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ch-aviation • Hilka Birns

New Zealand approves NZD845,000 loan for Air Napier fleet upgrades and debt refinancing

The New Zealand government has approved an NZD845,000 (about $475,000) loan for regional carrier Air Napier. The funding will support essential fleet upgrades and refinance existing debt, providing targeted public financing for the airline’s near-term operational and balance-sheet needs.

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2026-11-04T17:55:25.209928-08:00

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ch-aviation • Vanja Popovic

Aircalin to start A350 ops on services to Australia

By ch-aviation: Aircalin Executive Manager to the CEO and GM Yann Genay,.

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2026-11-04T17:15:27.789167-08:00

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Retired jet engines find a second life powering AI data centers

By AeroTime: AI data centers can wait years for grid power. Generators built from retired jet engines offer a faster way to bring servers online.

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2026-11-04T17:34:20.346976-08:00

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ch-aviation • Dirk Andrei Salcedo

French Polynesia's Air Tahiti faces strike-breaking claim

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2026-11-04T16:35:27.978564-08:00

North America Airline Industry & Market Trends Airlines

FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

Allegiant narrows loss as capacity cuts help boost fares

By FlightGlobal: The low-cost carrier shrank flying by nearly 6% year-on-year in the third quarter, which helped increase unit revenue. Allegiant Air's move to pull back summer flying appears to be paying off, as higher fares help to offset surging fuel costs.

Also: Seeking Alpha

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2026-11-04T14:04:55.075999-08:00

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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Gulfstream deliveries rise as General Dynamics aerospace profit climbs 19%

By AeroTime: Gulfstream delivered 40 jets in Q3 2026 as parent General Dynamics reported a 19.3% rise in aerospace operating earnings and a $25.4 billion backlog.

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2026-11-04T13:34:19.330362-08:00

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CNBC • Lora Kolodny

SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile service

By CNBC: SpaceX struck a multiyear deal with Qualcomm to build out base stations for its Starlink Mobile cellular network.

Also: Seeking Alpha and interestingengineering.com

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2026-11-04T06:04:46.691272-08:00

Airline Industry & Market Trends Policy & Regulation Airlines

Skift • Meghna Maharishi

What the FTC Wants to Know About How Airlines Set Fares

By Skift: Airline pricing is once again under scrutiny. The FTC wants details on the companies’ pricing methods. The companies have 45 days to respond.

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2026-11-04T12:34:23.689440-08:00

New Zealand approves NZD845,000 loan for Air Napier fleet upgrades and debt refinancing

Aircalin to start A350 ops on services to Australia

Retired jet engines find a second life powering AI data centers

French Polynesia's Air Tahiti faces strike-breaking claim

Allegiant narrows loss as capacity cuts help boost fares

Gulfstream deliveries rise as General Dynamics aerospace profit climbs 19%

SpaceX signs deal with Qualcomm to provide network technology for U.S. mobile service

What the FTC Wants to Know About How Airlines Set Fares

New Zealand backs Air Napier with $475k loan

Aircalin to start A350 ops on services to Australia

Retired jet engines find a second life powering AI data centers

French Polynesia's Air Tahiti faces strike-breaking claim

Allegiant narrows loss as capacity cuts help boost fares

Gulfstream deliveries rise as General Dynamics aerospace profit climbs 19%

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Avolon Finalizes Order for 140 Boeing 737-10 Jets

US's Fly Alliance sells charter, maintenance certificates

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