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Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 4:35 PM PST

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FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA orders expanded LEAP-1A high-pressure turbine blade inspections for South Asia after dust-related cracking

By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded mandatory inspections of CFM International Leap-1A high-pressure turbine blades to engines operating in South Asia, following earlier concerns about dust-related cracking in Middle East operations.

2025-12-11T14:27:39.218203-08:00
Associated PressRio Yamat

After Airbus issue, US Department of Transportation says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls

By Associated Press: The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance stating airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses like meals or lodging when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed by an aircraft recall.

2025-12-11T12:29:31.921506-08:00
The Points GuySean Cudahy

American becomes first US airline to debut long-range Airbus A321XLR

By The Points Guy: American Airlines next week will become the first U.S. airline to offer service on Airbus' new long-range aircraft: the Airbus A321XLR, featuring the carrier's Flagship Suites.

2025-12-11T11:55:48.216692-08:00
aeroroutes.com

Aer Lingus Announces NS26 Network Additions for Summer 2026 — Five European Routes and One Transatlantic

By aeroroutes.com: Published at 0815PST / 1615GMT 11DEC25 Aer Lingus today (11DEC25) announced further network additions for Northern summer 2026 season, including 5 European routes (2 service resumptions) and 1 Trans-Atlantic route.

2025-12-11T08:30:46.605505-08:00
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Vertical Mag

VIH’s S-92 'Fire Raptor' Proves Itself as a Super-Heavy Firefighting Workhorse

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | VIH says S-92 Fire Raptor is proving itself as super heavy firefighting workhorse VIH Helicopters' Fire Raptor performed better than expected and the company says the program has considerable expansion potential.

2025-12-11T16:33:59.326607-08:00