BizAv Aircraft Finance & Leasing

AINonline • Amy Wilder

Wheels Up begins Phenom connectivity retrofit and seals sale‑and‑leaseback of 10 jets to speed modernization

Wheels Up has begun retrofitting connectivity on its Embraer Phenom light‑jet fleet while completing a sale‑and‑leaseback with an institutional capital provider covering 10 aircraft. The dual actions are intended to accelerate fleet modernization and expand onboard connectivity for its light‑jet segment.

Also: Airline Economics

2025-12-23T09:12:16.986209-08:00

North America Airline Industry & Market Trends

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Despite 42% Drop in Profits, Southwest Is the Top U.S. Airline Stock YTD

By CNBC: Southwest's stock has gained nearly 24% so far this year, more than any other airline.

2025-12-23T09:51:41.619667-08:00

M&A Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends

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ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

Bolivia weighs privatization — government considers private suitors for Boliviana de Aviación

By ch-aviation: Want to learn more about BoA - Boliviana de Aviación? Subscribe now and never miss a critical update with our news feed, alerts and newsletters!.

2025-12-23T09:28:54.591584-08:00

GA BizAv AI Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

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AINonline • Matt Thurber

King Air B200 Lands Safely after Garmin Emergency Autoland Activation

By AINonline: Pressurization problem led to engagement of emergency descent mode.

2025-12-23T09:30:09.190301-08:00

Leadership Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC)

Cathay Pacific • News Release

Cathay Group chair Patrick Healy to retire 13 May 2026; Guy Bradley new chair appointed

By Cathay Pacific: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 The Cathay Group today announced that Mr. Patrick Healy will step down as Chair of the Board on 13 May 2026 and retire...

Breitflyte

Cathay Group names Guy Bradley as chairman, succeeding Patrick Healy effective May 13, 2026

Aviation Week

Cathay Pacific chairman Patrick Healy to retire in May 2026 after six‑year tenure

Also: Airline Economics, South China Morning Post and Aviation Week

2025-12-23T03:40:21.885698-08:00

MRO FlightSim Aviation Safety & Regulation Workforce & Skills Development

AINonline • Stuart “Kipp” Lau

Preparing for and Managing Rejected Takeoffs — Pre‑Flight Planning and Post‑Incident Handling

By AINonline: Performing a rejected takeoff is the easy part, but pre- and post-incident requires more thought.

2025-12-23T07:45:00.485539-08:00

MRO North America Aviation Safety & Regulation Defense Industry & Major Contractors Policy & Regulation

FAA

FAA Proposes $15.7M Civil Penalty Against Aery Aviation for Unapproved Learjet Modifications

By FAA: The FAA alleges Aery installed equipment on various Learjets for banner- and target-tow operations without performing the required maintenance or maintaining the required documentation.

AINonline

FAA Alleges Unairworthy Learjet Operations by Aery Aviation — $15.7M Fine Proposed Over Unauthorized Banner/Target Towing

2025-12-22T09:19:10.939807-08:00

AI PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends

Skift • Saniya Zanpure

OTAs Post Record Revenues, But AI Platforms Could Disintermediate Airline Distribution

By Skift: OTAs are posting record revenues, and the top four still dominate. But they face a major shift if AI platforms bypass them altogether.

2025-12-23T09:11:29.416378-08:00

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