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New York Times • James Fallows

Experts warn U.S. aviation system strain is rising as accidents and close calls increase

Experts say the Trump administration is overlooking mounting pressure on the U.S. aviation system as accidents and close calls increase. The reports raise questions about whether safety risks are being matched by sufficient attention to the system’s capacity and operational demands.

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2026-11-12T08:06:26.575323-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Graham Rapier

United-JetBlue merger would ‘make sense’: David Neeleman

By FlightGlobal: The JetBlue founder says market share gains in New York and Boston could rehape competition in the US Northeast. A merger between JetBlue Airways and United Airlines could be mutually beneficial, according to perennial airline founder David Neeleman.

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2026-11-12T08:19:22.748320-08:00

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Aviacionline • Edgardo Gimenez Mazó

United Airlines heads into Thanksgiving with Starlink on more than half of its flights

By Aviacionline: The airline expects to have the satellite Wi-Fi on almost 64% of its daily flights by the end of 2026 and to complete installation across its entire fleet by the end of 2027.

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More Than Half of United's Daily Flights Now Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi

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2026-11-12T06:19:19.896439-08:00

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Inflight Online • Satu Dahl

Burrana secures first Boeing linefit customer for RISE Power

By Inflight Online: Burrana has announced that the company has now secured an undisclosed launch airline customer for its RISE Power solution on a Boeing 737 linefit programme.

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2026-11-12T07:34:08.400480-08:00

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ch-aviation • Armin Kific

Alderney Chamber Calls for Review of Aurigny’s Public-Service Routes

By ch-aviation: The Alderney Chamber of Commerce has called for a review into the public service obligation (PSO) routes operated by Aurigny Air Services (GR, Guernsey) to the island from Southampton and Guernsey.

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2026-11-12T07:55:18.486949-08:00

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Aviation Business News • Rob Munro

AAPA warns that pressures on Asia-Pacific airlines are "not normal and not sustainable"

By Aviation Business News: Director general Wong Hong says member airlines face $185-plus jet fuel, multi-year-high crack spreads, delivery delays of up to six years and falling yields.

Also: FlightGlobal

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2026-11-12T03:05:32.691104-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Gatwick to open northern runway talks with airlines, as project enters delivery phase

By FlightGlobal: The Chair of Gatwick's board touts the airport as a viable alternative to Heathrow at Airlines 2026.

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2026-11-12T07:19:23.329092-08:00

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Leeham News • Bjorn Fehrm

Will Airbus Stretch the A350? Part 3

By Leeham News: Last week, we started looking into what it would mean for Airbus to stretch the A350-1000 into a version that more closely competes with the Boeing 777-9, which is nearing certification and first deliveries.

Also: Simple Flying

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2026-11-12T06:55:28.335328-08:00

Experts warn U.S. aviation system strain is rising as accidents and close calls increase

United-JetBlue merger would ‘make sense’: David Neeleman

United Airlines heads into Thanksgiving with Starlink on more than half of its flights

More Than Half of United's Daily Flights Now Offer Free Starlink Wi-Fi

Burrana secures first Boeing linefit customer for RISE Power

Alderney Chamber Calls for Review of Aurigny’s Public-Service Routes

AAPA warns that pressures on Asia-Pacific airlines are "not normal and not sustainable"

Gatwick to open northern runway talks with airlines, as project enters delivery phase

Will Airbus Stretch the A350? Part 3

Alderney Chamber Calls for Review of Aurigny’s Public-Service Routes

United-JetBlue merger would ‘make sense’: David Neeleman

Is Air Travel Getting Less Safe?

Burrana secures first Boeing linefit customer for RISE Power

United Airlines heads into Thanksgiving with Starlink on more than half of its flights

Gatwick to open northern runway talks with airlines, as project enters delivery phase

UK’s TUI Airways seeks US foreign charter operator status

Virgin Atlantic chief sees strong premium demand driving improved performance

Vertical says new quality certification matches Airbus-Boeing levels

Samson Sky Appoints Cresa to Find Site for First US Switchblade Production Facility

Cathay adds 46 A320neo-family and A330neo aircraft; Magnifica Air orders 10 ACJ220-300s

Airbus A350-1000ULR sets commercial-airliner distance record as Qantas prepares Project Sunrise

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