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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 10:09 PM PDT
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Aviacionline
• Pablo Diaz
US DOT Disapproves Aeromexico, Volaris and VivaAerobus Schedule Filings, Citing 'Egregious' Breaches by Mexico
By Aviacionline: The U.S. DOT has taken decisive retaliatory action, disapproving existing and proposed schedules for Aeromexico, Volaris, and VivaAerobus. The move is a direct response to Mexico's "egregious" breaches of the Air Transport Agreement, including a cargo ban and "arbitrary" slot confiscations at AICM.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
NASA’s X-59A supersonic test jet will rely on forward-facing cameras — pilot has no direct forward view
By The War Zone: The pilot will use video cameras to see through the plane's long nose, a feature that could become standard on future supersonic planes.
New York Times
• Mark Walker
28-Year-Old Stabs Two Teenagers on Chicago–Frankfurt Flight, Forcing Diversion to Boston
By New York Times: A 28-year-old man stabbed two teenagers during a flight from Chicago to Frankfurt, according to federal prosecutors.
The War Zone
• Thomas Newdick
Lockheed Skunk Works X-59 QueSST Completes First Flight, Paving Way for Low‑Boom Supersonic Travel
By The War Zone: The Skunk Works-built X-59, which could revolutionize supersonic travel, made its first flight from the U.S. Air Force’s Plant 42 in Palmdale, California.
ch-aviation
• CH-Aviation Staff
Juneyao Air parent re-pledges additional 25.33 million shares — further collateralisation raises liquidity questions
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(FR) Ryanair continues to bet on Jordan
By aerobuzz.fr: Pour la saison hiver 2025-26, Ryanair annonce l’ouverture de 18 lignes entre l’Europe et Amman en Jordanie. C’est moins qu’en 2023 (25 lignes), mais la low cost irlandaise maintient son objectif de 50 liaisons européennes vers la Jordanie d’ici quelques années.
Breitflyte
• Joe Breitfeller
Air Lease Corporation Announces the Placement of One Airbus A321neo with Sun PhuQuoc Airways
By Breitflyte: Air Lease Corporation has today announced the placement of one new Airbus A321neo on long-term lease to Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways. The aircraft is scheduled to be delivered to the airline startup in 2027.
