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Air Arabia-Led Consortium Secures AOC For New Saudi Airline A consortium led by Air Arabia will launch a new LCC from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, after securing an air operator certificate. guy.ferneyhoug… Tue, 09/15/2026 - 14:29 Author Ella Nethersole Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Airlines & Lessors

Air France announced on September 15, 2026, that it will open its own 29,000-square-foot (2,694-square-meter) lounge at New… Air France to open 29,000-square-foot state-of-the-art lounge at JFK Terminal One appeared first on AeroTime.

Etihad Airways is introducing a revamped experience onboard its aircraft across three service classes (first, business and economy).… Etihad unveils Beyond Borders experience with new A330-900neo, A321LR cabins appeared first on AeroTime.

Airspace Redesigns And Technology Ease European Air Traffic Congestion In trajectory-based operations, aircraft systems share their planned trajectory so controllers plan further ahead and better integrate aircraft into traffic. peri.meyers@in… Tue, 09/15/2026 - 08:00 Author Thierry Dubois Content source Aviation Week & Space Technology Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

U.S. Has Space Weapons On Orbit Now, Air Force Secretary Says The U.S. has weapons in space, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced Sept. 14, without disclosing whether they are kinetic or non-kinetic. andy.savoie@av… Mon, 09/14/2026 - 20:34 Author Vivienne Machi Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Missile Defense & Weapons

Daily Memo: Amazon’s Air Cargo Strategy Under Scrutiny After 21 Air Miami Crash Amazon pauses operations with 21 Air after Miami crash, raising questions about its air cargo strategy and safety responsibilities. jill.angelini@… Mon, 09/14/2026 - 19:40 Author Sean Broderick Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Safety, Ops & Regulation

Airbus is preparing the A350F for its first flight following extensive ground testing, simulator work and component validation ahead of a planned 400-flight-hour certification campaign. The A350 Freighter is derived from the A350-1000 but uses a different fuselage configuration, combining an A350-900 forward fuselage with an A350-1000 rear fuselage and wings. The resulting geometry requires […] The post Airbus prepares A350F for first flight, 400-hour test campaign appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.