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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, 11:01 PM PST
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Vietjet to restart COMAC jet operations after one-month pause, boosting Chinese planemaker’s international push
By Reuters: Vietnamese budget airline Vietjet plans to resume the use of COMAC jets next week after a one-month hiatus, according to two sources familiar with the matter, reinvigorating the Chinese planemaker's international expansion.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Advances $31.5B FAA ATC Modernisation, Seeks Presidential Input on Lead Contractor
By FlightGlobal: Transportation secretary Sean Duffy says President Trump will have input on selecting the lead contractor for the FAA's $31.5 billion air traffic control modernisation, with the decision expected within weeks.
Ural Airlines signs lease for at least ten Irkut MC-21 narrowbodies
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New Google Report Shows Indians Travel More, Spend More, and Choose Meaning Over Price
By Skift: Indian travelers are redefining the global travel market with a shift from bargain hunting to identity-driven travel.
Loong Air launches IPO process as Chinese carrier seeks capital for expansion
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Viasat Amara to power streaming-capable inflight Wi‑Fi across Azerbaijan Airlines' new fleet
By Runway Girl: Viasat and Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) have officially signed a strategic agreement at the Dubai Airshow 2025 to introduce high-speed, streaming-capable in-flight Wi-Fi across the airline’s new fleet.
China Eastern to acquire full ownership of MRO unit STARCO for $96 million
By ch-aviation: China Eastern Airlines (MU, Shanghai Hongqiao) is set to become the sole owner of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) entity STARCO after agreeing to...