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Last Updated: Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, 11:21 PM PDT
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Bloomberg
• Leen Al-Rashdan
Garuda taps Singapore Airlines executive as finance director to shore up finances and drive international expansion
By Bloomberg: Garuda Indonesia’s parent has appointed a new finance director to the airline, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the state-owned carrier attempts to improve its balance sheet and expand its international network.
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Kenya to retire presidential Fokker 70 in 2026 after repeated mechanical issues
By ch-aviation: Kenya is set to retire the country's only presidential aircraft, a F70, in 2026 following repeated mechanical issues and safety concerns, the Daily Nation newspaper has...
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Azimuth reopens Krasnodar base as airport resumes operations after three years
By ch-aviation: Discover more news on S7 Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.
Reuters
VietJet to receive first Boeing 737 MAX on Sunday, more than nine years after ordering
By Reuters: This is a breaking news story. Full coverage will be available soon.
Aviacionline
• Pablo Diaz
US Department of Transportation Revokes Antitrust Immunity, Terminates Delta–Aeromexico Joint Cooperation Agreement
By Aviacionline: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized its decision to terminate the Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico, revoking the antitrust immunity (ATI) that shielded their alliance.
Aviation Week
• Patrick Veillette
Aircraft Lightning Strike Risks and Inspection/Grounding Best Practices
By Aviation Week: Pre-flight and post-fight inspections should include grounding and bonding straps that protect the aircraft from lightning strikes.
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
IndiGo A321neo (6E2776) Diverts to Vishakhapatnam After Severe Right‑Engine Vibrations
By Aviation Source: IndiGo flight 6E2776, an A321neo departing for Delhi, returned to Vishakhapatnam (VTZ) after experiencing severe vibrations from its RH engine.
