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GA Accident

Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

EMT-trained skydivers parachute into Wisconsin crash site to aid four survivors

Recreational skydivers witnessed an aircraft crash into a Wisconsin cornfield from their jump plane, then parachuted into the site to provide emergency medical assistance. The team, which included skydivers with EMT and paramedic training, treated a seriously injured survivor before ground crews arrived.

Also: AeroTime and The Guardian

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2026-09-29T10:52:55.456773-07:00

BizAv Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Policy & Regulation Airlines

ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

US's ExcelAire faces $261k fine over illegal charter ops

By ch-aviation: The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a USD260,868 civil penalty against ExcelAire (XLS, Islip) for alleged unauthorised charter operations.

Also: FAA, Airline Economics and FAA

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2026-09-29T10:06:02.672749-07:00

Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

India Looks to China for a Way Around Pakistan’s Airspace Closure

By Skift: India is in talks with China about allowing Indian aircraft to use airspace over Xinjiang, following the Pakistan airspace closure.

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2026-09-29T09:20:30.017469-07:00

PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines Boeing Boeing 737

Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Alaska Airlines Adds Premium Economy and More Business Class

By Skift: Alaska Airlines is adding premium economy seats and business class suites to its Boeing 787s and select transcontinental routes operated on its 737 Max 10s.

Airline Geeks

Alaska Bets on Premium With New Suites, Cabins, and Lounges

View from the Wing

Alaska Airlines To Join American Airlines Overseas Joint Ventures—Fewer Rivals May Oddly Mean More Flights

Also: PaxEx.Aero, FlightGlobal, One Mile at a Time, Simple Flying, Aviation24, Live and Let's Fly, CNBC, Paddle Your Own Kanoo, Reuters, Cranky Flier, Alaska Airlines, Aviation A2Z and 32 more

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2026-09-29T05:05:24.826549-07:00

GA BizAv Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA Proposes Relaxing Part 135 and 91 Oxygen Mask Rules

By Flying Magazine: According to the FAA, changes could save Part 135 and 91 operators millions of dollars per year.

1 Source

2026-09-29T10:07:09.173565-07:00

BizAv Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

NetJets Plans Private Terminal in Texas, Filings Show

By Flying Magazine: Per a recent public filing, NetJets seeks to build an 8,000-square-foot private terminal near Austin-Bergstrom International (KAUS).

1 Source

2026-09-29T08:36:04.540552-07:00

Supply Chain Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus A350 Airbus Airbus A320

Reuters

Airbus jetliner CEO 'very confident' about 2026 delivery target

By Reuters: The head of Airbus’ jetmaking arm voiced strong backing for Airbus ‌delivery targets for 2026 despite an industrial snag.

Also: Aircraft Interiors International

3 Sources

2026-09-29T06:36:17.129313-07:00

Europe Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) ATR

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Deutsche Aircraft opens D328eco regional turboprop assembly line in Germany

By Air Data News: New €100 million facility can build up to 48 aircraft per year as German manufacturer prepares a rare competitor to ATR in the regional Deutsche Aircraft has opened its new final assembly line for the D328eco at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with capacity to produce up to 48 regional turboprops per year.