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Aerospace Testing Intnl • Ben Sampson

FAA clears Beta’s Alia 250 eVTOL for market-survey flights with prospective operators

Beta Technologies has received a special airworthiness certificate allowing it to fly prospective operators in its Alia 250 eVTOL for market-survey flights. The fixed-wing Alia CX300 already holds a special airworthiness certificate, extending the company’s ability to demonstrate both aircraft to potential customers.

Also: Vertical Mag and AINonline

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2026-10-21T04:04:55.208812-07:00

Bombardier BizAv Workforce & Skills Development

ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

VistaJet to train Challenger crews at Amsterdam centre

By ch-aviation: VistaJet (Malta) (VJT, Malta International) has partnered with AX Aero Group subsidiary AeronautX to train Challenger pilots at a new centre near Amsterdam Schiphol, due to open in the first quarter of 2027.

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2026-10-21T04:35:47.921328-07:00

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Leeham News

GE Rides Strong Services Tailwinds Despite Challenging Times

By Leeham News: Enginemakers increasingly rely on servicing rather than selling engines. GE Aerospace CEO Larry Culp said as much on the company’s third-quarter earnings call on October 20.

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2026-10-21T04:35:50.522414-07:00

Helicopter Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus

Vertical Mag

FAA proposes AD requiring inspections on 980 AStars/TwinStars in U.S.

By Vertical Mag: The FAA has proposed a new AD calling for inspection of a connection to the main rotor servo-controls in various AS350 AStar family aircraft.

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2026-10-21T04:49:05.920938-07:00

BizAv Airlines

FlightGlobal • Joseph Dainty

Nolinor launches fleet-management service for aircraft owners who lack AOCs

By FlightGlobal: Canadian charter carrier is targeting third-party aircraft owners seeking operational support without acquiring their own air operator’s certificate.

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2026-10-21T05:05:35.265959-07:00

MRO M&A easyJet

ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

easyJet acquires 100% of Adria Tehnika for $4.5mn

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2026-10-21T05:05:42.041999-07:00

PaxEx Airlines

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APEX • Joshua Kupietzky

EL AL Unveils Jo Malone Amenity Kits, New Bedding, and Inflight Dining Upgrades

By APEX: Aircraft Interiors , Entertainment & Connectivity , Inflight Service EL AL Unveils Jo Malone Amenity Kits, New Bedding, and Inflight Dining Upgrades October 21, 2026 | Written by Joshua Kupietzky .entry-header All images via EL AL EL AL has unveiled a series of passenger experience upgrades, including new Jo Malone London amenity kits, bedding developed with Israeli brand TAKEANAP, and updated inflight dining beginning in November 2026.

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2026-10-21T05:19:32.614712-07:00

Leadership

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Vertical Mag • Bristow Press Release

Bristow Group names Paul Armstrong as incoming chief operating officer, Government Services

By Vertical Mag: Bristow announces Paul Armstrong as chief operating officer for Government Services, effective February 2027.

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2026-10-21T05:49:09.437745-07:00

FAA clears Beta’s Alia 250 eVTOL for market-survey flights with prospective operators

VistaJet to train Challenger crews at Amsterdam centre

GE Rides Strong Services Tailwinds Despite Challenging Times

FAA proposes AD requiring inspections on 980 AStars/TwinStars in U.S.

Nolinor launches fleet-management service for aircraft owners who lack AOCs

easyJet acquires 100% of Adria Tehnika for $4.5mn

EL AL Unveils Jo Malone Amenity Kits, New Bedding, and Inflight Dining Upgrades

Bristow Group names Paul Armstrong as incoming chief operating officer, Government Services

Bristow Group names Paul Armstrong as incoming chief operating officer, Government Services

Nolinor launches fleet-management service for aircraft owners who lack AOCs

EL AL Unveils Jo Malone Amenity Kits, New Bedding, and Inflight Dining Upgrades

Beta wins U.S. approval to fly prospective operators in Alia eVTOL

easyJet acquires 100% of Adria Tehnika for $4.5mn

VistaJet to train Challenger crews at Amsterdam centre

Arajet maintains plans to launch flights to Venezuela after repeated delays

Air India to offer upgraded cabins on all Heathrow flights

APEX FTE EXPO 2026: Stellar Entertainment Brings Cosmo AI and New Digital Tools to Singapore

P&WC Takes Wraps Off Newly Certified PT9 Turboprop

Austrian Airlines A320 diverts to Sofia after bomb threat, escorted by Bulgarian MiG-29

GE Aerospace raises outlook as engine demand holds; Boeing’s 737 MAX 10 cleared for passenger service

Archer completes piloted Midnight eVTOL flights over San Francisco Bay, with Los Angeles demonstrations next

Ryanair warns European airfares could rise up to 20% in 2027 as fuel costs pressure airlines

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