Thursday, October 8, 2026

American Airlines rejects idea of merger with United

The airline says such a deal would erode competition and raise antitrust concerns. American Airlines has made clear it has no interest in merging with United Airlines, dismissing an idea floated recently by United’s chief executive Scott Kirby. “American Airlines is not engaged with or interested in any discussions regarding a merger with United Airlines,”…

Joby and L3Harris to demonstrate autonomous S-4T rotorcraft for US Army
Aviation

Joby and L3Harris to demonstrate autonomous S-4T rotorcraft for US Army

Dubbed the S-4T, the new design is based on Joby’s all-electric S-4 passenger aircraft, modified with a hybrid-electric propulsion system and an autonomous flight control system. Electric aircraft developer Joby Aviation and defence contractor L3Harris plan to demonstrate a modified version of Joby’s S-4 rotorcraft for the US Army in the coming days. Speaking to…

LATAM to deploy lie-flat premium seats on incoming A321XLRs
Aviation

LATAM to deploy lie-flat premium seats on incoming A321XLRs

LATAM Airlines Group plans to become the first Latin American carrier to introduce lie-flat seats on narrowbody jets, as it anticipates the first deliveries of Airbus A321XLRs to begin in 2027. But LATAM is not lined up to become the first carrier in the region to deploy the latest-generation, long-range narrowbodies that Airbus has been…

CAE expand in India with new pilot-training site

Canadian pilot-training firm CAE has expanded its presence in India, opening a new facility in Mumbai that has capacity to house six full-flight simulators. CAE revealed the 4,048sq m (44,000sq ft) site’s opening on 15 April, saying its investment in the facility reflects its expectation that India’s rapidly expanding aviation industry will drive significant demand…