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Last Updated: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, 9:50 PM PDT
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Reuters
VietJet to receive first Boeing 737 MAX on Sunday, more than nine years after ordering
By Reuters: This is a breaking news story. Full coverage will be available soon.
Bloomberg
• Leen Al-Rashdan
Garuda taps Singapore Airlines executive as finance director to shore up finances and drive international expansion
By Bloomberg: Garuda Indonesia’s parent has appointed a new finance director to the airline, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the state-owned carrier attempts to improve its balance sheet and expand its international network.
Aviacionline
• Pablo Diaz
US Department of Transportation Revokes Antitrust Immunity, Terminates Delta–Aeromexico Joint Cooperation Agreement
By Aviacionline: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized its decision to terminate the Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico, revoking the antitrust immunity (ATI) that shielded their alliance.
Aviation Week
• Patrick Veillette
Aircraft Lightning Strike Risks and Inspection/Grounding Best Practices
By Aviation Week: Pre-flight and post-fight inspections should include grounding and bonding straps that protect the aircraft from lightning strikes.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
IndiGo A321neo (6E2776) Diverts to Vishakhapatnam After Severe Right‑Engine Vibrations
By Aviation Source: IndiGo flight 6E2776, an A321neo departing for Delhi, returned to Vishakhapatnam (VTZ) after experiencing severe vibrations from its RH engine.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
American Airlines Flight AA2574 (B737-800) Returns to St. Louis After Smoke Reported in Cabin on Sept. 12
By Aviation Source: American Airlines flight AA2574, a B737-800 departing for Phoenix, made a return to St. Louis on 12 September after reporting smoke in cabin.
ch-aviation
• Dominik Sipinski
Royal Air Philippines Eyes Widebody Freighters, Plans to Triple Fleet
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