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October 2026

Explore news, features, analysis and aviation industry coverage from this October 2026.
Airlines

Dutch national carrier KLM, member of the Air France-KLM Group, has taken delivery of its first A350-900. The milestone marks the introduction of the latest generation widebody for long-haul operations as part of the airline's ongoing fleet renewal.
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The A350F freighter (MSN 700), the first of two test aircraft, has completed its first flight. 
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Airbus Defence and Space has finalised the acquisition of the French cybersecurity company Quarkslab following regulatory approvals.
Helicopters

Boeing [NYSE: BA] received an award for the first four full-rate production MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters following the U.S. Air Force declaring initial operating capability for the program earlier this year.
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Airbus SE announces key changes to its Board of Directors following its meeting held on 1 October 2026.