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AINonline

Europe advances Controller–Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC): implications for airlines and ATC

AINonline reports: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.

2025-10-16T17:18:43.547734-07:00

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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, 5:19 PM PDT

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AINonline

Canada advances rules for out-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations

By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.

2025-10-16T17:18:43.937700-07:00

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Reuters • Dan Catchpole; Allison Lampert

Hackers hijack PA systems at Canadian and U.S. airports to broadcast pro‑Hamas, anti‑Trump messages

By Reuters: Hackers took over the public address systems on Tuesday at four airports, three in Canada and one in the United States, to broadcast messages praising Hamas and criticizing President Donald Trump, according to officials and news reports.

Wings

Public information systems at Victoria and Kelowna airports hacked with pro‑Hamas messages

Financial Express

Hackers Breach North American Airport PA Systems, Broadcast Pro-Palestinian and Anti‑Trump Messages; Investigations Underway

2025-10-16T15:56:39.595515-07:00

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ch-aviation

Private equity firms eye takeover of Australia’s Alliance Airlines

By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Private equity eyes Australia's Alliance Airlines - report” today!.

2025-10-16T16:23:38.514096-07:00

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Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram; Arpan Chaturvedi

Father of Air India pilot in June crash that killed 260 asks Supreme Court for independent probe (seeking causes beyond pilot action)

By Reuters: The 91-year-old father of the Air India pilot in a June crash that killed 260 has asked India's Supreme Court to order an independent investigation that takes into account causes other than pilot action, sources familiar with the matter said.

Times of India

Father of AI 171 pilot asks India’s Supreme Court for independent probe, calls preliminary report 'profoundly flawed'

Times of India

Supreme Court Petition Demands Independent Probe, Alleges Flaws in AAIB Report on Air India Flight AI171 Crash

Also: Business Standard, Financial Express, The Independent, Economic Times and 8 more

2025-10-16T13:00:04.244807-07:00

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Bloomberg • Bob Van Voris

777 Partners Co-Founder Josh Wander Charged With Alleged $500M Fraud

By Bloomberg: Josh Wander, the co-founder of Miami investment firm 777 Partners, was charged with conspiracy and fraud for allegedly cheating lenders and investors in the firm out of almost $500 million.

Also: New York Times and Bloomberg Law

2025-10-16T13:04:04.092590-07:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

JetBlue Mosaic Changes: Easier Family Qualification for Elite Status, Fewer Complimentary Drinks

By PaxEx.Aero: Traveling with kids could make it easier to earn elite status in the JetBlue TrueBlue program starting next year. But that benefit will come with fewer free drinks on board.