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The captain of a flydubai flight says he blocked axe blows from a co-pilot who intended to crash the aircraft, while screaming for help and reaching for a knob to open the cockpit door. His account describes a direct threat to the flight deck and its crew.
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The captain of a flydubai flight says he blocked axe blows from a co-pilot who intended to crash the aircraft, while screaming for help and reaching for a knob to open the cockpit door. His account describes a direct threat to the flight deck and its crew.
Pakistan has extended its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace for another month, keeping restrictions in place through Nov. 24, 2026. The prolonged closure continues to force Indian airlines to reroute international flights, increasing fuel use and requiring operational adjustments that have persisted for more than a year.
American Airlines plans to begin its first-ever service to Barcelona, Venezuela, in January 2027, extending a network that has expanded rapidly since the carrier returned to the country earlier this year. The announcement marks another step in the airline’s renewed presence in the Venezuelan market.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has immediately rescinded an October 2025 order that blocked 13 current or planned routes by Aeroméxico, Volaris and Viva from Mexico City International and Felipe Ángeles International airports. Mexican carriers can again propose new U.S. services, but must continue submitting schedules for approval.
A British Airways flight returned to London Gatwick after a passenger’s portable charger reportedly caught fire, burning one person and raising concerns about smoke inhalation. Separately, an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 returned to Chicago O’Hare after crew suspected a fire in a rear-galley trash can and smoke entered the cabin.
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Transport Canada began a public review on Oct. 16, 2026, of proposed updates to the Air Canada–United Airlines joint venture. The other supplied reports concern separate route launches and market-access developments, so they do not establish further details about the consultation or the proposed changes.
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