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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 8:41 PM PDT
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Philippine Airlines to spend $315mn on widebody refurbs
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SpiceJet Leases Airbus A340-300s from Legend Airlines for Daily Delhi–Bangkok Service
By aeroroutes.com: Published at 0100PDT / 0800GMT 14OCT25 Indian carrier SpiceJet this past weekend once again added leased Airbus A340-300 aircraft to its operation, primarily operating Delhi – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi route.

NBAA-BACE Kicks Off Despite Weather: Dierks Bentley Keynote and Aircraft Orders Reported
By FlightGlobal: Despite inclement weather, including forecast dust storms, forcing the closure of the NBAA-BACE static display on the show's first day, the event still kicked off in grand style with a keynote speech - and the odd song - from country music star Dierks Bentley.

Singapore Parliament Approves Departure Levy to Fund Sustainable Aviation Fuel
By Bloomberg: Singapore’s parliament passed a bill on Tuesday introducing a fixed levy on departing flights to cut emissions and support the use of sustainable aviation fuel by airlines.

Sichuan Airlines parent raises capital by 182%
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GE scales Catalyst production and aftermarket support ahead of Beechcraft Denali’s 2026 entry
By FlightGlobal: GE Aerospace is scaling up production and aftermarket support for its Catalyst turboprop ahead of the Beechcraft Denali's anticipated 2026 service entry, following FAA certification of the 1,200-1,400shp engine in February.

KKR-backed BOND revealed as buyer behind Bombardier’s $1.7B order for 50 private jets
By Reuters: BOND, a new private aviation company backed by U.S. investment firm KKR , was disclosed on Tuesday as the customer behind a June $1.7 billion order for 50 Bombardier private jets and aftermarket services.