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Last Updated: Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, 12:57 PM PST
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Copa Airlines posts 19% net profit growth amid Latin American demand surge
By FlightGlobal: CEO Pedro Heilbron has long maintained that Copa's steady, measured growth in recent years does not make for the most exciting narrative - but it was more of the same during the July-September period.
VerdeGo begins low-rate production of VH-4T-RD hybrid-electric powerplant after validation
By Vertical Mag: With extensive ground testing and validation complete, VerdeGo has begun manufacturing limited quantities of the VH-4T-RD for delivery to customers.
JetBlue Launches 'Gateway University — Tech Ops' Pathway to Train Aircraft Maintenance Technicians
By Business Wire: JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the expansion of its industry-leading Gateway programs with the launch of Gateway University - Tech Ops, a new pathway...
Etihad Orders A330-900neo and Additional A350-1000s; A330neo Deliveries Begin in 2027
By Business Traveller: The Abu Dhabi-based premium airline will start adding the A330-900 to its fast-growing fleet from 2027.
Emirates to retrofit 60 A380s and 51 Boeing 777s starting August 2026
By Air Data News: Emirates will begin the next phase of its fleet retrofit program in August 2026, targeting 60 Airbus A380s and 51 Boeing 777s for comprehensive cabin upgrades.
Thales to boost automation and connectivity for Airbus A320neo successor avionics, but rules out fully automated/single‑pilot cockpit
By FlightGlobal: Thales will incorporate higher levels of automation and connectivity on the next-generation avionics suite it will offer to Airbus for the airframer's A320neo replacement programme but believes it will be too soon for a fully automated or single-pilot cockpit.
Amstat: Preowned Business Aircraft Market Strong in Q3 2025 — Inventory Up, Demand Steady
By AINonline: Inventory edges higher but demand remains steady.