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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, 5:17 AM PDT
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Airline Weekly
• Jay Shabat; Meghna Maharishi
U.S. Government Shutdown: How It’s Affecting Air Travel and Aviation Services
By Airline Weekly: In part one of this week's show, Jay and Meghna discuss the latest developments regarding the U.S. government shutdown and its impact on air travel. In.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Ambulance Citation XLS crash inquiry probes evidence of smoke and spin during descent
By FlightGlobal: 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.
Skift
• Darin Graham
Oman Air CEO: App ‘Blew Our Minds’ After Hitting 91% of Direct Sales
By Skift: Oman Air CEO Con Korfiatis discussed the airline’s digital overhaul and focus on direct sales and premium travel.
Flying Magazine
• Zach Vasile
Senators Push to Expand Federal Student Loan Access for Pilot Training
By Flying Magazine: A group of senators is pushing to give students enrolled in aviation programs and Part 141 flight training increased access to federal loan aid.
FlightGlobal
• Alfred Chua
ANA to close medium-haul low-cost AirJapan brand at end of March 2026
By FlightGlobal: Japan's ANA Holdings will shutter its medium-haul low-cost brand AirJapan from end-March 2026, barely two years after it began operations.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
Cebu Pacific leases two Bulgaria Air A320s for peak season
By AeroTime: Cebu Pacific has entered into a damp lease deal with Bulgaria Air for two A320ceo aircraft, adding capacity to meet demand during the busy peak travel season.
caasint.com
• Eddie Saunders
Ascend Airways Malaysia obtains full AOC and Air Service Permit
By caasint.com: Ascend Airways Malaysia has officially received its AOC and ASP licenses. It will begin operations this November.
