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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

French investigators say flap detached before fatal Elixir trainer crash; fleet remains grounded

Investigators have disclosed that a flap separated during circuit flying before the fatal crash of an Elixir Aircraft single-engined trainer in Rochefort, France. The cause of the separation is not yet understood, and the entire fleet remains grounded as a precaution while the investigation continues.

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2026-10-08T12:05:19.011623-07:00

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Airbus confirms 72 jet deliveries in September

By Reuters: Airbus delivered 72 planes in September, the planemaker said on Thursday, bringing ‌nine-month deliveries to 547 aircraft, up 8% from the same point last year.

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2026-10-08T11:04:40.939467-07:00

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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

US DOT seeks EAS proposals for two Iowa routes

By ch-aviation: This article is only available with a subscription for Commercial Aviation News, Operator & Airport Data.

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2026-10-08T11:05:33.851341-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Eclipse Aerospace Buying Parts-maker Resurgent Aviation Solutions

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2026-10-08T12:05:05.303485-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

Mexico grounds two US-MX AirLink jets, suspends MRO workshop

By ch-aviation: The Mexican Federal Civil Aviation Agency (Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil - AFAC) has suspended Guadalajara-based US-MX AirLink's maintenance workshop and temporarily grounded two aircraft operated by the air ambulance specialist following a routine inspection.

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2026-10-08T10:35:29.928227-07:00

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AINonline • Amy Wilder

Nimbl Partners with SelfBrief on Departure, Destination Airport Briefings

By AINonline: Platform pairs searchable library with operator-specific notes.

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2026-10-08T11:05:09.109538-07:00

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

Honeywell FMS Guided Visual Database Gains Departure Procedures

By AINonline: Coded in the nav database, visual procedures improve safety and comfort.

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2026-10-08T11:05:09.155502-07:00

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New York Times • Christine Chung

How the Trump Administration Is Eroding Airline Passengers’ Rights

By New York Times: Under Sean Duffy, the Transportation Department has worked to roll back consumer protections. Passenger advocates say the changes favor airlines.

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2026-10-08T11:28:18.952201-07:00

French investigators say flap detached before fatal Elixir trainer crash; fleet remains grounded

Airbus confirms 72 jet deliveries in September

US DOT seeks EAS proposals for two Iowa routes

Eclipse Aerospace Buying Parts-maker Resurgent Aviation Solutions

Mexico grounds two US-MX AirLink jets, suspends MRO workshop

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Honeywell FMS Guided Visual Database Gains Departure Procedures

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Reason for flap separation that preceded fatal Elixir crash yet to be understood

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