Daily Aviation Brief

Latvian carrier is preparing to cut up to 23% of its workforce across the Baltic region as part of restructuring efforts following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Air Baltic is planning workforce reductions affecting between 500 and 700 positions across its bases in Riga, Vilnius and Tallinn as it adapts to a revised business model.… The post Air Baltic to slash hundreds of jobs under restructuring first appeared on FlightGlobal.

Removal comes one week after a suspected attempt to attack the base. The US Air Force (USAF) has extracted 12 Boeing B-1B bombers that had deployed to RAF Fairford in the UK since earlier this year. Departing on 4 October, they have been re-deployed to their home stations in the US. US secretary of state… The post US Air Force extracts all B-1B bombers from RAF Fairford first appeared on FlightGlobal.

North Korea Claims 'AI-Enabled' Hypersonic Missile Capability North Korea says it has demonstrated an intermediate-range strategic missile incorporating artificial intelligence to alter its flightpath at low altitude. cory.hitt@avia… Mon, 10/05/2026 - 12:21 Author Chen Chuanren Content source Aerospace Daily & Defense Report Primary Category Missile Defense & Weapons

The flydubai pilot who attacked his captain and is suspected of attempting to crash the aircraft allegedly planned… flydubai pilot allegedly planned to hijack previous flight to Tel Aviv: Reuters appeared first on AeroTime.

FAA Says Software Issue Will Not Stop Boeing 737-10 Certification 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. Robert.Wall@av… Sat, 10/03/2026 - 07:23 Author Sean Broderick Content source Aviation Daily Primary Category Aircraft & Propulsion

New Airbus widebody landed at Amsterdam Schiphol on 2 October. KLM has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, which arrived at its Amsterdam Schiphol hub on 2 October. The 331-seat aircraft (PH-ZNA) is configured in a three-class layout with 34 seats in the business class cabin, 26 in premium economy and 271 in economy… The post KLM takes delivery of its first A350-900 first appeared on FlightGlobal.

US carrier Avelo has reached what are arguably important milestones during the last year-marking its fifth anniversary, gaining a capital infusion and placing a landmark order for 50 Embraer E-195-E2s. Up next is Avelo's debut at McKinney airport situated in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Its high-profile launch from the airport is scheduled for Nov-2026, and Avelo recently outlined plans to add a third aircraft at the airport as more destinations come online in Dec-2026. Avelo is attempting to forge its own path to building scale and relevance in a US market where nearly every airline is racing to create premium products to ensure they're competing effectively. And while Avelo remains bullish on its strategy, success is harder to predict.

Northrop Grumman is expanding the use of automation, collaborative robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) in F-35 component production to increase manufacturing throughput and improve quality control. The company has introduced a collaborative robot, or co-bot, on its Communications, Navigation and Identification (CNI) production line. The system works alongside technicians to automate the installation of bolts […] The post Northrop Grumman expands AI and automation across F-35 production appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

KLM has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, marking a significant milestone in Air France-KLM’s ongoing fleet modernisation programme and bringing the Group’s second network carrier into the A350 family. KLM received the aircraft on October 2, 2026, with the A350-900 configured to accommodate 331 passengers across three cabins, 34 seats in World Business […] The post KLM welcomes first Airbus A350-900 as Air France-KLM accelerates fleet renewal appeared first on MRO Business Today, Latest Aerospace News.

IATA's New Passenger Data Shows Global Air Travel Demand Shrinking for the First Time This Year  AeroXplorer