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Last Updated: Friday, July 4, 2025, 3:56 PM PDT
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Russian Aircraft Prices On The Rise As Country Struggles To Become Self-Sufficient In Aviation
By Simple Flying: Russia's domestic aerospace is still feeling pressure from years of sanctions.

KLM Obtains Court Injunction to Halt Ground Staff Strike at Schiphol
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Dutch flag carrier KLM has secured an emergency court injunction blocking thousands of ground staff at its hub at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport from going on strike next Wednesday in a dispute over wages.

Canadian airports return to normal after bomb threats disrupt schedules
By Skies Magazine: Security threats affected airports in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver.

AirAsia makes first post-pandemic aircraft purchase with firm orders for 50 more A321XLRs
By FlightGlobal: AirAsia has signed for 50 additional Airbus A321XLR aircraft, placing its first order since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Etihad expands US network with inaugural A350 service to Atlanta
By AeroTime: Etihad has expanded its reach in the US market with the launch of its inaugural service from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta using its A350 aircraft.

Etihad Starts Route to Its Newest U.S. Airport

SkyDrive raises JPY 8.3 billion to advance eVTOL type certification and ground and flight tests
By Urban Air Mobility News: SkyDrive Inc has raised JPY 8.3 billion in pre-series D funding through a third-party allotment. The funding round was led by MUFG Bank, Ltd with investments from Suzuki Motor Corporation, East Japan Railway Company, Kyushu Railway Company and seven other companies.

Another sign of Boeing’s improving MAX 8 inventory
By AirInsight: Boeing's MAX 8 inventory is clearing fast—delivery pace is improving. Data shows a turnaround is underway. A comeback is in motion.