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Flying Magazine • Ashley Coker Prince

Blackhawk’s engine exchange reshapes PT6A overhaul economics

Blackhawk’s new engine-exchange offering gives PT6A operators an alternative to waiting for an overhaul of their installed engine. The change puts the economics of an exchange alongside the traditional overhaul decision, with potential implications for how operators plan engine maintenance and manage aircraft availability.

2026-10-30T08:55:20.552246-07:00
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Reuters • Sam Tabahriti

UK backs Rolls-Royce return to jet market to fend off foreign rivals

By Reuters: Britain ​must back Rolls-Royce's bid to return to the narrowbody jet market to ‌fend off global competition and secure future aerospace jobs, even as the engine maker posts record profits, its industry minister said on Friday.

2026-10-30T07:04:24.221540-07:00
Routes   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Airlines  
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Skift • Christian Annesley

Which Airlines Are Still Skipping Dubai This Winter

By Skift: return until the end of March. That removes much of the long-haul capacity Dubai’s hotels were counting on this winter. Singapore Airlines said on Friday it will not fly to Dubai until February 28, and Air France has extended its Riyadh suspension to December 12, according to published reports.

2026-10-30T07:55:38.294624-07:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   IATA   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Air cargo demand strong in September but passenger numbers down

By FlightGlobal: IATA data shows growth in global airfreight demand for the second month in a row, as passenger figures drop. Global air cargo trade saw robust demand, with a year-on-year increase in September 2026 of 7.7%, rising to 8.6% for international operations, according to IATA.

Also: atcnews.org and cargotalkgcc.com
2026-10-30T09:05:11.686176-07:00