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Bloomberg • Allyson Versprille

FAA Chief Defends Cutting Flights During Shutdown, Citing Safety

Bloomberg reports: Cutting flights across 40 major airports during the US government shutdown earlier this year was necessary to protect the safety of the flying public, the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration plans to tell lawmakers on Tuesday.

2025-12-15T17:03:36.706012-08:00

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CNBC • Leslie Josephs

Frontier Airlines replaces CEO Barry Biffle with carrier's president James Dempsey

By CNBC: Frontier Airlines is replacing its CEO, Barry Biffle, with the carrier's president.

FlightGlobal

Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle Departs; Airline Gives No Reason

Aviation Source

Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle Steps Down; James G. Dempsey Named Interim CEO

Also: CAPA, View from the Wing, The Points Guy, Airline Geeks, Wall Street Journal, Aviation Week, Seeking Alpha and 3 more

2025-12-15T14:00:34.090202-08:00

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ch-aviation

Parent firm redeems bonds to avert Korean Air share dilution

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2025-12-15T17:24:18.213152-08:00

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Associated Press

Small plane crashes while attempting emergency landing in central Mexico, killing at least seven

By Associated Press: A small plane has crashed in central Mexico while attempting an emergency landing, killing at least seven people.

Times of India

Mexico: Private jet crashes into rooftop during emergency landing attempt, killing seven; major fire forces evacuations

Times of India

Private jet crashes during emergency landing in central Mexico, at least seven dead — new footage shows final moments

Also: CTV News, The Independent, ABC News, Mint India and Toronto Star

2025-12-15T15:38:49.569347-08:00

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dronelife.com • Miriam McNabb

Spaceport Cornwall and National Drone Hub launch UK BVLOS and autonomy testing programme

By dronelife.com: Spaceport Cornwall and the National Drone Hub launch a new UK drone testing project to support BVLOS and advanced autonomous systems.

ukaviation.news

Spaceport Cornwall partners with National Drone Hub to expand uncrewed systems testing | UK Aviation News

Also: Aviation Source, Regional Gateway and aeromorning.com

2025-12-15T08:27:08.213530-08:00

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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Joby Eyes 2026 Passenger Air Taxi Service After 2025 Public Demonstrations and Piloted Transitions

By Flying Magazine: Joby’s air taxi in 2025 completed public demonstrations, piloted transition flights, and point-to-point trips.

Aviation Source

Joby Aviation Concludes 2025 with Successful eVTOL Demonstrations at Japan’s Fuji Speedway

Joby Aviation

Joby Demonstrates Global eVTOL Commercial Readiness with Piloted Flights in Japan, Advances Toward FAA Certification

Also: Joby Aviation and Business Wire

2025-12-15T13:06:31.131964-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Republic Airways names Matt Koscal CEO-designate for 2026 as Mesa Air Group integration continues

By FlightGlobal: Regional airline company Repubic Airways Holdings has revealed more details of its leadership transition plan amid ongoing efforts to integrate Mesa Air Group.

2025-12-15T16:21:34.537395-08:00

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