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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Vietjet and Thales sign MRO, AI and cybersecurity agreements during Vietnam’s France visit

Vietjet and Thales signed agreements in Paris covering aircraft maintenance, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity during Vietnam’s state visit to France. The deals broaden the relationship between the Vietnamese airline and the European aerospace and technology group across operational support and digital capabilities.

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2026-09-14T06:07:14.742517-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Boeing and SPEAA union again reach contract terms, outcome still uncertain

By FlightGlobal: Union members, who rejected Boeing's prior offer, must still approve the deal. Boeing and leaders of the union representing some 17,000 engineers and other professional employees have agreed to another proposed four-year contract after Boeing revised a previously rejected offer.

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2026-09-14T07:05:29.248537-07:00

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Reuters • Federico Maccioni

Etihad Airways says passenger numbers have rebounded from Iran war impact

By Reuters: Etihad Airways' passenger-carrying capacity is higher than a year ago, its chief executive said on Monday, as Gulf carriers recover from disruption to airlines at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that has affected this year's revenue.

Also: Airline Economics and economymiddleeast.com

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2026-09-14T05:37:20.820757-07:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

Air France-KLM offers Lisbon share-swap option for TAP

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

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2026-09-14T04:35:36.429775-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Sean Siff

Artificial Intelligence Enters General-Aviation Cockpits

By Flying Magazine: Three companies are bringing artificial intelligence (AI) to general aviation.

Also: Inflight Online

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2026-09-14T05:06:57.223422-07:00

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Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

Etihad CEO Says 'Aircraft Is the Constraint' as China and Africa Drive Growth

By Skift: Etihad Airways is preparing for another significant expansion and says it could grow even faster if it had more widebody aircraft.

Also: Bloomberg and Airline Economics

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2026-09-14T05:35:24.796550-07:00

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executivetraveller.com • David Flynn

2026-09-14T02:35:07.935991-07:00

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Leeham News • Howard Hardee

Never-Launched Boeing Freighter is Cautionary Tale for Radia’s WindRunner Development

By Leeham News: Everything about the WindRunner concept is hugely ambitious , from the sheer size of the airframe to Radia’s vision for a robust market for highly specialized, high-volume cargo.

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2026-09-14T06:20:30.928949-07:00

Vietjet and Thales sign MRO, AI and cybersecurity agreements during Vietnam’s France visit

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Etihad Airways says passenger numbers have rebounded from Iran war impact

Air France-KLM offers Lisbon share-swap option for TAP

Artificial Intelligence Enters General-Aviation Cockpits

Etihad CEO Says 'Aircraft Is the Constraint' as China and Africa Drive Growth

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Boeing and SPEAA union again reach contract terms, outcome still uncertain

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Vietjet and Thales sign major MRO, AI and cybersecurity agreements in Paris

Artificial Intelligence Enters General-Aviation Cockpits

Etihad Airways says passenger numbers have rebounded from Iran war impact

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AirBaltic files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as Iran war costs bite

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Vilnius Airport briefly closed after birds mistaken for a drone, prompting NATO fighter scramble

Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate and pilot swim to safety after small plane loses power over Lake Wausau

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