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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Biman orders four A350-900s and six A321neos, ending its Boeing-only jet fleet

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a firm order for four A350-900s and six A321neos, its first major purchase of Airbus jets. The move diversifies a fleet that currently comprises only Boeing jets, after Biman committed to 25 Boeing aircraft this year; Airbus deliveries are expected from 2033.

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2026-10-07T12:55:05.650784-07:00

NTSB Helicopter Accident

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NTSB: TV News Helicopter Descended Rapidly Before Fatal Crash

By Flying Magazine: AS-350 B2 helicopter crash killed the pilot, one passenger, and a person on the ground.

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2026-10-07T13:35:17.701577-07:00

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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

US State Department Issues Warning About Threats to Airlines and Airports in Saudi Arabia After Houthi Air Attacks Leave 3 Dead

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The State Department has issued a warning to US citizens in Saudi Arabia after three people were killed in Houthi air attacks on two airports in the country on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Three killed, 36 injured in attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports

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Three killed in attacks on two Saudi airports

Also: Bloomberg

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2026-10-07T12:15:35.385827-07:00

Africa Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Embraer

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Safari plane makes emergency landing after reported zebra strike in Tanzania

By AeroTime: An Embraer EMB-120 carrying 30 people made an emergency landing in Tanzania after a reported zebra strike. No injuries were reported.

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2026-10-07T13:05:24.973854-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Brazil approves American’s $100 million minority investment in Azul

By FlightGlobal: The minority stake is similar to that of United Airlines, which was approved in January 2026. Brazilian regulators have approved American Airlines' minority investment in low-cost carrier Azul.

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2026-10-07T14:05:18.400928-07:00

GA Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Workforce & Skills Development

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Tecnam Introduces FAR 23 Trainer for U.S. Flight Schools

By Flying Magazine: P2008JC NG aims to give academies a modern, cost-efficient alternative to aging legacy fleets.

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2026-10-07T11:55:09.306649-07:00

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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Alaska Airlines’ Plan to Grow Beyond Its West Coast Roots

By Skift: Alaska Airlines sees more opportunity to grow out of its West Coast hubs in Portland and San Diego as it grapples with surging fuel costs.

Also: Simple Flying, Simple Flying and Simple Flying

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2026-10-07T11:35:14.944288-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Vertical takes aim at Archer with patent infringement claim

By FlightGlobal: Air taxi developer's move is a response to legal action from US rival. UK-headquartered Vertical Aerospace has responded to its ongoing legal fight with Archer Aviation by countersuing its US rival, claiming a patent infringement related to the thermal management of its propulsion system.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-07T12:05:50.369895-07:00

Biman orders four A350-900s and six A321neos, ending its Boeing-only jet fleet

NTSB: TV News Helicopter Descended Rapidly Before Fatal Crash

US State Department Issues Warning About Threats to Airlines and Airports in Saudi Arabia After Houthi Air Attacks Leave 3 Dead

Three killed, 36 injured in attacks on Riyadh and Abha airports

Three killed in attacks on two Saudi airports

Safari plane makes emergency landing after reported zebra strike in Tanzania

Brazil approves American’s $100 million minority investment in Azul

Tecnam Introduces FAR 23 Trainer for U.S. Flight Schools

Alaska Airlines’ Plan to Grow Beyond Its West Coast Roots

Vertical takes aim at Archer with patent infringement claim

Brazil approves American’s $100 million minority investment in Azul

Paraguay displays seven new aircraft in rare Air Force renewal cycle

NTSB: TV News Helicopter Descended Rapidly Before Fatal Crash

Safari plane makes emergency landing after reported zebra strike in Tanzania

Biman Bangladesh Airlines orders 4 A350-900s, 6 A321neo

US State Department Issues Warning About Threats to Airlines and Airports in Saudi Arabia After Houthi Air Attacks Leave 3 Dead

Eve plots US air taxi demos despite exclusion from pilot programme

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