Aviation Daily Digest — October 16, 2026

# Aviation Daily Digest — October 16, 2026

Your daily 60-second briefing for pilots, drone operators and aviation pros — auto-aggregated from the industry's top sources.

Top stories

• What Are The Benefits Of Flying In Emirates’ Business Class? — Simple Flying. The carrier is known for taking luxury to another level.
• This Is How Fast An F-22 Raptor Can Fly — Simple Flying. The top speed of the world's first fifth-generation stealth fighter.
• Is British Airways' Airbus A380 Retrofit Is Running Behind? Inside The Cabin That Has The Most To Gain — Simple Flying. With a massive 84-seat premium economy cabin, British Airways' new World Traveller Plus promises an amazing experience, if not further delayed.
• What It Costs To Own & Operate A Mooney M20 In 2026 — Simple Flying. The plane will set you back around $150,000, with operation and maintenance costs also being significant.
• Why United Airlines Pulled The Boeing 787-10 From Newark–Athens For A Veteran 777-200ER This Autumn — Simple Flying. United is cycling through its 787-10s, 777-200ERs, and 767-400ERs on its Athens routes as the season changes and demand varies.
• How Many Miles Per Gallon Does A Boeing 757 Get? — Simple Flying. The 757 is a unique aircraft in aviation history, one that has stood the test of time where others failed. Here is how fuel-efficient the aircraft is.
• Lufthansa tells jets to carry extra fuel as Frankfurt, Zurich face supply crunch — AeroTime. Lufthansa is telling crews on selected flights to Frankfurt to take on extra fuel before departure as pipeline… The post Lufthansa tells jets to carry extra fuel as Frankfurt, Zurich face supply crunch appeared first on…
• Southwest replaces A-List with new loyalty tiers, adds international rewards — AeroTime. Southwest Airlines will replace its A-List frequent flyer tiers and change how passengers earn Companion Pass benefits in… The post Southwest replaces A-List with new loyalty tiers, adds international rewards appeared f…
• ‘Aviation Start’ Episode 5 Maps Every Path Into Air Traffic Control — FLYING Magazine. FAA center controller Marcus Miller breaks down CTI programs, the Academy washout rate, contract towers, and more.
• FAA introduces searchable medication guide for pilots and controllers — AeroTime. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has introduced an online guide to help US pilots and air traffic controllers… The post FAA introduces searchable medication guide for pilots and controllers appeared first on Ae…

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