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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, 7:57 AM PST
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Joby Aviation
Joby Starts Power‑On Testing of First FAA‑Conforming eVTOL, Advancing Type‑Certification TIA Milestone
By Joby Aviation: TIA testing is part of the final stage of the FAA Type Certification process and today’s achievement marks a critical milestone on Joby’s path to commercialization.
AeroTime
• Avia Solutions Group
FL Technics expands Kaunas engine shop from five to eight bays to boost CFM56 maintenance capacity
By AeroTime: FL Technics Engine Services has expanded its Kaunas, Lithuania, engine shop from five to eight bays to meet rising global demand for CFM56 engine maintenance.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Airbus advances fuel-cell development, targets year‑end technology milestone for ZEROe programme
By FlightGlobal: Airbus continues to work on key elements of a hydrogen fuel cell system for its ZEROe programme as it closes in on a critical technology milestone by year-end.
ch-aviation
Eastern Airways lays off staff as administration looms
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AeroTime
• Goda Labanauskaite
airBaltic posts €6M Q3 profit despite passenger drop
By AeroTime: Latvian airline airBaltic posts €6 million net profit in the third quarter of 2025, with revenues rising despite a drop in passenger numbers.
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
Korean Air Completes Phase 2 of K‑UAM Grand Challenge with Korea’s First Verified Urban Air Mobility Flights
By Runway Girl: Korean Air has successfully completed the Phase 2 of the Korean Urban Air Mobility (K-UAM) Grand Challenge, marking Korea’s first verified demonstration of urban air mobility operations in a metropolitan environment.
Cargo Facts
• Yael Katzwer
Lodd Autonomous to begin Abu Dhabi demo flights of hybrid VTOLs for middle-mile cargo delivery in 2Q26
By Cargo Facts: Lodd Autonomous will begin demonstration flights in Abu Dhabi of its hybrid VTOL aircraft for middle-mile delivery.
