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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

Reuters reports: 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.

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

Today In Aviation

Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, 3:57 PM PDT

2025-10-16T15:57:24.902758-07:00 2025-10-16T15:57:24.902758-07:00 (2025-10-16T15:57:24.902758-07:00)

Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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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.

Also: Business Standard, Financial Express, The Independent, Economic Times and 8 more
2025-10-16T13:00:04.244807-07:00
Frequent-flyer programs   PaxEx   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
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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.

2025-10-16T11:10:37.576221-07:00
North America   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
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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
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Abra Group weighs fleet crossover for Avianca, Gol and Wamos as it plans to station hundreds of narrow- and widebodies

By FlightGlobal: With fleet flexibility taking high priority for Abra Group, the Latin American airline company is keeping an open mind about where it will station hundreds of incoming narrowbody and widebody jets.

Also: Reuters and enginecowl.com
2025-10-16T12:30:42.294575-07:00