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Aviation Week • Alan Dron

SITA–Apple WorldTracer tie‑up cuts permanently lost checked bags 90% and speeds recoveries 26%

A year‑long collaboration between SITA and Apple that integrates AirTag/Find My location data into SITA’s WorldTracer baggage‑tracking has reduced “permanently lost” checked bags by 90% when passengers enable location sharing, and helped airlines recover delayed bags 26% faster, SITA says.

2025-12-18T08:12:23.088540-08:00
ATC   NTSB   North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Reuters

DOJ: FAA and Army Negligent in Jan. 29 DC-Area Collision That Killed 67

By Reuters: The U.S. Justice Department said late on Wednesday the federal government was liable in the fatal January 29 collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines regional jet that killed 67 people near Reagan Washington National Airport.

Also: Wings, CTV News, wavy.com, helicoptersmagazine.com, The Independent, san.com, South China Morning Post, aa.com.tr, aerospaceglobalnews.com, avbrief.com and NBC News
2025-12-17T16:17:20.828672-08:00
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thebulkheadseat.com • Profile Phpid=; Anthony Losanno

JetBlue opens first BlueHouse™ lounge at JFK Terminal 5

By thebulkheadseat.com: JetBlue announced the debut of its first airport lounge, BlueHouse™, last week. It officially opened at 5:00 AM ET today (inside Terminal 5 at New York John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

2025-12-18T06:43:59.542728-08:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Airbus

China Airlines orders five more Airbus A350-1000s

By Airbus: Taiwan’s China Airlines has placed a firm order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order for the type to 15.

Also: AeroTime, FlightGlobal, Aviation24, Simple Flying, Airline Economics and 3 more
2025-12-18T04:22:09.520468-08:00