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Southwest announces Rapid Rewards changes for 2027
Southwest Airlines will replace its A-List frequent flyer tiers and change how passengers earn Companion Pass benefits in 2027, while adding ways to use their points for international travel.
FAA launches medication guide for pilots and controllers
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced an online guide to help US pilots and air traffic controllers check which medications they can take and how long they may need to wait before returning to duty.
Pilot survives Cessna crash after engine falls off
A 74-year-old pilot escaped with minor injuries after the engine fell off his Cessna 210 shortly after takeoff in Gonzales, Louisiana, on October 13, 2026.
Ukraine says Neptune strike damaged six Russian Su-34s
Ukraine says a Neptune missile strike hit six Russian Su-34 bombers at Borisoglebsk air base, with its General Staff confirming damage to all six aircraft.
Embraer re-signs TAP’s Portugália Airlines for E-Jet support
Embraer has signed a Component Pool Program agreement with TAP’s Portugália Airlines to support its regional fleet of 19 E-Jet aircraft.
RAAF to get $1.7B air battle system linking F-35As, ships - AeroTime
Australia commits $1.7 billion to a new air battle management system connecting RAAF F-35As, naval destroyers and ground defenses
SITA agrees to buy Collins Aerospace’s airport tech business - AeroTime
SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, the airport technology business of RTX’s Collins Aerospace, the Geneva-based air transport IT provider announced on October 15, 2026.
France to receive just two Rafales in 2027 amid fleet strain
France’s air chief warns that its fighter fleet is overstretched as just two new Rafales are expected in 2027, alongside further Mirage 2000-5 retirements.
Lufthansa picks Tokyo for December launch of first A350-1000
Lufthansa has picked Japan’s capital city Tokyo as the launch destination for the maiden flight of its first Airbus A350-1000 widebody.
United installs Starlink Wi-Fi on Guam-based 737 MAX 8 fleet - AeroTime
United begins Starlink installation on 737 MAX 8 fleet in Guam after completing island’s switch from 737-800s ahead of schedule, with fleet-wide rollout by 2027
Emirates courts Filipino pilots in first Manila hiring drive - AeroTime
Emirates turns to Manila for its first pilot recruitment drive in the Philippines as fleet expands, months after the Iran war sparked an expat exodus from Dubai
Boeing CEO among bosses to convene for certification reform talks
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg is among several aerospace bosses who will convene today to discuss certification reform with US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
France tests Rafale operations from civilian airports
French Rafale jets and CN235 transport aircraft operated from civilian airports at Pau and Dinard as the Air and Space Force tested its ability to disperse.
Airbus eyes A350 production expansion as demand grows
Airbus expects to decide soon on expanding A350 production capacity as airlines seek more long-haul aircraft, its commercial aircraft chief Lars Wagner said on October 14, 2026.
Pilot reported icing before Wisconsin crash killed six
The pilot of a Piper JetProp DLX single-engine turboprop reported encountering icing and requested a descent before the airplane crashed in Wisconsin on October 13, 2026, killing five adults and a child.
Airlines need 2.4 million new workers by 2045, Airbus says
The aviation industry will need 660,000 new pilots, 730,000 maintenance technicians and 1.05 million cabin crew over the next two decades as passenger numbers double, according to a new forecast from Airbus.
Cyberattack disrupts French aerospace supplier Egide
French aerospace and defense electronics supplier Egide has partially suspended operations at its manufacturing plant in Bollène, southern France, after a cyberattack involving an external IT service provider.
Garmin says over 2,500 aircraft now flying with Autoland
More than 2,500 aircraft now feature Garmin Autoland, an award-winning safety net that provides both pilots and passengers with peace of mind when flying.
Bell MV-75 Cheyenne nacelles complete, gearbox tests begin
Bell has completed the first MV-75 Cheyenne nacelles and begun gearbox testing as work progresses on the US Army’s future Black Hawk replacement.
Singapore Airlines rolls out new amenity kits in all cabin classes
Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced it will introduce new in-flight amenities across all cabin classes from November 2026, including luxury skin care kits in its premium cabins and sleeper suits in Business Class for the first time. The new kits will be rolled out gradually on flights longer than six hours. Sleeper suits will be offered
Emirates unveils Tokyo travel store, to increases flights to Japan
Emirates opens travel store in Tokyo’s Otemachi district following Osaka opening and will add Boeing 777-300ER flights to Narita from October 26 to meet demand
Lufthansa beats Air France-KLM to TAP Air Portugal stake
Lufthansa Group has beaten rival bidder Air France-KLM to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, concluding a process that began over a year ago.
Horizon Air pilots accuse employer of ‘corporate greed’
Horizon Air pilots have accused their employer of showing a “pattern of mismanagement and corporate greed” that has affected contract negotiations.
Starlink limits threaten Ukraine’s Shahed interceptors
Ukraine says new SpaceX Starshield speed limits are disrupting military drone missions and threatening defenses against Russia’s jet-powered Shaheds.
JAL orders up to 26 Embraer E190-E2s for regional unit J-AIR - AeroTime
Japan Airlines orders up to 26 Embraer E190-E2 jets to replace J-AIR’s E170 and E190 fleets, with deliveries from FY2029 as it restructures its domestic network
Bombardier Global 7500 gains EASA-certified missile protection
BIRD Aerosystems has secured EASA approval for a missile protection system on a Bombardier Global 7500, integrating laser-based countermeasures.
TCab Tech, SIDEC sign MOU for E20 eVTOL in Malaysia
TCab Tech and SIDEC sign an MOU to advance E20 eVTOL commercialization in Malaysia, supporting the company’s broader expansion across Southeast Asia.
Airlines face shortage of new airplanes until at least 2030
Airlines waiting for new airplanes face several more years of delivery shortages, with engine availability, supplier bottlenecks and certification delays expected to constrain production until at least 2030.
US lawmakers urge FAA to pause AI air traffic tool
More than two dozen US lawmakers are urging the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to stop using a new artificial intelligence tool to help manage Washington-area air traffic until it answers questions about safety testing and staff training.
Boeing on pace to increase aircraft deliveries in 2026
Boeing delivered 475 commercial aircraft in the first nine months of 2026, up 8% from a year earlier, putting it on pace to exceed last year’s total as deliveries of the 737 family increased.
Cebu Pacific receives 15th A330neo, first widebody of 2026
Cebu Pacific receives its 15th Airbus A330neo, its first widebody of 2026, with new-engine aircraft now making up 78% of its jet fleet
Two survive Cessna Citation crash at Pennsylvania airport
A pilot and copilot survived with non-life-threatening injuries after their Cessna Citation CJ1 crashed during takeoff and caught fire at Bedford County Airport in Pennsylvania on October 7, 2026.
Delta cuts 2026 profit forecast as fuel costs surge
Delta Air Lines cut its 2026 profit forecast on October 9, 2026, as rising fuel costs outpaced gains from higher fares and strong travel demand.
What will it take to lead an airport in 2035?
Airport CEOs increasingly need expertise in geopolitics, capital, technology and stakeholder management as the leadership role evolves.
France outlines post-FCAS roadmap for next-generation fighter
France’s 2027 budget documents set NGF demonstration work for 2027 and development of the operational fighter for 2029, as FCAS commitments more than double.
Airbus lands triple-digit aircraft order from Avolon
Airbus has secured a triple-digit order from Dublin-based lessor Avolon comprising A330neo widebodies and A320neo family aircraft.
ST Engineering opens AI-driven airframe MRO hub in Singapore - AeroTime
ST Engineering opens fourth airframe MRO facility in Singapore, adding 40% widebody capacity and about 100 more aircraft a year with drones, robots and AI tools
Burnham says UK is open to Germany joining GCAP fighter plan - AeroTime
Germany weighs joining UK, Italy and Japan’s GCAP fighter program after FCAS collapse as Burnham signals openness, although Berlin insists no decision taken yet
Etihad commercial chief Arik De departs; successor not named - AeroTime
Etihad commercial chief Arik De leaves after nearly five years, citing revenue growth from $3 billion to nearly $10 billion; airline is yet to name a successor
LATAM Brazil takes first E195-E2 to broaden domestic network - AeroTime
LATAM Brazil takes first of 12 Embraer E195-E2 jets due by year-end as it aims to serve more than 70 Brazilian airports by 2027 with new routes and destinations
US Navy commits another $150M to Shield AI X-BAT
The US Navy has added $150M to Shield AI’s X-BAT program, with the company matching the investment as flight testing approaches.
Airbus must deliver over 100 jets a month to hit 2026 goal
Airbus must target over 100 aircraft deliveries a month if the European manufacturer is to reach its annual goal for the year of around 870.
Saudia pilot killed in Riyadh airport attack
A Saudia pilot has been killed and one of the airline’s aircraft damaged during an attack on King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh on October 8, 2026, the Saudi flag carrier has confirmed.
Inside RTX’s Singapore MRO hubs, where APAC leads automation
From an exclusive conversation with Pratt & Whitney’s Sandra Eich and a tour of ESA and GASCA in Singapore, AeroTime unpacks why APAC is leading MRO automation.
Elixir fleet remains grounded after fatal flap separation
The entire fleet of about 60 Elixir aircraft remains grounded as investigators work to determine why a wing flap detached from one of the two-seat airplanes before a crash that killed two company pilots in France on October 1, 2026.
American Airlines 777 diverts to JFK after six toilets stop working
An American Airlines Boeing 777 flying from Madrid to Dallas-Fort Worth diverted to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) after six of its eight toilets stopped working.
United removes pilot from flight duty amid October 7 controversy
United Airlines has removed a pilot from flight duty pending an internal review, nearly three years after suspending him over social media comments about the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks on Israel.
FAA orders A380 engine repairs after uncontained failure
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered the replacement of turbine components in certain engines used on the Airbus A380 after an uncontained failure forced an aircraft to abort its takeoff.
Thailand’s Queen Suthida completes first solo Gripen flight
Queen Suthida of Thailand flew a JAS 39C Gripen fighter solo for 41 minutes after completing Royal Thai Air Force conversion training.
High jet fuel costs could persist to 2028, warns Ryanair CEO- AeroTime
European air travelers should brace for higher fares well into 2028 due to high jet fuel costs as a result of the Iran war, warned Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary on October 8, 2026, as reported by Reuters.
South Korea tests first hypersonic glide vehicle
South Korea successfully tested its first domestically developed hypersonic glide vehicle, with President Lee Jae-myung calling for rapid deployment.
Meteomatics unveils new high-altitude metereological drone
Swiss weather intelligence firm Meteomatics unveils new high-altitude drone to collect metereological data for ultra-precise forecasts
Delta passenger steals and crashes tug at John Wayne Airport - AeroTime
A Delta passenger bound for Seattle was arrested after stealing a tug, crashing it on the tarmac at John Wayne Airport and attempting to steal a lavatory truck.
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