Tesla has demonstrated its Roadster electric car using cold-gas thrusters, developed in collaboration with SpaceX, launching—and performing an axial roll in the air—on a short hop. aviationweek.com/aerospace/e… @Tesla @SpaceX #Roadster

Persistently high jet fuel prices are unlikely to ease anytime soon and airlines should plan accordingly, LATAM Airlines CEO Roberto Alvo said. aviationweek.com/air-transpo… @LATAMAirlines

AWIN Members Only: After the collapse of the FCAS fighter program with Germany and Spain, France is now moving toward building its own next-generation combat aircraft — leveraging Rafale F5 upgrades to field a national successor by 2040. bit.ly/4dOuX63

The @USArmy is reassessing its intelligence fleet as it clarifies plans for contractor-owned surveillance jets and advances the ME-11B HADES program. aviationweek.com/defense/air…

In an aerospace industry increasingly defined by supply chain resilience and vertical integration, @GE_Aerospace’s proposed $11.75 billion acquisition of Consolidated Precision Products could be one of the most strategically significant deals in recent memory. aviationweek.com/aerospace/m…

✈️ California-based lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed a large order for 75 @Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, a deal that showcases renewed order activity in the aircraft leasing market. aviationweek.com/air-transpo… #A320neo #Airbus

✈️ Following Turkish Airlines’ long-awaited agreement with Boeing for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft on Sept. 23, the carrier and CFM International have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for more than 600 Leap-1B engines. aviationweek.com/air-transpo… @TurkishAirlines @Boeing @CFM_engines

Singapore Changi Airport: Asia-Pacific’s Premier Gateway @ChangiAirport’s connectivity, operational capabilities and Singapore’s appeal make it an ideal hub for airlines expanding in the region and beyond. bit.ly/4hMJEsK

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✈️ @SouthwestAir has yet to make a fleet decision for potential future long-haul flying, still intending to weigh different aircraft types, should it move in that direction. aviationweek.com/air-transpo… #SouthwestAirlines

How will the fatal Houthi attacks that closed Riyadh Airport affect commercial aviation in the region? Aviation Week's team survey the immediate impact on Saudi Arabia and how it could alter grander plans for the industry in the latest Check 6 episode. 🎧 Tune in here: aviationweek.com/podcasts/ch… #AviationPodcast #Check6

Defense companies are increasingly competing on speed—how quickly they can learn, integrate new technologies, and deliver usable capabilities. It’s no longer just a race of scale—it’s a race of speed. aviationweek.com/defense/sup…

🛩️ @RollsRoyce has completed certification tests for the Pearl 10X engine, which powers the @DassaultFalcon 10X, and presses on with integrated powerplant system tests. aviationweek.com/business-av…

Airlines flying to or over Saudi Arabia face months of disruption from missile and drone attacks, according to an aviation risk management consultancy. aviationweek.com/air-transpo…

AWIN Members Only: Airbus and Boeing continued to ramp up commercial aircraft deliveries in September, posting narrowbody and widebody totals that outpaced last year's figures and kept their year-to-date delivery counts trending upward. View the data. bit.ly/47j23Yd

Six months after the Middle East conflict started, and with recent escalations in Saudi Arabia, #FlightFriday looks at how operators in the region are flying their aircraft in September 2026 compared to September 2025. 📈 Review the data: aviationweek.com/air-transpo…

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Singapore Changi Airport: Asia-Pacific’s Premier Gateway @ChangiAirport’s connectivity, operational capabilities and Singapore’s appeal make it an ideal hub for airlines expanding in the region and beyond. bit.ly/4hMJEsK

Sponsored: Alderman & Company As the defense sector sees a wave of activity, Aviation Week speaks with Alderman & Company to hear their perspective. bit.ly/3TZDnko #AUSA26

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