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Last Updated: Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, 10:48 PM PST
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Yivtol showcases ultralight personal eVTOL at Aero Asia as it targets personal air mobility
By AINonline: Yivtol was one of several eVTOL aircraft developers at the Aero Asia show.
Explained: How Airports Manage Wildlife Hazards
By Airways Magazine: Most bird strikes occur during takeoff, landing, or initial climb, making airports critical areas for wildlife risk management.
Spirit Airlines Cancels Planned Pilot Furloughs Scheduled for End of January
By Airline Geeks: The temporary dismissals were supposed to take effect at the end of January.
Legacy of the hoist: 80 years of helicopter rescue innovation
By Vertical Mag: From its first rescue in 1945 to today’s advanced systems, the rescue hoist has continually evolved to meet changing missions and redefine helicopter rescue.
Boeing signs replace Spirit logos in Wichita Kansas as acquisition nears completion
By kwch.com: Boeing signs were installed outside of Spirit Aerosystems’ facilities on Friday as the aerospace acquisition moves toward completion this month.
Boeing to acquire Spirit AeroSystems; NYSE to suspend trading Dec. 8 as deal could close Monday
By Reuters: Boeing's planned acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems could close as early as Monday, according to a New York Stock Exchange notice that says trading of the aerostructure giant is set to be suspended on December 8.
Airbus counts cost of A320 reliance after 'Icarus' IT bug and flawed panels
By Reuters: This week, Airbus got a brutal reminder that even the world’s most-delivered jet - the A320 - isn’t immune to shocks as disparate as solar flares and flawed metal.