FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 2:49 PM PST
2025-11-18T14:49:13.588318-08:00 2025-11-18T14:49:13.588318-08:00 (2025-11-18T14:49:13.588318-08:00)
PaxEx
North America
Airline Industry & Market Trends
Policy & Regulation
Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Airlines Shut Down Secret Program That Sold Millions of Passenger Flight Records to U.S. Government
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The U.S. government program selling millions of passenger flight records has been shut down due to privacy concerns and opposition.
ch-aviation
Air Peace says SmartLynx collapse cost it $15m and caused widespread flight disruptions
By ch-aviation: Air Peace (P4, Lagos) has blamed USD15 million in losses and widespread flight disruptions last week on SmartLynx Airlines (6Y, Riga), which it claimed...
Leadership
Airports
Airline Industry & Market Trends
Aviation Safety & Regulation
Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management
Policy & Regulation
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Aviacionline
• Edgardo Gimenez Mazó
(ES) Changes in Bolivian aviation: new heads take office at BoA, NAABOL and the DGAC
By Aviacionline: Cambios en la aviación boliviana: asumen nuevos titulares de BoA, NAABOL y la DGAC Desde Cochabamba, el gobierno oficializó a las nuevas autoridades. La reestructuración apunta a solucionar los problemas operativos alertados por la industria.
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AirInsight
Runway Girl
• Mary Kirby
Gilat reports strong uptake of multi‑orbit 'Stellar Blu Sidewinder' ESAs as airlines roll out multi‑orbit in‑flight connectivity
By Runway Girl: Gilat has shipped hundreds of its Gilat Stellar Blu ‘Sidewinder’ multi-orbit ESA to date and the hardware “has gained about 300,000 flight hours." The firm is ramp up its ESA capacity to support customers.
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
Etihad to equip entire fleet with Viasat Amara in‑flight connectivity
By Runway Girl: Etihad Airways will deploy Viasat's next-generation connectivity solution, Viasat Amara, across its entire fleet as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver a world-class guest experience.
Middle East
Supply Chain
Military Aircraft Procurement
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Defense Industry & Major Contractors
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Breaking Defense
• Michael Marrow
Embraer drops proposal for Saudi C-390 final assembly, shifts to UAE
By Breaking Defense: “To be honest with you, my perspective is that for the C-390, there is no way to have two completion centers in the region,” said Bosco da Costa Jr., the CEO of Embraer’s defense business.
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APAC Defence Reporter
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AeroTime
• Ian Molyneaux
IndiaOne Air signs LOI with De Havilland for up to 10 Twin Otter Series 300‑G aircraft
By AeroTime: De Havilland Canada has announced that IndiaOne Air has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire up to ten Twin Otter Series 300-G aircraft.
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De Havilland and
Skies Magazine
