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NewsUS revokes approval for Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and Volaris routes amid Mexico City slot dispute
The Trump administration has disapproved more than a dozen current and planned routes operated by Mexican carriers including Aeromexico, VivaAerobus and Volaris, escalating a dispute over airport slot restrictions and “open skies” obligations.
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NewsAura Aero opens Florida facility to advance ERA certification
French aircraft manufacturer Aura Aero has opened a new assembly and operations centre in Florida as it seeks FAA certification for its 19-passenger hybrid-electric regional aircraft and expands US market presence.
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NewsAir China Cargo discloses A350 Freighter plan
Air China Cargo has outlined plans to order up to 10 Airbus A350 Freighters, in a deal valued at up to $4.65 billion at list prices.
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NewsSwiss cannibalises A220-100s for engines to keep A220-300 fleet flying
Swiss has taken the drastic step of grounding its fleet of nine Airbus A220-100s to serve as engine donors to keep its A220-300s flying because of ongoing availability issues with the jets’ Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines.
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NewsAmbulance Citation XLS crash inquiry probes evidence of smoke and spin during descent
Kenyan investigators have yet to establish the cause of the recent air ambulance Textron Aviation Citation XLS crash in Nairobi, but there is evidence of smoke from one side of the aircraft during its descent. The aircraft – operated by AMREF Flying Doctors – came down some 3min 25s after ...
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NewsANA to shutter medium-haul, low-cost AirJapan brand
Japan’s ANA Holdings will shutter its medium-haul low-cost brand AirJapan from end-March 2026, barely two years after it began operations.
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NewsWet-lease start-up Thai SmartLynx secures air operator’s certificate
Avia Solutions Group’s latest wet-lease operator, Thai SmartLynx, has secured its air operator’s certificate from the Thai regulator. The carrier, based at Bangkok’s Don Mueang airport, will begin operations with an Airbus A320. It received its first aircraft in August. Thai SmartLynx aims to expand with the introduction of 15-20 ...
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NewsSingapore forms company to purchase SAF ahead of levy in 2026
Singapore expects to centrally procure its first batch of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in 2026, as part of its uplift target of 1% SAF within the same year.
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NewsNew Chinese trainer hints at need to train fifth-generation pilots
Images circulating on Chinese social media show a new twin-engined advanced jet trainer featuring canted tails and low-observable design elements, potentially aimed at preparing pilots for fifth-generation fighter operations.
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NewsLufthansa Group confident in stronger full year as passenger and cargo divisions improve
Lufthansa Group is confirming a stronger full-year outlook, as the company posted its strongest-ever quarterly revenue performance – a figure of €11.2 billion ($13 billion) – for the three months to 30 September. While the company’s operating profit for the period, at €1.3 billion, was marginally down on the previous ...
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NewsGE Aerospace, WZL-2 explore F110 engine maintenance partnership
GE Aerospace and Poland’s Military Aviation Works have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore local maintenance capabilities for the F110-GE-129 engine that powers the F-15EX fighter, as Poland considers acquiring up to 48 of the Boeing aircraft.
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NewsAustralia begins P-8A Poseidon capability upgrade programme
The first Australian Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft has entered a capability upgrade programme that will improve its submarine detection and targeting capabilities.
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NewsAmerican’s first A321XLR comes amid push toward premium seating
As American Airlines chases the industry trend of appealing to higher-paying air travellers, it is introducing its new Flagship Suite business class on additional long-haul aircraft.
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NewsVolaris wraps up A319 operations amid ongoing fleet renewal
Volaris has officially ceased operating Airbus A319s, a type that once made up more than half of the Mexican discounter’s fleet.
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In depthLawmakers urge Boeing to end 12-week strike at fighter plant strike
Sixteen House Armed Services Committee members have written to Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg demanding resolution of the 12-week strike at the company’s St. Louis fighter production facility, citing national security concerns as delays impact F-15EX deliveries.
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NewsBoeing plots out 737 Max and 787 production rate jumps
Boeing plans to ramp aircraft assembly to 42 monthly 737 Max jets and eight 787s before 2026, with chief executive Kelly Ortberg saying the production system is getting back on track following regulatory caps imposed after the door plug incident.
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NewsAirbus halves number of parked ‘gliders’ as it strives to meet year-end delivery target
Airbus has halved, the last three months, the number of engineless aircraft for which it has been forced to postpone delivery owing to a powerplant shortfall. The number of so-called ‘gliders’ had reached a peak of around 60 in June. Speaking during a third-quarter briefing on 29 October, Airbus chief ...
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NewsAirbus trims A220 production targets over supply and demand considerations
Airbus has lowered its target for A220 production rates, aiming for 12 aircraft per month next year rather than the previous 14. The airframer is attributing the decision, disclosed during a third-quarter briefing, to the “current balance between supply and demand”. Airbus, which took net orders for 36 A220s over ...
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NewsAlaska Air Group secures single operating certificate for Alaska and Hawaiian
Combining operations under a single AOC marks a major milestone in the combination process that began with Alaska’s acquisition of Hawaiian more than a year ago.
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NewsUS Air Force ‘hurricane hunter’ flight turned back by severe turbulence
A US Air Force weather reconnaissance flight was forced to return early after encountering severe turbulence while collecting data on Hurricane Melissa, a powerful Category 5 storm that later struck Jamaica.