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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Safran sees resilient aftermarket demand despite plateauing engine shop visits

Safran CEO Olivier Andries said aftermarket activity remains on a solid trend as airlines retain aircraft and capacity, keeping retirement rates low and workscopes high. The company expects that support to persist even as engine shop visits reach a plateau, pointing to continued maintenance demand without further growth in visit volumes.

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2026-10-24T11:04:46.991068-07:00

MRO Air Cargo & Freight Logistics Accident Boeing Boeing 747

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Cargolux inspects undercarriage of 747-8F fleet after parked jet suffers collapse

By FlightGlobal: Accident affected wing main landing-gear on left side of freighter. Freight operator Cargolux is inspecting its Boeing 747-8F fleet after a landing-gear collapse involving a parked aircraft at Luxembourg.

Also: airwaysmag.com and theaviationhub.co.uk

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2026-10-24T07:04:51.040494-07:00

BizAv

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Business Aviation Demand is Outpacing Supply—What It Means for 2027

By Flying Magazine: McKinsey & Company publishes inaugural analysis on the state of the business aviation industry and considerations for stakeholders.

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2026-10-24T05:04:32.434473-07:00

Saudi Arabia Middle East Airports Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines Boeing

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Riyadh Air is No Longer Based in Riyadh: Airline Relocates to Airport 400 km North to Keep Limited Flights Operating

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Saudi Arabia’s new multi-billion-dollar airline, Riyadh Air, is no longer operating out of the city which it is named after, with the carrier moving some of its state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners 400 km northwest to the city of Al Qassim, so that it can restart some flights to key destinations.

Also: One Mile at a Time, India Defense News and newsable.asianetnews.com

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2026-10-24T04:50:37.744040-07:00

MRO Supply Chain Aircraft Finance & Leasing Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Why popular airplanes are getting scrapped years early

By CNBC: Airplanes are getting dismantled for parts years ahead of schedule because engines and other components are in short supply.

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2026-10-24T05:04:32.715533-07:00

Codeshare Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Delta Air Lines KLM

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

The Department of Transportation Has Slapped Two More Foreign Airlines With Big Fines For Flying in Banned Airspace

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have been fined a combined $425,000 for flying through Iraqi airspace at an altitude that is prohibited by U.S.

View from the Wing

U.S. Fines Air France And KLM $425,000 For Flights Over Iraq—They Say Pilots Were Just Following Orders

FL360aero

U.S. Fines Air France and KLM $425,000 Over Flights in Restricted Iraqi Airspace

Also: Aviation A2Z, Simple Flying, Aero-News and theaviationhub.co.uk

8 Sources

2026-10-24T01:34:20.743951-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

Bloomberg • Kamlesh Bhuckory

Mauritius Carrier Looks at Narrow-Body Jets in Fleet Overhaul

By Bloomberg: Mauritius’ state-owned carrier is planning to add single-aisle aircraft and review the planned acquisition of wide-body planes as part of a long-term strategy review.

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2026-10-24T03:04:52.093147-07:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

New York Times • Niraj Chokshi

Attention, Passengers: High Airfares May Be Here to Stay

By New York Times: Ticket prices jumped after fuel costs spiked because of the war with Iran, but airlines say even an end to the conflict will not bring fares back down quickly.

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2026-10-24T02:28:10.178702-07:00

Safran sees resilient aftermarket demand despite plateauing engine shop visits

Cargolux inspects undercarriage of 747-8F fleet after parked jet suffers collapse

Business Aviation Demand is Outpacing Supply—What It Means for 2027

Riyadh Air is No Longer Based in Riyadh: Airline Relocates to Airport 400 km North to Keep Limited Flights Operating

Why popular airplanes are getting scrapped years early

The Department of Transportation Has Slapped Two More Foreign Airlines With Big Fines For Flying in Banned Airspace

U.S. Fines Air France And KLM $425,000 For Flights Over Iraq—They Say Pilots Were Just Following Orders

U.S. Fines Air France and KLM $425,000 Over Flights in Restricted Iraqi Airspace

Mauritius Carrier Looks at Narrow-Body Jets in Fleet Overhaul

Attention, Passengers: High Airfares May Be Here to Stay

Aftermarket showing ‘solid trend’ even as shop visits plateau: Safran chief

Cargolux inspects undercarriage of 747-8F fleet after parked jet suffers collapse

Business Aviation Demand is Outpacing Supply—What It Means for 2027

Why popular airplanes are getting scrapped years early

Riyadh Air is No Longer Based in Riyadh: Airline Relocates to Airport 400 km North to Keep Limited Flights Operating

Mauritius Carrier Looks at Narrow-Body Jets in Fleet Overhaul

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