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AINonline • Charlotte Bailey

Skyportz begins Australian fabrication of full-scale Aeroberm vertiport prototype for eVTOL testing next year

Skyportz says fabrication is underway in Australia on its proprietary Aeroberm vertiport design, with a full-scale system test planned for next year. The effort advances the company’s infrastructure concept for eVTOL operations; the supplied report does not specify the test location, partners or scale of any planned deployment.

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2026-10-15T03:05:04.301122-07:00

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Bloomberg • Danny Lee

Cathay Pacific to Seek 50 More Large Planes From Airbus, Boeing

By Bloomberg: Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. will seek to order up to 50 more widebody aircraft to complete the build-out of its long-term growth plans, according to people familiar with the matter.

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2026-10-15T03:05:19.412133-07:00

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ch-aviation • Howard Jarvis

Guernsey’s Aurigny stabilises ops, absorbs high fuel costs

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2026-10-15T03:15:30.116757-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Oliver Johnson

Airbus Helicopters U145 autonomy system set for first flight

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2026-10-15T03:34:10.785170-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

Donation props up Denmark's loss-making Alsie Express

By ch-aviation: Support Contact Newsroom Print Page Preparing for print Commercial Aviation Alsie Express ATR72-500, © Alsie Express By Hilka Birns 15Oct2026 LinkedIn X Facebook Copy news link RSS Feed Alsie Express ( Sønderborg ) recorded a net loss of DKK1.51 million kroner (USD225,000) for the financial year ended April 30, 2026, despite receiving a DKK21.5 million (USD3.2 million) donation from the Bitten & Mads Clausens Foundation, a founding and continuing financial backer of the Danish carrier, which is a virtual brand of Air Alsie .

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2026-10-15T01:55:25.082049-07:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Emirates courts Filipino pilots in first Manila hiring drive

By AeroTime: Emirates will hold its first pilot recruitment roadshow in the Philippines on October 28 and 29, 2026, the Dubai-based carrier announced on October 8, as it looks for experienced aviators to support its growing fleet and rising passenger demand.

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2026-10-15T02:19:22.210327-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

Korean Air sees improved profits on ‘margin-focused’ capacity strategy

By FlightGlobal: Increased profitability came despite fuel costs rising 67% year on year. Korean Air has reported an 11.9% improvement in third-quarter profits, following what it calls “margin-focused” capacity management amid higher fuel prices.

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2026-10-15T02:05:54.741326-07:00

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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Boeing CEO among industry bosses to convene for certification reform talks

By AeroTime: Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is among several aerospace bosses who will convene today to discuss certification reform with US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

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2026-10-15T02:19:21.981907-07:00

Skyportz begins Australian fabrication of full-scale Aeroberm vertiport prototype for eVTOL testing next year

Cathay Pacific to Seek 50 More Large Planes From Airbus, Boeing

Guernsey’s Aurigny stabilises ops, absorbs high fuel costs

Airbus Helicopters U145 autonomy system set for first flight

Donation props up Denmark's loss-making Alsie Express

Emirates courts Filipino pilots in first Manila hiring drive

Korean Air sees improved profits on ‘margin-focused’ capacity strategy

Boeing CEO among industry bosses to convene for certification reform talks

Skyportz To Test Full-Scale Aeroberm Vertiport eVTOL Solution Next Year

Guernsey’s Aurigny stabilises ops, absorbs high fuel costs

Airbus Helicopters U145 autonomy system set for first flight

Cathay Pacific to Seek 50 More Large Planes From Airbus, Boeing

Donation props up Denmark's loss-making Alsie Express

Emirates courts Filipino pilots in first Manila hiring drive

ITA eyes further routes in the Americas as it looks to build share

Egypt's AlMasria drops A330 plans for A321s on Russia ops

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Air India forms team to drive cost savings, memo shows

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JAL orders 16 Embraer E190-E2s, with options for 10, to replace J-Air’s regional fleet

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