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Inflight Online • Keith Mwanalushi

Textron secures FAA approval for OneWeb-powered Gogo Galileo HDX on Citation Latitude and Longitude

Textron Aviation has received FAA certification for Gogo’s Galileo HDX connectivity system, enabling OneWeb-powered low Earth orbit service on Citation Latitude and Longitude business jets. The approval adds a new satellite connectivity option to two aircraft models, linking cabin connectivity deployment to regulatory clearance.

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2026-10-19T03:49:03.814313-07:00

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Operator profile: Alaska Airlines

By Inflight Online: Keith Mwanalushi speaks with Cees Verkerk about Alaska Airlines’ European expansion and the carrier’s evolving long-haul passenger experience.

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2026-10-19T03:49:04.397364-07:00

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Reuters • Gabriel Araujo

Brazil's airlines fear tax rise impact as election nears

By Reuters: Brazil's airline industry fears that the implementation of an impending consumption tax reform could raise fares and curb passenger growth, as the country's tight presidential election fans uncertainty over a policy due to kick in next year.

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2026-10-19T04:04:34.614837-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Guardian Jet Intelligence Unearths Business Jet Market Data

By AINonline: Clients have access to the information through the Vault portal.

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2026-10-19T04:05:02.308061-07:00

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Icelandair Group completes acquisition of Play Europe stake

By FlightGlobal: Transaction buys Icelandair 49% of a Maltese AOC holder established by former rival Play before its collapse. Icelandair Group has completed its acquisition of a 49% shareholding in Play Europe, giving it access to a Maltese air operator’s certificate (AOC).

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2026-10-19T04:05:28.852811-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Virgin Atlantic launches first nonstop Heathrow-Phuket flights using Boeing 787s

By AeroTime: Nonstop flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Thailand were launched by Virgin Atlantic on October 18, 2026.

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2026-10-19T04:19:25.418176-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Airbus turns to quantum computing to design its next generation of aircraft

By Air Data News: Airbus is expanding its use of quantum computing research to address some of the most computationally demanding problems in aircraft design and operation, including aerodynamic simulations and the optimization of cargo loading.

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2026-10-19T04:35:01.593067-07:00

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AeroTime • Miquel Ros

German authorities investigate new security breach at Leipzig-Halle airport

By AeroTime: German authorities are investigating a new security breach at Leipzig-Halle airport after a car rammed one of the perimeter fences.

theaviationhub.co.uk

Leipzig/Halle Airport Security Breach: Police Investigate Damaged Perimeter Fence

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2026-10-19T02:19:26.345276-07:00

Textron secures FAA approval for OneWeb-powered Gogo Galileo HDX on Citation Latitude and Longitude

Operator profile: Alaska Airlines

Brazil's airlines fear tax rise impact as election nears

Guardian Jet Intelligence Unearths Business Jet Market Data

Icelandair Group completes acquisition of Play Europe stake

Virgin Atlantic launches first nonstop Heathrow-Phuket flights using Boeing 787s

Airbus turns to quantum computing to design its next generation of aircraft

German authorities investigate new security breach at Leipzig-Halle airport

Leipzig/Halle Airport Security Breach: Police Investigate Damaged Perimeter Fence

Airbus turns to quantum computing to design its next generation of aircraft

Virgin Atlantic launches first nonstop Heathrow-Phuket flights using Boeing 787s

Brazil's airlines fear tax rise impact as election nears

Guardian Jet Intelligence Unearths Business Jet Market Data

Icelandair Group completes acquisition of Play Europe stake

Operator profile: Alaska Airlines

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Transport Canada opens consultation on Air Canada–United joint-venture expansion

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