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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

JetZero Begins Jet 1 Engine Retrofit as UK Turbojet Moves Into Production and Flight Testing

JetZero has started upgrading the Pratt & Whitney engines intended for its Jet 1 blended-wing-body demonstrator. Separately, a UK-developed turbojet designed for drones and larger aircraft has advanced from concept to production and flight testing in seven months.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-09-15T04:51:33.587702-07:00

Workforce & Skills Development Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Icelandair mechanics threaten ‘indefinite’ strike

By FlightGlobal: Talks over a new wage agreement broke down in June and a state mediator was drafted in. Icelandair’s mechanics have threatened to go on strike for an “indefinite period” later this month if agreement cannot be reached on a new collective bargaining agreement.

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2026-09-15T04:20:55.318111-07:00

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Australian Aviation • Jake Nelson

Qantas’ Adelaide ‘innovation centre’ open for business

By Australian Aviation: The Product Innovation Centre, based in the Adelaide CBD, will play host to the airline group’s technology product development teams including product managers, digital experience designers, software engineers, and data and AI specialists.

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2026-09-14T23:21:27.603296-07:00

ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Airlines

Reuters • Allison Lampert, Doyinsola Oladipo

FAA boss set to discuss air traffic reform as airlines urged to better handle delays

By Reuters: Airlines affected by air traffic control staff shortages should do more to prevent delays from snowballing into ‌broader disruptions, a pilots' union and an aviation consultant said, as lawmakers prepared to discuss U.S.

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2026-09-15T03:20:37.656845-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Electric propulsion demands new techniques to reduce accident investigation risks

By FlightGlobal: High-voltage batteries and power systems present hazards during examination of wreckage, states UK authority.

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2026-09-15T03:20:46.725453-07:00

MRO Aviation Safety & Regulation Airbus A350 Airbus Airlines

ala.aero • Jeff Peet

Iberia Secures Authorization for Comprehensive Maintenance of Airbus A350 Fleet

By ala.aero: Source: Iberia For the first time, the authorization has been granted without limitations, giving Iberia full, end-to-end maintenance capability for the Airbus A350.

Inflight Online

Iberia receives A350 comprehensive maintenance authorisation

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2026-09-15T03:56:10.891936-07:00

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Inflight Online • Satu Dahl

New connected seatback platform launched by Axinom and Rosen Aviation

By Inflight Online: A brand-new connected seatback platform has been launched by in-flight entertainment companies Axinom and Rosen Aviation.

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2026-09-15T03:49:57.323105-07:00

eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

Urban Air Mobility News • Kylie Bielby

Samson Sky secures USD80M to establish US production facility

By Urban Air Mobility News: kylie bielby Air taxis and personal transports Samson Sky, manufacturer of the Switchblade Flying Car, has secured an investment of USD 80 million from Dubai-based Matin Group.

Also: eVTOL Insights

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2026-09-15T01:06:03.125776-07:00

JetZero Begins Jet 1 Engine Retrofit as UK Turbojet Moves Into Production and Flight Testing

Icelandair mechanics threaten ‘indefinite’ strike

Qantas’ Adelaide ‘innovation centre’ open for business

FAA boss set to discuss air traffic reform as airlines urged to better handle delays

Electric propulsion demands new techniques to reduce accident investigation risks

Iberia Secures Authorization for Comprehensive Maintenance of Airbus A350 Fleet

Iberia receives A350 comprehensive maintenance authorisation

New connected seatback platform launched by Axinom and Rosen Aviation

Samson Sky secures USD80M to establish US production facility

Icelandair mechanics threaten ‘indefinite’ strike

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

Iberia Secures Authorization for Comprehensive Maintenance of Airbus A350 Fleet

Qatar Airways CEO Says Airline Will Add 138 Aircraft Over Next Five Years

New connected seatback platform launched by Axinom and Rosen Aviation

Samson Sky secures USD80M to establish US production facility

Brazilian inquiry says Gol 737-800 crew should have gone around before Recife runway excursion

France’s La Compagnie eyes doubling of fleet by 2028

Airbus sees no softening in demand despite geopolitical headwinds

Helsinki, Finland sees first dedicated cargo route to Asia

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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

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