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Aviation Daily, October 1, 2026

VOL. 446 NO. 1 October 01, 2026

News

flydubai 737-8
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Flydubai 737 MAX Makes Emergency Landing After Inflight Incident

Sep 30, 2026
Aviation officials are investigating the circumstances that led a Flydubai Boeing 737-8 bound for Tel Aviv to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.
Airbus computer model of A320-like aircraft
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Daily Memo: Airbus Aims To Reduce Time Spent On Its NGSA Tests

Sep 30, 2026
Airbus aims to halve testing times for its next narrowbody using virtual testing and automation.
alaska and american aircraft tails
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Alaska Moves To Expand American Ties, Seeks ‘More Level Playing Field’

Sep 30, 2026
Building on an existing partnership, Alaska Airlines has announced its intent to join American Airlines’ Atlantic and Pacific Joint Businesses.
bags pile up at BKK
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Flooding Disrupts Bangkok Airport Operations

Sep 30, 2026
Heavy rainfall and flooding in Bangkok have disrupted operations at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
ARC-Bio worker
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SAF Projects Reach Key Demonstration, Production Milestones

Sep 30, 2026
SAF projects achieve demonstration milestones; commercial plants planned using forest residues, renewable gas and Fischer-Tropsch technology.
mechanic student
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Efforts To Grow U.S. Maintenance Workforce Paying Off

Sep 24, 2026
New FAA A&P mechanic certifications hit record highs in 2025, but industry still faces a growing workforce gap as retirements and demand increase.
aerial view of ewr
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Port Authority Approves $110M Newark Liberty Terminal A Expansion

Sep 29, 2026
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s board of commissioners authorized $110 million toward expanding Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A.
New Alaska Lounge in Seattle
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Alaska Introduces Perks, Premium Lounges In Loyalty Overhaul

Sep 29, 2026
Alaska Air Group unveils ATMOS loyalty overhaul with flexible earning, community perks, and premium lounge expansion.
SCAT 737-8
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SCAT To Introduce First Kazakhstan-Singapore Service

Sep 08, 2026
Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines will launch the first direct air link between Kazakhstan and Singapore, with a twice-weekly service via China’s Hainan island.
Avolon jet
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Qatar's Lesha Bank Buys 33-Aircraft Portfolio From Avolon

Sep 29, 2026
Qatar's Lesha Bank acquires 33-aircraft portfolio from lessor Avolon, expanding its managed fleet to over 75 aircraft.
Aeroman MRO MRO Holdings
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AAR To Acquire 65% Of MRO Holdings

Sep 29, 2026
The transaction is expected in AAR’s Q3, which ends February 2027.
Iraqi Airways Boeing 787
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Iraqi Airways Cleared To Resume Iran Flights In October

Sep 30, 2026
Iraqi Airways secured U.S. sanctions exemption for pilgrimage, medical treatment and education travel.
air cargo
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IATA Calls For Multilayered Safety Approach For Dangerous Goods

Sep 25, 2026
IATA calls for a multilayered safety approach to address the growing risks of undeclared dangerous goods in the air cargo supply chain.

Departures

cockpit gear
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Opinion: An Expeditious Solution To GPS Interference: Restoring eLoran To Aviation

Sep 30, 2026
GPS interference is a full-fledged threat to global aviation, increasing workload and reducing safety margins for pilots and controllers.

Industry Data

Emirates Airbus A380 on Middle East map graphic
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Data: Back To Normal For Middle East Commercial Aviation Utilization?

Sep 24, 2026
Commercial aircraft operators based in the Middle East restored their performance levels in August, Aviation Week's Tracked Aircraft Utilization tool shows.