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Aviation Daily, October 6, 2026

VOL. 446 NO. 4 October 06, 2026

News

Boeing 737 MAX at a gate
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FAA Says Software Issue Will Not Stop Boeing 737-10 Certification

Oct 03, 2026
The FAA will not require Boeing to update 737 MAX flight management system (FMS) software as a prerequisite for certifying the 737-10 because of a software flaw.
Boom Supersonic overland flight
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Opinion: Proposed FAA Rule For Overland Supersonic Flights Misses Mark

Oct 02, 2026
The FAA’s proposed rule seems more likely to create a boom market for regulatory gaming than to drive real technological progress.
MAS A330neo
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MAG’s Fleet Renewal Progress Aids Fuel Cost Response, CEO Says

Oct 02, 2026
Malaysia Aviation Group’s growing ratio of new-delivery widebodies and narrowbodies is helping the carrier improve its fuel efficiency as it grapples with the surge in fuel prices.
Yaqoob bin Saif bin Hamoud Al Kiyumi
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SalamAir Appoints New Chief Executive

Oct 02, 2026
SalamAir appoints Yaqoob Al Kiyumi as new CEO, replacing Adrian Hamilton-Manns effective October 2026.
FlyOne Armenia A321neo
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FlyOne Armenia Finalizes Order For Two A321neos

Sep 30, 2026
The two CFM International Leap-powered A321neos, the carrier’s first direct order from Airbus, will be configured in a 239-seat all-economy layout.
Southwest Boeing 737-8
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Southwest Airlines Adds New International Routes From Austin

Oct 05, 2026
Southwest Airlines adds four new international routes from Austin for summer 2027, expanding Caribbean and Latin American service.
SATS
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SATS Tests Autonomous Cargo Vehicles At Changi

Sep 24, 2026
SATS tests autonomous cargo vehicles at Changi Airport to automate freight transport, reduce reliance on drivers and improve operational efficiency.
KLM Airbus A350-900 at Schiphol Airport with police escort
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KLM’s First Airbus A350-900 Arrives At Schiphol Airport

Oct 05, 2026
KLM receives first Airbus A350 as part of €7 billion fleet renewal amid sustainability debates.
Finnair A350
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Finnair Sees Resilient Demand Amid Uncertainty

Sep 28, 2026
Finnair reports resilient passenger demand and rising yields despite volatile fuel prices, uncertainty and limited hedging opportunities.
Iberia A320ceo
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Iberia, Iberia Express Union Agreement Allows IAG Investments

Oct 01, 2026
Iberia and Iberia Express sign agreement enabling growth, aircraft additions, and pilot opportunities through 2030.
Hand holding smartphone with Alaska Airlines Starlink
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Alaska Air Group Nears Halfway Point For Starlink Installations

Sep 30, 2026
Alaska Air Group has now outfitted more than 40% of its fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi.
JAL A350-1000
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JAL’s International Demand Remains Strong In Most Markets

Oct 01, 2026
JAL’s inbound demand remains strong outside mainland China; outbound improves, though below prepandemic levels.
RAA panel discusses US small-community air service. From left: RAA SVP government affairs Drew Jacoby Lewis; Rapid City Regional Airport executive director Patrick Dame; US DOT associate director aviation analysis Albert Muldoon; Volaire Aviation Consulting managing partner Tim Sieber and SkyWest Airlines president and COO Wade Steel.
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Consolidated U.S. Regional Carriers See Small Community Revival

Sep 24, 2026
The US regional airline sector has stabilized, although hurdles remain to fully restoring air connectivity across America’s small communities.

Industry Data

Hawaiian A321neo
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Carbon Analysis: Will The A321 Be A Part of Alaska’s Efficient Future?

Oct 05, 2026
Alaska Airlines has stated that it needs to increase numbers of A321neos, or remove it to suit the carrier's largely Boeing operations. This analysis assesses Alaska’s options.