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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

American Airlines secures eSAF supply deal as consortium targets 100,000 tonnes annually

American Airlines will manage logistics for a new facility expected to produce up to 100,000 tonnes of eSAF annually. The supply agreement includes a group of buyers and partners including Google and McKinsey, adding another corporate-backed pathway for scaling synthetic aviation fuel.

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2026-09-22T09:20:25.217316-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US’s Frontier Airlines to roll out first-class seats in 2027

By ch-aviation: Frontier Airlines (F9, Denver International) plans to roll out first-class seats on its aircraft next year, moving away from the ultra-low-cost business model it has operated for decades.

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2026-09-22T10:05:57.938622-07:00

MRO Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Boeing 737

AirInsight • Addison Schonland

American’s Mechanical Bill: Three MAX 8s and Counting

By AirInsight: July DOT data shows American's mechanical disruptions have cost the equivalent of three MAX 8s this year — more than double United's toll.

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2026-09-22T08:56:16.698716-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Canada proposes 100% depreciation for business aircraft

By ch-aviation: The government of Canada is proposing to include business aircraft acquired on or after September 15, 2026, among the assets eligible for 100% depreciation.

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2026-09-22T08:36:20.287388-07:00

Aviation Safety & Regulation Boeing Boeing 737

FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

FAA targets Boeing 737 Max elevator bearing issue

By FlightGlobal: A proposed airworthiness directive would affect 95 US-registered examples. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking action to address a risk posed by a manufacturing problem affecting elevator bearings in some Boeing 737 Max narrowbody jets.

Also: Aviation A2Z

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2026-09-22T06:05:28.374560-07:00

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Safran inaugurates new industrial capabilities at its Singapore MRO site

By safran-group.com: This US$22 million investment, supported by the Singapore Economic Development Board, underscores Safran Landing Systems’ commitment to strengthening Singapore’s role as a strategic hub for aircraft maintenance in the Asia-Pacific region.

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Safran launches expanded Singapore MRO center following $22 million investment

Also: Airline Economics and mrobusinesstoday.com

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2026-09-22T01:20:51.815050-07:00

ATC Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines easyJet

FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Second NATS failure in two weeks leaves airlines calling for action

By FlightGlobal: A second NATs failure in two weeks, leaves major UK airlines demanding action as EasyJet worst affected.

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2026-09-22T06:50:07.288933-07:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Arkia leases A330-300 for New York as Israir opens its own flights

By FlightGlobal: Three main Israeli carriers competing on route from Tel Aviv to US gateway. Leisure carrier Arkia has introduced an Airbus A330-300 for deployment on the Tel Aviv-New York sector, as fellow Israeli carrier Israir commences its own services on the route.

Also: ch-aviation

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2026-09-22T07:21:13.248246-07:00

American Airlines secures eSAF supply deal as consortium targets 100,000 tonnes annually

US’s Frontier Airlines to roll out first-class seats in 2027

American’s Mechanical Bill: Three MAX 8s and Counting

Canada proposes 100% depreciation for business aircraft

FAA targets Boeing 737 Max elevator bearing issue

Safran inaugurates new industrial capabilities at its Singapore MRO site

Safran launches expanded Singapore MRO center following $22 million investment

Second NATS failure in two weeks leaves airlines calling for action

Arkia leases A330-300 for New York as Israir opens its own flights

US’s Frontier Airlines to roll out first-class seats in 2027

American lands eSAF supply deal from group including Google, McKinsey

American’s Mechanical Bill: Three MAX 8s and Counting

Canada proposes 100% depreciation for business aircraft

Safran inaugurates new industrial capabilities at its Singapore MRO site

TUI cuts top end of full-year profit guidance as booked airlines revenue dips

TUI cuts top end of full-year profit guidance as booked airlines revenue dips

South Africa’s Special Tribunal Voids SAA–Flyfofa Boeing 737 Freighter Deal

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Performance through people: Why aviation’s human edge matters more than ever

Telecommunications failures disrupt air traffic control across the US Northeast and UK

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