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Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 5:06 AM PST
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IATA: Governments in 26 countries hold $1.12bn of airlines' funds — 93% in Africa and the Middle East
By ch-aviation: Governments across 26 countries are holding USD1.12 billion in airline funds, with Africa and the Middle East accounting for 93% of the total, according to the International Air...
Tow-tractor instructor distracted while training pushes Malta Air 737-800 into Stansted blast fence
By FlightGlobal: UK investigators believe a tow-tractor instructor was focused on training another driver when the vehicle pushed a Boeing 737-800 into the blast fence at London Stansted.
NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy calls proposed rollback of Washington, D.C. airspace safety rules 'shameful'
By AeroTime: NTSB Chair, Jennifer Homendy has described proposed legislation that would reduce safety in the skies of Washington DC as “shameful”.
JetBlue’s First Lounge to Debut at JFK: Here’s a Look Inside
By Skift: JetBlue is set to debut its first-ever lounge at New York’s JFK on December 18, and has plans to open another in Boston in 2026.
Airbus, partners complete new fello’fly wake-energy retrieval trials, advancing formation‑flying fuel‑savings
By airlinergs.com: Airbus, alongside their partners, has successfully completed a new phase of trials for Airbus’ fello’fly project.
US discounters adapt networks as widespread capacity cuts change market dynamics
By FlightGlobal: Most US discounters have been undergoing a painful period of contraction over the past several months, which has seen carriers enact sweeping network capacity cuts - opening new opportunities in some markets.
Saudi regulator selects Jazeera Airways and Beond to establish national charter carriers in kingdom
By FlightGlobal: Saudi Arabia's civil aviation regulator has selected Kuwait's Jazeera Airways and the premium leisure carrier Beond to establish charter operations in the kingdom.