ch-aviation
• Dirk Andrei Salcedo
JD Logistics Airlines has increased its registered capital from CNY1.1 billion ($163.8 million) to CNY1.6 billion ($238.3 million), a 43% rise. The move strengthens the cargo carrier’s capitalization as it operates Airbus A330-200 freighters from Nantong.
Reuters
• David Shepardson
By Reuters: US Transportation Security Administration officers will no longer be able to sit while checking IDs at US airport checkpoints, the agency and a major union said Tuesday.
Skift
• Meghna Maharishi
By Skift: Alaska Airlines is adding premium economy seats and business class suites to its Boeing 787s and select transcontinental routes operated on its 737 Max 10s.
Skift
• Peden Doma Bhutia
By Skift: India is in talks with China about allowing Indian aircraft to use airspace over Xinjiang, following the Pakistan airspace closure.
Flying Magazine
• Meg Godlewski
By Flying Magazine: Emergency leap into a cornfield assists four survivors following an unscheduled off-airport landing.
ch-aviation
• Luciano Braganca
By ch-aviation: The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed a USD260,868 civil penalty against ExcelAire (XLS, Islip) for alleged unauthorised charter operations.
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: New €100 million facility can build up to 48 aircraft per year as German manufacturer prepares a rare competitor to ATR in the regional Deutsche Aircraft has opened its new final assembly line for the D328eco at Leipzig/Halle Airport, with capacity to produce up to 48 regional turboprops per year.
Reuters
By Reuters: The head of Airbus’ jetmaking arm voiced strong backing for Airbus delivery targets for 2026 despite an industrial snag.
The Daily Debrief
One concise daily briefing across aviation, defense and space—key developments, corroborating sources, and the context leaders need to act.
Vertical Mag
• Vertical Aerospace Press Release
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Air Data News
• Ricardo Meier
Bloomberg
• Satid Sutipanya, Suttinee Yuvejwattana
