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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Air France-KLM offers Lisbon share-swap option for TAP

Air France-KLM has offered Lisbon a share-swap option in connection with TAP Air Portugal, signaling a potential path for the Portuguese carrier’s ownership and strategic alignment. The proposal puts the structure of any transaction, rather than only its valuation, at the center of discussions.

3 Sources

2026-09-14T04:35:36.429775-07:00

Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

Reuters

Etihad Airways sees strong demand, higher passenger capacity despite Iran war, CEO says

By Reuters: Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said on Monday that its passenger-carrying capacity is running above year-earlier levels as ‌Gulf carriers rebound from disruption caused by the Iran war, with strong demand expected heading into the winter travel season, its chief executive told Reuters.

Also: Airline Economics and economymiddleeast.com

3 Sources

2026-09-14T05:37:20.820757-07:00

GA AI

Flying Magazine • Sean Siff

Artificial Intelligence Enters General-Aviation Cockpits

By Flying Magazine: Three companies are bringing artificial intelligence (AI) to general aviation.

Also: Inflight Online

2 Sources

2026-09-14T05:06:57.223422-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Vietjet and Thales sign major MRO, AI and cybersecurity agreements in Paris

By AeroTime: Vietjet and Thales signed major agreements covering aircraft maintenance, AI and cybersecurity during Vietnam's state visit to France.

2 Sources

2026-09-14T06:07:14.742517-07:00

Middle East Africa Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

Etihad CEO Says 'Aircraft Is the Constraint' as China and Africa Drive Growth

By Skift: Etihad Airways is preparing for another significant expansion and says it could grow even faster if it had more widebody aircraft.

1 Source

2026-09-14T05:35:24.796550-07:00

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executivetraveller.com • David Flynn

Etihad reveals new A330neo business & first class

By executivetraveller.com: The Airbus A330neo jets will see Etihad continue to chase a decidedly premium market.

Business Traveller

Etihad Unveils New First and Business Cabins for A330-900 Fleet

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Etihad Airways Unveils New Cabin Designs For Airbus A330neo and A321LR Airplanes

Also: One Mile at a Time and FlightGlobal

8 Sources

2026-09-14T02:35:07.935991-07:00

Europe Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Aircraft Finance & Leasing airBaltic Airlines

Reuters • Andrius Sytas, Gianluca Lo Nostro

AirBaltic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as Iran war costs bite

By Reuters: Latvia's airBaltic voluntarily filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in New York, it said on Monday, as it seeks to restructure its debt pile and survive a deepening sector-wide crisis brought on by the Iran war.

Air Data News

airBaltic files for Chapter 11 days after seeking €257 million lifeline at 25% interest

AeroTime

airBaltic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in US

Also: FL360aero, Skift, FlightGlobal, Bloomberg, Live and Let's Fly, Airline Geeks, Airline Economics, Aviation Business News, Simple Flying, airwaysmag.com, aerospaceglobalnews.com, FlightGlobal and ch-aviation

28 Sources

2026-09-14T00:04:58.508558-07:00

Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing

NEW

Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Never-Launched Boeing Freighter is Cautionary Tale for Radia’s WindRunner Development

By Leeham News: Everything about the WindRunner concept is hugely ambitious , from the sheer size of the airframe to Radia’s vision for a robust market for highly specialized, high-volume cargo.

1 Source

2026-09-14T06:20:30.928949-07:00

Air France-KLM offers Lisbon share-swap option for TAP

Etihad Airways sees strong demand, higher passenger capacity despite Iran war, CEO says

Artificial Intelligence Enters General-Aviation Cockpits

Vietjet and Thales sign major MRO, AI and cybersecurity agreements in Paris

Etihad CEO Says 'Aircraft Is the Constraint' as China and Africa Drive Growth

Etihad reveals new A330neo business & first class

Etihad Unveils New First and Business Cabins for A330-900 Fleet

Etihad Airways Unveils New Cabin Designs For Airbus A330neo and A321LR Airplanes

AirBaltic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as Iran war costs bite

airBaltic files for Chapter 11 days after seeking €257 million lifeline at 25% interest

airBaltic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in US

Never-Launched Boeing Freighter is Cautionary Tale for Radia’s WindRunner Development

Never-Launched Boeing Freighter is Cautionary Tale for Radia’s WindRunner Development

Vietjet and Thales sign major MRO, AI and cybersecurity agreements in Paris

Artificial Intelligence Enters General-Aviation Cockpits

Etihad Airways sees strong demand, higher passenger capacity despite Iran war, CEO says

Etihad CEO Says 'Aircraft Is the Constraint' as China and Africa Drive Growth

Air France-KLM offers Lisbon share-swap option for TAP

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