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Leeham News
Vertical Mag
• Leonardo Press Release; December
EU NGCTR (Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor) technology demonstrator completes successful first flight
By Vertical Mag: The Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor (NGCTR) programme aims to revolutionize civil vertical lift by combining helicopter versatility with fixed-wing aircraft performance.
ch-aviation
• CH-Aviation Staff
US state seeks to bar airlines that operate ICE deportation charters from receiving tax breaks
By ch-aviation: Access the article “US state moves to bar ICE charter partners from tax breaks” and more exclusive aviation news. Subscribe now!.
PaxEx
North America
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation
Airline Industry & Market Trends
aerospaceglobalnews.com
• Tom Batchelor
Spirit unveils Christmas-themed Airbus livery amid bankruptcy proceedings
By aerospaceglobalnews.com: Spirit Airlines has revealed its first-ever Christmas-themed aircraft livery, a move that has raised eyebrows given its financial challenges.
Airways Magazine
Spirit Airlines' First-ever Holiday Aircraft to Take Flight
Airline Geeks
Livery of the Week: Spirit’s Holiday Special Scheme
Middle East
PaxEx
Airports
Airline Industry & Market Trends
Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management
travelandtourworld.com
• Sanjana Dubey
Emirates, flydubai urge early arrival and online check-in amid weather delays at Dubai International
By travelandtourworld.com: Emirates and Flydubai urge passengers to arrive early, check in online, and use self-service options to navigate potential weather disruptions at Dubai International Airport.
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Economic Times
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FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Bristow praises all-electric CX300 after Norway Beta test programme hits 100 flights
By FlightGlobal: Bristow Group is celebrating hitting 100 flights with the Beta Technologies Alia CX300 all-electric aircraft, as the operator enters the home straight on a test programme that wraps up in early 2026.
The Points Guy
• Ben Mutzabaugh
United escalates Chicago hub turf war with American by adding routes to Erie and Johnson City
By The Points Guy: Raise your hand if you had Erie, Pennsylvania, and Johnson City, Tennessee, at center of turf war between two of the United States’ biggest airlines.
Also:
fromthetraytable.com and
upgradedpoints.com
Aviation Week
• Thierry Dubois
Onera Commissions Airframe Testbed to Validate Hydrogen Tank Integration
By Aviation Week: Research and technology center Onera has started using a new test facility for structural materials.
