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Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

Murphy Aircraft reportedly insolvent; assets auctioned in October

Canadian kit aircraft manufacturer Murphy Aircraft has reportedly become insolvent, and its assets were auctioned in October. The development marks a shutdown for the company, though the available reporting does not specify the auction outcome or what will happen to its aircraft programs and customer support.

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2026-11-02T11:04:36.818991-08:00

BizAv

AINonline • Chad Trautvetter

Gulfstream Aerospace, Jet Aviation Continue To Soar in Q3

By AINonline: Business jet sales remain robust despite Iran war and interest rate worries.

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2026-11-02T11:04:47.275556-08:00

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ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

US DOT seeks EAS bids for Hibbing, MN

By ch-aviation: The US Department of Transportation is requesting proposals from air carriers interested in providing Essential Air Service (EAS) at Hibbing, Minnesota, for a new subsidised or unsubsidised contract term beginning June 1, 2027.

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2026-11-02T10:55:05.603711-08:00

BizAv North America

AINonline • Matt Thurber

Canada Approves Flyte for Cross-border Charter Trips

By AINonline: Flyte Aviation can now offer charter flights into and out of Canada, following Transport Canada approval. With a fleet of Cirrus single-engine Vision Jets, the air charter firm plans to connect the Northern and Northeastern U.S.

Also: ch-aviation

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2026-11-02T10:04:55.776744-08:00

BizAv North America

AINonline • Kerry Lynch

NetJets Plans Major Expansion of Columbus Headquarters

By AINonline: NetJets is significantly expanding its global headquarters complex in Columbus, Ohio, with plans to add more than 365,000 sq ft. Announcing the expansion this morning, the fractional ownership provider said the project will accommodate future growth, as well as meet customer demands and evolving expectations.

Also: Aviation Week and AeroTime

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2026-11-02T10:04:56.082545-08:00

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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

New X-Plane To Be Announced At Max Power Airshow: NASA Administrator Isaacman

By The War Zone: NASA's boss insists it is "not the one you're thinking about" and has deflected a new question about a 'missing' SR-71.

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2026-11-02T10:28:50.438077-08:00

PaxEx Airlines

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Three Years Later Than Planned, British Airways Is Finally Bringing Back Meal Pre-Orders... Maybe

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: More than three years later than planned, British Airways is finally reintroducing its meal pre-order system, but the service will only be available on a small number of select services while the airline beta tests the system, with no confirmed date for a full rollout.

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2026-11-02T09:35:05.800889-08:00

Leadership Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Pakistan International Airlines names new chief executive

By FlightGlobal: Appointment of former SalamAir chief Adrian Hamilton-Manns marks ‘pivotal chapter’ in PIA’s transformation, says carrier.

Also: FL360aero and aeromorning.com

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2026-11-02T09:04:58.758304-08:00

Murphy Aircraft reportedly insolvent; assets auctioned in October

Gulfstream Aerospace, Jet Aviation Continue To Soar in Q3

US DOT seeks EAS bids for Hibbing, MN

Canada Approves Flyte for Cross-border Charter Trips

NetJets Plans Major Expansion of Columbus Headquarters

New X-Plane To Be Announced At Max Power Airshow: NASA Administrator Isaacman

Three Years Later Than Planned, British Airways Is Finally Bringing Back Meal Pre-Orders... Maybe

Pakistan International Airlines names new chief executive

Gulfstream Aerospace, Jet Aviation Continue To Soar in Q3

US DOT seeks EAS bids for Hibbing, MN

Canadian Kitbuilder Murphy Aircraft Shuts Down

New X-Plane To Be Announced At Max Power Airshow: NASA Administrator Isaacman

NetJets Plans Major Expansion of Columbus Headquarters

Three Years Later Than Planned, British Airways Is Finally Bringing Back Meal Pre-Orders... Maybe

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