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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, 9:49 AM PDT
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New York Times
• Niraj Chokshi
Delta and United Capture Most Industry Profits; Premium-Focused Model Raises Downturn Risk
By New York Times: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have accounted for most of the industry’s profits since 2022. Their appeal to wealthy travelers could become a liability if the economy weakens.
ch-aviation
Alaska Air Group to drop Hawaiian’s ‘HA’ code in early 2Q26
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Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
Press Release: AIX 2026 to celebrate 25 years of cabin innovation
By Runway Girl: Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026 (AIX), the world’s leading event dedicated exclusively to aircraft interiors, will celebrate 25 years at the forefront of cutting-edge cabin innovation.
AINonline
• Stuart “Kipp” Lau
Runway Excursions Cause One-Third of Business Aviation Accidents — Trends, Causes and Mitigations
By AINonline: Runway excursions account for a third of business aviation accidents.
Skift
• Darin Graham
Air New Zealand Buys 'High-Integrity' Carbon Credits After Years of Hesitation
By Skift: Air New Zealand makes first carbon credit purchase, backing native forest removals to build credibility after scrapping earlier targets.
AINonline
• Matt Thurber
Gulfstream’s Own Fleet Flies More than 3 Million nm on SAF
By AINonline: SAF use at company headquarters in Savannah is set to grow 50% this year.
Vertical Mag
Air ambulance sector faces rising costs and workforce gaps — Q&A with Jana Williams, CEO of the Association of Air Medical Services
By Vertical Mag: With rising costs, workforce gaps, and reimbursement pressures, the helicopter air ambulance industry faces mounting challenges — making unity and collaboration more vital than ever.
