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Last Updated: Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, 11:38 AM PDT
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DOT clears Mesa to operate Republic Airways under its ownership, but stops short of approving the merger
By enginecowl.com: However, the DOT warned that this does not mean it approved their merger.
Flying Magazine
• Ryan Ewing
Take an inside look at Gulfstream’s brand new G800 aircraft
By Flying Magazine: Step inside Gulfstream’s new G800, the ultra-long-range jet debuting at NBAA-BACE with cutting-edge design, comfort, and advanced avionics.
Aviation Week
• Lori Ranson
American Airlines to Retrofit 777-200s with New Premium Cabins to Extend Fleet Life
By Aviation Week: American Airlines plans a retrofit of its aging Boeing 777-200 widebodies as part of its quest to expand premium offerings and keep capital costs in check.
Flying Magazine
• Grant Boyd
Florida Aviation Boom Spurs Hangar Construction in Hollywood, Vero Beach and Sanford
By Flying Magazine: Hangar developments have commenced in Hollywood, Vero Beach, and Sanford, with other markets eyed for future work.
AINonline
• Curt Epstein
Sky Harbour Signs Agreement with Long Beach Airport for 19th Hangar Location
By AINonline: The latest agreement is with Los Angeles-area Long Beach Airport.
Aviacionline
• Edgardo Gimenez Mazó
Avion Express to Hire 250 Pilots for ACMI Operations, Targeting Latin America
By Aviacionline: Avion Express is launching its annual recruitment campaign to hire 250 new pilots. The company, a global provider of ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance...
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
CFM and Airbus continue talks over Leap‑1A deliveries as A320neo rate‑75 ramp-up looms
By FlightGlobal: Safran and its CFM International narrowbody engine joint venture with GE Aerospace remain in negotiations with Airbus over the ramp-up required on the Leap-1A to meet the airframer's rate 75 A320neo production target in 2027 and beyond.
