Aviation News: 2026-10-22
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-10-22.
- FlightGlobal · 20:59 UTC
Romania’s Dan Air files for court-supervised restructuring
Carrier seeks protection from creditors three weeks after similar move by Animawings. Romanian carrier Dan Air has sought creditor protection from a Bucharest court, becoming the second airl...
- FlightGlobal · 19:38 UTC
Russian aviation regulator’s chief appointed transport minister
Rosaviatsia head Dmitry Yadrov succeeds Andrei Nikitin who has been named deputy prime minister. Russian transport minister Andrei Nikitin has been appointed deputy prime minister, and will...
- AeroTime Hub · 16:59 UTC
FAA head open to reviewing path for single-pilot Citation operations
US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford is signaling a willingness to examine possible scenarios that could… The post FAA head open to reviewing path for s...
- FlightGlobal · 15:50 UTC
FAA approval of GE9X seal fix required for 777-9 certification: official
GE is working to achieve regulatory approval for a redesign. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will not certificate Boeing’s 777-9 until after approving GE Aerospace’s fi...
- FlightGlobal · 15:42 UTC
American to report full-year loss and slash capacity growth in 2027
Oneworld carrier says it is ‘close’ to making a decision on widebody order as it details how an extra $2 billion in fuel costs dented third-quarter results. American Airlines expects to post...
- FlightGlobal · 15:13 UTC
Civil Air Patrol orders 21 Cessna aircraft for emergency missions
Piston-engined aircraft will assist with training and disaster response missions. Textron Aviation has announced an order of 21 additional Cessna piston aircraft for the Civil Air Patrol (CA...
- FlightGlobal · 14:03 UTC
Alaska hopes fleet investments will pay off as it prepares for first Max 10 delivery in Q1
Parent company of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines expects to take delivery of 22 Max 10s in 2027, and says it can ‘do better’ than the string of losses it has reported this year. Alask...
- FlightGlobal · 14:00 UTC
Lockheed reaches 10-year agreement with the Pentagon covering 850-plus F-35s
The framework covers US and international orders across Lots 21-30 at a continued production rate of 156 jets annually. Lockheed Martin has reached a sweeping deal with the Pentagon for the...
- Simple Flying · 11:00 UTC
A Look At The Salaries Of Flight Instructors In The US In 2026
How much does a flight instructor actually bring home in the US? Airline salaries dominate job rankings, but does teaching student pilots pay as much?
- Simple Flying · 11:00 UTC
Emirates Cancels 3 Nonstop A380 Routes This Winter: See Full List Now
Compared to last winter, none of these places will see the carrier's double-deckers. Find out more here!
- FlightGlobal · 10:44 UTC
How United is banking on Starlink to offset 12 more months of high fuel costs
US carrier expects fuel prices to remain elevated throughout all of 2027 and sees head start on installing SpaceX’s LEO wi-fi solution as a key differentiator that will draw passengers from...
- FlightGlobal · 10:40 UTC
First 777-300ER inducted in North America for IAI freighter conversion programme
World Star Aviation twinjet to undergo modification at Marana facility in Arizona. Israel Aerospace Industries is expanding its Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion operation to North Ameri...
- AeroTime Hub · 10:37 UTC
Chinese car maker Chery unveils two eVTOL concept aircraft
Chinese car maker Chery has announced the launch of two new eVTOL concepts under the Lingxiao brand during… The post Chinese car maker Chery unveils two eVTOL concept aircraft appeared...
- Simple Flying · 10:29 UTC
How The McDonnell Douglas MD-11's 3-Engine Design Created Handling Problems That Ended Its Passenger Career
The aircraft earned a reputation for being difficult to land, but that did not fully ground it.
- Simple Flying · 10:14 UTC
Only 9 Airlines Operate The Airbus A380 With A First Class Cabin: Here Is How Much A Ticket Costs
From Emirates showers to Singapore’s sky suites, here are the best Airbus A380 first-class cabins in 2026—and what they cost to fly.
- AeroTime Hub · 10:06 UTC
Cargo drone shoots down multiple attack drones with laser-guided rockets
A cargo drone modified to carry laser-guided rockets intercepted multiple one-way attack drones during a single flight at… The post Cargo drone shoots down multiple attack drones with...
- AeroTime Hub · 09:41 UTC
Korean Air completes smart cargo terminal at Incheon, boosting capacity over 25%
Korean Air has completed the modernisation of its cargo terminal at Incheon International Airport (ICN), transforming it into… The post Korean Air completes smart cargo terminal at Inc...
- FlightGlobal · 09:37 UTC
Air Arabia chief confident over new Saudi carrier despite attacks on base airport
Adel Ali shrugs off operational threats, insisting fuel costs are the greater concern. Air Arabia’s new Saudi Arabian joint-venture carrier had been operating for just 17 days before the cou...
- Simple Flying · 09:15 UTC
Here’s How Much More Range The Airbus A350-1000ULR Has Compared To The Boeing 777X
The aircraft has exceptional ultra-long-range capabilities.
- AeroTime Hub · 09:02 UTC
King Fahd Airport death toll rises to two following latest attack
The number of people killed during a targeted attack at King Fahd International Airport (DMM) in Dammam has… The post King Fahd Airport death toll rises to two following latest attack...
- AeroTime Hub · 08:33 UTC
Singapore Airlines refreshes its inflight entertainment offering
Singapore Airlines announced a refresh and upgrade of its inflight entertainment (IFE) offering on October 21, 2026.  The… The post Singapore Airlines refreshes its inflight enter...
- FlightGlobal · 08:00 UTC
Dubai airports chief keeping calm amid wider chaos
Paul Griffiths says passenger levels have bounced back at Dubai International airport after Iran conflict disruption. Despite volatility in the region continuing to disrupt airline operation...
- Simple Flying · 08:00 UTC
Why The World's Largest Aircraft Lessor Is Selling Boeing 767 Freighters Just As Cargo Demand Softens
AerCap ramps up its cargo fleet overhaul.
- AeroTime Hub · 07:59 UTC
Armenia’s first L-39 Skyfox jet appears in Armenian Air Force markings
Armenia is preparing to receive Czech-built Aero L-39 Skyfox trainer jets, with Defense Minister Suren Papikyan declaring that… The post Armenia’s first L-39 Skyfox jet appears in Arme...
- FlightGlobal · 07:06 UTC
US flattop conducts beyond-line-of-sight connection with MQ-25
MQ-25 is set to become the US Navy’s primary air-to-air refuelling platform. The US Navy (USN) has conducted a preliminary test where an aircraft carrier at sea connected to a Boeing M...
- Simple Flying · 06:32 UTC
"Stop, Stop, Stop": ATC Scrambles To Halt Air Canada Jet As Southwest 737 Lands In St. Louis
Urgent radio calls bring an Air Canada Express jet to a halt before it enters the runway.
- Simple Flying · 05:00 UTC
Emirates Says Its $300 Million Expansion Will Cut Reliance On Outside Suppliers For GE90 & GP7200 Engine Repairs
Emirates' engineering strategy could change how much the airline relies on outside suppliers.
- Simple Flying · 05:00 UTC
Qantas First Class: What A Seat On The Longest Flights Really Costs
Qantas operates some of the world's longest non-stop flights.
- FlightGlobal · 03:54 UTC
Southwest latest US carrier to cut full-year forecast on fuel challenge
Airline reports significant profit improvement on revenue growth in third-quarter. Southwest Airlines has trimmed its full-year profit guidance, joining other US carriers Delta Air Lines and...
- Simple Flying · 02:59 UTC
Higher Fuel Prices Force Southwest Airlines To Cut 2026 Profit Forecast
America's leading affordable carried is reeling from surging oil costs.
- AeroTime Hub · 01:09 UTC
Pratt & Whitney unveils PT9 turboprop with 20% lower fuel burn, 33% more power
At NBAA-BACE 2026 in Las Vegas, Pratt & Whitney Canada has unveiled the PT9 turboprop engine, a new… The post Pratt & Whitney unveils PT9 turboprop with 20% lower fuel burn, 33% mo...
- FlightGlobal · 00:01 UTC
New Tecnam chief details private aviation push and US expansion plan
P2026 Rivale should roll out in early 2027, while Italian airframer eyes greater industrial presence in America. Newly appointed Tecnam chief executive Giovanni Pascale Langer has outlined h...