to cockpit technology and mental health.

Also: Reuters

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2026-10-07T18:49:12.765859-07:00

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Reuters • Joanna Plucinska, Julia Payne

Airline chiefs say can't fully guard against rogue pilots after flydubai attack

By Reuters: Airline executives said safety standards remained high after a flydubai co-pilot attacked the captain with an axe last week in an alleged attempt to crash the plane, but acknowledged it was hard to ‌guard against a rogue pilot.

Also: Wall Street Journal

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2026-10-08T06:04:49.822736-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Joseph Dainty

Aegean Airlines returns to Middle East with new Damascus route

By FlightGlobal: Aegean is returning to Dubai and plans new routes to Damascus, Tripoli and Benghazi Aegean Airlines Greek carrier is resuming services to Dubai, entering Syria and planning further expansion into North Africa next year.

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2026-10-08T07:06:34.617953-07:00

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Leeham News • Howard Hardee • Editor

Folding Wingtips Present Challenge for Next Narrowbody Jets

By Leeham News: Folding wingtips could be considered something of a proven concept since they are a signature feature of the 777X. But before such technology can enable greater wingspans on the eventual successors to the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max families, several technical challenges still must be resolved.

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2026-10-08T07:06:37.305790-07:00

SAS and Lykke Coffee Farms develop inflight coffee, with lounge and EuroBonus expansion planned for 2027

Army report cites systemic flaws that led to fatal DCA midair collision

PXCom and InterLnkd Partner to Bring Personalized Inflight Shopping to Airlines

Food Truck Fly-In Returns to San Martin Airport

Rogue Pilots Are a Growing Safety Threat—and No One Knows How to Stop Them

Airline chiefs say can't fully guard against rogue pilots after flydubai attack

Aegean Airlines returns to Middle East with new Damascus route

Folding Wingtips Present Challenge for Next Narrowbody Jets

PXCom and InterLnkd Partner to Bring Personalized Inflight Shopping to Airlines

Army report cites systemic flaws that led to fatal DCA midair collision

Air India, low-cost affiliate tipped for back-office merger

SAS and Lykke Coffee Farms Develop New Inflight Coffee for 35,000 Feet

Food Truck Fly-In Returns to San Martin Airport

Swiss weather intelligence firm Meteomatics unveils new high-altitude drone

Swiss weather intelligence firm Meteomatics unveils new high-altitude drone

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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

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