JetBlue has flown an Embraer 190 for revenue service for the last time. On 9 September, JetBlue flight 190 departed New York JFK and arrived in Boston, "the same cities where JetBlue's E190 service first took off in 2005", the New York-based carrier says. JetBlue chief operating officer Warren Christie served as captain for the final E190 flight. Christie had been captain on the inaugural JFK-Boston flight. JetBlue adds that Christie was joined on the 9 September flight by several original crew members. The carrier notes that the flight marks the official retirement of the E190 from JetBlue's fleet. Cirium data shows that on 9 September, JetBlue flight 190 departed JFK at 12:40 local time and arrived at Boston Logan at 13:38. The E190 (MSN 19000433, tail number N329JB) was built in 2011, and delivered to JetBlue in May of that year. It is scheduled to be purchased by Azorra in February 2026, Cirium data shows. JetBlue notes that the E190 "played a pivotal role" in expanding its reach. On 9 September 2015 it had 60 E190s in service, Cirium fleets data shows. The carrier adds that its final E190 flight coincides with the delivery of its 50th Airbus A220. "To date, JetBlue has received 52 of its 100 A220 aircraft on order, simplifying its fleet to two types: the Airbus A320 and A220 families," JetBlue says.

Russia's United Aircraft Corporation has completed a first flight of Yakovlev Superjet fitted with a full suite of domestically supplied systems, including PD-8 engines, to replace Western-made equipment on the 100-seat aircraft. In April, UAC operated a first flight of a PD-8-powered Superjet, using a 2018-vintage production airframe (MSN 95157) that had initially been equipped with the type's previous standard PowerJet SaM146 engines – which had been jointly produced by Russia's United Engine Corporation and Safran – and featured a range of other Western-made onboard systems. UAC/UEC parent Rostec says the fully import-substituted flight-test aircraft (MSN 97004) "was created in serial production, in the target form that is planned for delivery". In addition to powering the aircraft with PD-8 engines, Rostec has found local sources for the avionics, landing gear, auxiliary power unit, integrated control system, power supply, air conditioning and fire-protection equipment. The first flight was conducted on 5 September from the assembly line in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and lasted 1h, Rostec says. It adds that 24 serial aircraft are "in production at various stages of readiness". "Russia has been and remains an aircraft manufacturing power capable of creating modern aircraft both in international co-operation and without the participation of foreign partners," the group adds. Superjet chief designer Kirill Kuznetsov states that installation of local equipment will "simplify the production process and maintenance of the aircraft". Yakovlev regional aircraft director Alexander Dolotovsky notes that the Superjet import-substitution programme is "entering the serial production launch stage", adding: "The programme team, which includes more than 140 first-tier supplier enterprises, has worked hard to ensure that the first aircraft built using serial technologies takes to the skies." Deliveries will begin after completion of certification tests and approval by the Russian federal air transport agency Rosaviatsia, says Rostec.

KLM has reached a provisional collective labour agreement (CLA) for ground staff represented by the NVLT, VKP, and De Unie unions, covering more than half of the airline’s organised ground workforce. The carrier says the deal includes wage increases, a one-off payment, enhanced profit-sharing, and improved early retirement conditions. Under the agreement, all ground staff will receive a 1% unconditional pay rise from 1 October, followed by a further 1.25% increase from 1 July. A one-time payment of €750 ($879) will also be made to full time employees. The deal introduces permanent status for the 80-90-100 scheme, which allows older employees to work 80% of their hours for 90% of their salary while maintaining full pension accrual. Shift workers will benefit from an extended duration under this arrangement. KLM’s profit-sharing scheme will be harmonised across all employee groups, and technicians will receive specific addendum provisions. "We are very pleased to have reached this negotiated agreement with NVLT, VKP, and De Unie," says Miriam Kartman, KLM’s human resources director, who urges other unions representing ground staff to sign up. "Within KLM’s current financial reality, we have come together to make strong arrangements regarding remuneration, career development, and flexibility." The agreement, which runs until 31 December 2026, will now be presented to union members for approval.