Aviation News: 2026-10-23
Curated industry headlines published on 2026-10-23.
- Simple Flying · 11:00 UTC
Sydney’s Brand-New 24-Hour Airport Is Set To Reshape How An Entire Region Flies
Western Sydney is off to a humble start complementing Sydney Kingsford Smith, but has plans to grow into a major airport.
- Simple Flying · 11:00 UTC
The Problem With The Airbus A350's Carbon Fiber Fuselage
In this video, we're taking a closer look at why repairing the Airbus A350 is so difficult, why airlines fear serious composite damage, and why one hard landing can sometimes keep one of the...
- Simple Flying · 11:00 UTC
Emirates Launches Major New 3-Hour A380 Route In 2 Days: See Map Now
It contributes to the country having a record number of superjumbo flights. Find out more!
- AeroTime Hub · 10:49 UTC
President Trump announces that Bombardier plans $270 million US investment
US President Donald Trump has announced on social media that Canadian manufacturer Bombardier is to invest $270 million… The post President Trump announces that Bombardier plans $270 m...
- Simple Flying · 10:36 UTC
Jetstar & Qantas Ban Influencer Over Pre-Flight Life Jacket Inflation Stunt
The social media prank backfired spectacularly.
- AeroTime Hub · 10:07 UTC
Emirates deploys A350 with new Business Class on Mauritius route from November 1
Emirates has announced plans to replace the Boeing 777 on one of its three daily Dubai–Mauritius flights with… The post Emirates deploys A350 with new Business Class on Mauritius route...
- AeroTime Hub · 10:05 UTC
EU awards €29.5M to Lithuania, Estonia for drone warhead production
Lithuanian defense company RSI Europe and Estonia-based Odin Defence have secured €29.5 million ($33.1 million) in EU funding… The post EU awards €29.5M to Lithuania, Estonia for drone...
- Simple Flying · 09:23 UTC
“Threatening”: American Airlines Flight Turns Back To Miami After Man Allegedly Rushes Crew
The flight ultimately made it to its destination four hours late at the second time of asking.
- Simple Flying · 09:15 UTC
How Much Do F-35 Pilots Earn Compared To F-22 Pilots In 2026?
A closer look at why 5th-generation fighter jet pilots earn the same base pay as every other officer of the same rank and years of service.
- AeroTime Hub · 08:52 UTC
Rolls-Royce closes in on lucrative UK subsidy deal to advance narrowbody engine
British manufacturer Rolls-Royce is said to be closing in on a lucrative subsidy agreement with the UK government… The post Rolls-Royce closes in on lucrative UK subsidy deal to advanc...
- AeroTime Hub · 08:35 UTC
Portuguese drone maker Beyond Vision closes €28 million Series A round
Portuguese drone maker Beyond Vision has closed a €28 million Series A funding round.  The round was led… The post Portuguese drone maker Beyond Vision closes €28 million Series A...
- AeroTime Hub · 08:32 UTC
Africa World Airlines bets on Embraer E190s to connect West Africa
Africa World Airlines (AWA) is placing Embraer E190 aircraft at the center of its plans to expand across… The post Africa World Airlines bets on Embraer E190s to connect West Africa ap...
- FlightGlobal · 08:27 UTC
Alliance ATR 72 undershot runway after deviating from glidepath in poor weather
Inquiry into Bhubaneswar occurrence highlights failure to conduct missed approach. Indian investigators state that failure to execute a go-around during an unstable approach in adverse weath...
- Simple Flying · 08:00 UTC
How Airbus' Influence Prompted Rolls-Royce's Shift From Developing Shared Engines To Exclusive Powerplants
The history behind the partnership forged by two of Europe's aerospace titans.
- FlightGlobal · 07:17 UTC
Indonesian F-16s, Super Tucanos practice on civilian road
Exercise comes as Jakarta contemplates renewal for its eclectic fast jet fleet. Indonesian combat aircraft have conducted an exercise where they landed and took off from a civilian toll road...
- AeroTime Hub · 07:15 UTC
Saab’s Q3 orders triple on Ukraine Gripen E and GlobalEye deals
Saab’s order intake more than tripled during the third quarter of 2026, driven by a SEK 24.6 billion… The post Saab’s Q3 orders triple on Ukraine Gripen E and GlobalEye deals app...
- Simple Flying · 07:12 UTC
United Airlines Adds 4 New Routes From 2 Hubs For Spring 2027
Coast to coast expansion links San Francisco with Charleston, Hartford and Oklahoma City as transcontinental options grow.
- FlightGlobal · 06:58 UTC
Air India breaks ground for Delhi MRO facility
Facility can accommodate one widebody and narrowbody aircraft simultaneously Air India has begun construction of a new MRO facility at its Delhi Indira Gandhi airport hub, as it looks to sho...
- Simple Flying · 05:00 UTC
Allegiant Air’s Longest Nonstop Routes With The Boeing 737 MAX In 2027
Allegiant Air's five longest Boeing 737 MAX 8 routes in January 2027 span up to 1,525 miles, linking Florida with distant US markets nonstop.
- AeroTime Hub · 03:00 UTC
Air Astana’s new leader on US routes, Dreamliner order and future growth
Ibrahim Canliel took over the reins at Air Astana on April 1, 2026, succeeding, as CEO, Peter Foster,… The post Air Astana’s new leader on US routes, Dreamliner order and future growth...
- Simple Flying · 01:00 UTC
The Striking Differences Between American Airlines’ New Flagship Cabin & United’s Polaris Business Class
American and United chose the same seat for their flagship business cabins. What they built around it could not be more different.