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Circumstances of Swiftair 737 crash appear to parallel previous anti-ice switch errors
By FlightGlobal: While Lithuanian investigators have yet to reach conclusions on last November's fatal Boeing 737-400 freighter crash near Vilnius, they are likely to consider a possible switch mix-up that has previously occurred on other 737 flights.

Cranky Weekly Review Presented by OAK Airport: Delta Runs to the Sun, United’s Goes Further Afield
By Cranky Flier: Those looking to escape Minnesota winters can now fly seasonal, Saturday-only flights to Nassau, while Boston will see daily service to St. Thomas during the holidays.

Daher Aircraft Aims To Launch ‘More Electric’ Airplane in 2027
By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.

European Airlines Eye Resumed Operations to Ukraine
By Aviation Week: European airlines and airports are expressing interest in restarting operations to and from Ukraine when it becomes possible.

Lockheed Connie Bataan Returns to AirVenture
By Flying Magazine: It is one of the last Constellations flying.

Air Legends Foundation to Showcase Lockheed Constellation C-121A at EAA AirVenture 2025

Lockheed Constellation returning to EAA AirVenture

Atlantic Airways opens new academy — with AW139 FFS & MR hoist trainer
By Vertical Mag: The Atlantic Airways Aviation Academy has officially opened its doors, with the Faroese company hoping its two cutting-edge full-flight simulators — including a Thales AW139 level D device that can be paired with a mixed-reality hoist trainer — will draw operators from across Europe and beyond to the small Nordic country.

Airbus A321 Factory Manager To Take Helm Of ATR Operations
By Aviation Week: Marion Smeyers has been named SVP of operations and procurement at regional turboprop manufacturer ATR.