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Aviation Daily, September 30, 2026

VOL. 445 NO. 64 September 30, 2026

The Daily Memo

Air Canada A220 taxiing
article

Daily Memo: Air Canada’s Sixth-Freedom Traffic Gains New Relevance

Sep 29, 2026
Air Canada leverages sixth freedom U.S. traffic growth to offset transborder demand decline amid tariff pressures.

United jet at Boeing
article

Boeing Rolling Back 737 Software To Keep MAX Deliveries Flowing

Sep 29, 2026
Boeing continues to deliver 737 MAXs while it grapples with how to address an identified risk embedded in its latest flight management system (FMS) software that operators are refusing to use.
delta and american aircraft on ground
article

Delta Open To Venezuela Return, American Seeks Wider Access

Sep 29, 2026
Delta Air Lines is developing plans to return to Venezuela after an absence of nine years, as American Airlines seeks broader authority to expand its network between the two countries.
A350F first flight
article

Airbus A350F Completes First Flight

Sep 29, 2026
Airbus kicked off the flight test program for the A350F with a 4 hr., 11 min. first flight on Sept. 29.
Airbus with slide deployed
article

Airbus Finds Crews Could Better Prevent Inadvertent Slide Deployment

Sep 28, 2026
Airbus reports inadvertent slide deployments persist, urging cabin crews to follow procedures preventing costly, dangerous mishaps.
virgin australia
article

Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand Propose Expanded Partnership

Sep 25, 2026
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand seek approval to expand their existing codesharing arrangement and offer reciprocal loyalty benefits.
Alaska premium seats
article

Alaska Reaches Premium ‘Sweet Spot’ With Four-Class Cabins

Sep 29, 2026
Alaska Air Group will outfit transcontinental and long-haul aircraft with a new four-class configuration, expanding its premium mix to reach what it believes is the sweet spot.
vietjet and spacex representatives
article

VietJet Commits To Starlink For Current And Future Fleet

Sep 24, 2026
VietJet Air has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Starlink to install high-speed Wi-Fi systems on 120 existing and future aircraft.
Volotea Airbus A320
article

Volotea Restructuring Plan Sees 20-30% Fleet Reduction Plus Job Cuts

Sep 29, 2026
Volotea plans fleet reduction to 30-35 aircraft, 50 job cuts amid restructuring to ensure long-term viability.
Etihad
article

Etihad Unveils New Premium Cabin Product For A321LRs, A330s

Sep 16, 2026
Etihad unveils Beyond Borders, a premium cabin product for A330neos and A321LRs, enhancing interiors, lounges and guest experiences on key routes.

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