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IAC 2026 puts Artemis II findings, satellite security and space geopolitics on the agenda

The International Astronautical Congress in Antalya is examining NASA’s Artemis II results and lunar data, the security of large satellite constellations, and the growing overlap between commercial space activity and national interests. Other discussions include Türkiye’s Moon mission, crew autonomy, European plans and space manufacturing.

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2026-10-08T00:35:40.234723-07:00

Africa Accident ATR Embraer

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Tanzanian EMB-120 diverted to Kilimanjaro after colliding with zebra during Serengeti take-off

By FlightGlobal: Turboprop suffered landing-gear collapse on touchdown following wildlife strike. Tanzanian safari flight operator AH Airways has confirmed that an Embraer EMB-120 turboprop collided with a zebra on rotation from a Serengeti National Park airstrip, resulting in a gear collapse while landing at Kilimanjaro airport.

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2026-10-08T00:05:29.249828-07:00

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PODCAST: Beyond the aircraft: Melissa Rank from SAM on preparing the wider ecosystem for AAM

By eVTOL Insights: In this episode of the eVTOL Insights Podcast, Jason Pritchard speaks with Melissa Rank, Aviation Market Leader and Programme Director at SAM, about the foundations needed to support advanced air mobility.

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2026-10-08T00:05:43.069100-07:00

Africa Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airlines

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Nigeria's Xejet sues for $12mn in groundhandling dispute

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2026-10-08T00:35:40.261100-07:00

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Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

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2026-10-08T01:05:40.322334-07:00

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Russia closes Moscow Ostafyevo airport

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2026-10-07T23:55:27.485604-07:00

Helicopter Aircraft Finance & Leasing Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Russian state lessor signs follow-on agreement for large batch of Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters

By FlightGlobal: First rotorcraft under new GTLK pact set to arrive this year. Russian state leasing company GTLK has signed a follow-on agreement with Russian Helicopters for the supply of 72 Mil Mi-8MTV-1s.

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2026-10-08T00:05:28.898966-07:00

Leadership Airlines

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

New Red Wings chief set to oversee fleet modernisation

By FlightGlobal: Carrier operates Russian-built types including Superjet 100 and Tu-204. Russia operator Red Wings has named commercial director Igor Ivliev as the carrier’s new chief executive.

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2026-10-08T00:05:27.123493-07:00

IAC 2026 puts Artemis II findings, satellite security and space geopolitics on the agenda

Tanzanian EMB-120 diverted to Kilimanjaro after colliding with zebra during Serengeti take-off

PODCAST: Beyond the aircraft: Melissa Rank from SAM on preparing the wider ecosystem for AAM

Nigeria's Xejet sues for $12mn in groundhandling dispute

Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

Russia closes Moscow Ostafyevo airport

Russian state lessor signs follow-on agreement for large batch of Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters

New Red Wings chief set to oversee fleet modernisation

Dutch Government Retains KLM to Operate Boeing 737-700 BBJ

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Nigeria's Xejet sues for $12mn in groundhandling dispute

Tanzanian EMB-120 diverted to Kilimanjaro after colliding with zebra during Serengeti take-off

PODCAST: Beyond the aircraft: Melissa Rank from SAM on preparing the wider ecosystem for AAM

Russian state lessor signs follow-on agreement for large batch of Mi-8MTV-1 helicopters

No airline bids for Italy’s Ancona-Naples route PSO tender

Russian regulator orders inspection of some Tu-214 engines

Brazil's CFLY Aviation eyes charter market growth

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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

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