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Last Updated: Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, 5:49 PM PST
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CBS News
• Sharyn Alfonsi
Boeing whistleblower says "thousands" of faulty or nonconforming parts go missing during plane production
By CBS News: A whistleblower says he was not surprised when a panel on a Boeing airplane blew off in the Oregon sky.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
Global Air Travel Demand Continues to Rise in October
By Aviation Source: Demand for air travel remained strong globally in October, with IATA reporting a 7.1% year-on-year increase for the month.
Bloomberg
• Alex Vasquez
Passenger Attempts to Divert Mexican Flight to US by Force
By Bloomberg: A passenger on a domestic flight in Mexico attempted to divert the plane to the US by force on Sunday, according to Volaris, one of the country’s main airlines.
m.economictimes.com
Man after receiving death threats diverts Mexican flight to US by force
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Simple Flying
• Omar Memon
Kit Aircraft To Certification: The History Of Epic Aircraft
By Simple Flying: The upgraded aircraft received airworthiness certification in 2019. .
dronelife.com
• Miriam McNabb
Texas Lawmaker Proposes Drones for School Security: A “Less-Lethal” Solution
By dronelife.com: Texas considers drones for school security, proposing UAVs with less-lethal measures to enhance safety and address funding gaps.
Times of India
• Times Of India
Plane-shaped balloon lands in Rajasthan, third from Pakistan in 35 days
By Times of India: A balloon resembling a Pakistan International Airlines plane landed in Rajasthan, India, sparking security concerns. This marks the third such inciden.
Simple Flying
• John Pullen
San Antonio International Airport Set To Begin Construction On $1.4 Billion Terminal
By Simple Flying: The airport is slated to open a brand-new terminal to accommodate growing passenger volumes. .
