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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Electra demonstrates helicopter-style operations with hybrid-electric EL2 Ultra Short aircraft

Electra has completed test flights of its hybrid-electric EL2 Ultra Short aircraft from a commercial heliport in Virginia, demonstrating operations designed to resemble helicopter use. The flights provide an early operational signal for the aircraft’s short-field and point-to-point mobility concept.

Also: Flying Magazine, Airbus and Aviation Week

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2026-09-22T10:51:16.003654-07:00

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Reuters • David Shepardson

US wants another $30 billion for aviation system upgrades

By Reuters: US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that he will ask Congress to approve another $30 billion for air traffic control towers, software and digital upgrades as well as improving airport facilities.

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2026-09-22T10:22:33.691775-07:00

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Runway Girl • Mary Kirby

China coverage gap of note as Korean Air and Asiana offer Starlink

By Runway Girl: Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are rolling out Starlink-powered Wi-Fi, but are alerting passengers to expect gaps over China.

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2026-09-22T10:50:24.617065-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Airlines oppose Canada’s planned privatisation of airports

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2026-09-22T12:05:42.863829-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

CitationJet Owners Can Now Upgrade to All-Garmin Avionics

By Flying Magazine: New STC brings avionics modernization to Textron Aviation’s earliest CitationJet aircraft.

Also: Aviation Week

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2026-09-22T10:07:09.233265-07:00

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Aviation Week • Molly McMillin

Textron Aviation Rolls Out 500th Citation Latitude

By Aviation Week: Textron Aviation has produced its 500th Citation Latitude, marking a decade of midsize business jet deliveries.

Also: AINonline

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2026-09-22T10:50:35.903146-07:00

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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

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