FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
EVA Air board approves 787-9 purchase plus 777-300ER leases and upgrades
By FlightGlobal: Taiwanese carrier EVA Air's board has approved the purchase of four Boeing 787-9s, as well as measures relating to its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. The board approved the 787 transaction on 26 December, valuing the agreement at up to $1.94 billion.
Dj's Aviation
Boeing Confirms New 787 Order from EVA Air
Air Data News
EVA Air approves $1.94bn order for four Boeing 787-9s
Airline Geeks
• Zach Vasile
American Airlines Acquires Stake in Republic Airways Following Republic–Mesa Merger
By Airline Geeks: The carrier received shares in connection with the merger of Republic and Mesa last month.
South China Morning Post
• SCMP Editorial
Hong Kong launches aircraft-recycling training centre to build local MRO and recycling industry
By South China Morning Post: A new training centre is set to provide technicians with a new range of skills and bring an industrial chain to Hong Kong.
dronelife.com
• Miriam McNabb
FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Critical Components to Covered List, Halts New Approvals — What Operators and Manufacturers Need to Know
By dronelife.com: The FCC has added foreign-made drones and critical components to its Covered List, blocking new approvals while existing fleets remain legal.
thebulkheadseat.com
• Profile Phpid=; Anthony Losanno
American Unveils Dallas Overhaul with New 13-Bank Schedule and Infrastructure Upgrades
By thebulkheadseat.com: American Airlines is preparing to overhaul its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) schedule and infrastructure as it reshapes operations to better support its future at its largest hub.
World Airline News
American Airlines restructures operations at its largest hub, DFW
MercoPress
• MercoPress Staff
Argentina Grants LATAM Full License to Operate Domestic Flights Amid Milei Market Reforms
By MercoPress: Argentina's Libertarian Government of President Javier Milei has granted Chile's Latam Airlines a full license to operate any domestic flight the company wishes to offer with the aircraft of its choice, thus making it an internal competitor to other carriers serving the market.
Simple Flying
• Luke Bodell
Retro Livery: Cathay Pacific Revives "Lettuce Leaf Sandwich" On A350 For 80th Anniversary
By Simple Flying: The classic livery could also feature on other Cathay aircraft.
