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LATAM Airlines — Route network, fleet and order update

Operator update covering LATAM’s route network changes, strategic fleet developments and recent aircraft order activity. The package aggregates service launches and suspensions, fleet renewals and procurement moves plus related start‑up activity, bankruptcies and partnership or M&A developments that affect network capacity planning.

2025-12-28T10:35:28.042138-08:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

UZGA flies LMS-901 'Baikal' in maiden flight with domestically produced VK-800 engine

By FlightGlobal: Russian airframer UZGA has carried out the maiden flight of an LMS-901 Baikal aircraft fitted with its VK-800 engine. The single-engined Baikal is a new nine-seat utility aircraft design which was originally powered by the GE Aerospace H80.

2025-12-28T10:30:20.090040-08:00

ATC Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

One Mile at a Time • Ben Schlappig

Near-collision at Houston IAH after pilot turns wrong way on takeoff

By One Mile at a Time: A frightening takeoff incident at Houston Airport put two planes on a collision course, as one plane turned right instead of left.

Also: Paddle Your Own Kanoo and View from the Wing

2025-12-28T03:20:58.221569-08:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs ATC Airports Accident Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Aviation24 • Bart Noëth

Moscow airports grounded after drone strikes; hundreds of flights canceled or delayed

By Aviation24: Moscow’s major airports were forced to temporarily halt flights and impose strict airspace restrictions overnight following what Russian authorities.

2025-12-28T05:06:45.332765-08:00

Europe Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

The Guardian • Guardian staff reporter

Mount Etna Erupts, Ash Cloud Triggers Red Aviation Notice Affecting Sicily and Mediterranean Airspace

By The Guardian: Italy's most active volcano erupted on Saturday, prompting scientists to issue a red Volcano Observatory notice for aviation, signalling a potential risk for aircraft.

2025-12-28T03:06:31.253824-08:00

eVTOL Middle East Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

IEEE • Elan Head

Joby Aviation Secures Dubai Deal — First Commercial Air Taxi Service to Launch in 2026

By IEEE: Joby Aviation is on the verge of making urban air mobility a reality with its exclusive air taxi deal in Dubai.

2025-12-28T06:54:54.099177-08:00

Frequent-flyer programs PaxEx Airline Industry & Market Trends

Skift • Meghna Maharishi

5 Trends in Airline Loyalty That Defined 2025

By Skift: In 2025, loyalty programs have become one of most important assets as the airline industry tilts more toward wealthier travelers.

2025-12-28T05:27:31.635930-08:00

China eVTOL Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC)

prototypingchina.com • Marcus Hale

China’s Lanying R6000 completes first flight — world’s largest 6‑ton‑class tiltrotor with 550 km/h cruise and 4,000 km range

By prototypingchina.com: IN A NUTSHELL China’s Lanying R6000 completed its first flight on December 28, 2025, in Sichuan. It is the world’s first 6-ton-class tiltrotor, blending VTOL agility and fixed-wing speed.

2025-12-28T06:10:03.848721-08:00

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