The Air Current
• Will Guisbond
The Air Current
• Will Guisbond
Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, 10:57 AM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Rolls‑Royce says Trent XWB‑97 dust‑ingestion upgrades exceed expectations, could double time‑on‑wing
By FlightGlobal: Enhanced hot-section components designed to double time-on-wing for the Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine in harsh operating conditions are beating expectations during ongoing dust-ingestion testing, the UK propulsion specialist says.
ch-aviation
• CH-Aviation Staff
Maldives' BeOnd picks UAE for second AOC, eyes fleet growth
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Middle East
Airports
Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management
Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact
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Airways Magazine
• Lorne Philpot
US to Fund Security Upgrades at Cairo International Airport
By Airways Magazine: The United States has agreed to fund security upgrades at Cairo International Airport, Egypt's primary air hub.
Reuters
• Gabriel Araujo
Iberia targets 25% capacity boost to Brazil in 2026 on back of new Airbus jets
By Reuters: Spanish airline Iberia aims to expand substantially in Brazil for the second year in a row in 2026, an executive said, as new Airbus jets help the IAG carrier open more routes in Latin America's largest country.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
U.S. rescinds Biden-era rule requiring cash compensation for carrier-caused flight delays
By Reuters: President Donald Trump's administration said on Friday it was formally withdrawing a plan by his predecessor to require airlines to pay passengers cash compensation when U.S.
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CNBC,
The Independent,
South China Morning Post,
The Independent and
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Inflight Online
• Satu Dahl
Thai Airways marks 65th anniversary in London, announces new fleet additions and service upgrades
By Inflight Online: Thai Airways marked its 65th anniversary in London with announcements about its new fleet, service enhancements and more.
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Airways Magazine
China
Supply Chain
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
Export Controls & Trade Compliance
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Reuters
• Lewis Jackson
A new rare earth crisis is brewing as yttrium shortages spread
By Reuters: Global supplies of the rare earth element yttrium are running low due to Chinese export restrictions, sparking fears of shortages and surging costs that could hit aerospace, energy and semiconductor production.
