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Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025, 12:42 AM PDT
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FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Air New Zealand 777-300ER Strikes Runway Edge Lights After Autopilot Disengagement Error
By FlightGlobal: New Zealand investigators believe the pilot of a Boeing 777-300ER which experienced a runway excursion during touchdown at Auckland did not compensate for the aircraft's response after belatedly disengaging the autopilot.
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Australian Aviation
Variety
• William Earl
Nathan Fielder Slams FAA Response to ‘The Rehearsal’ Plane Crash Findings: ‘They’re Dumb’ and Training Is Inadequate
By Variety: The comedian-turned-pilot criticized the Federal Aviation Administration after they dismissed his findings on cockpit communication.
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Aviation Source
• Len Varley
Wizz Air A321neo Diverts to Geneva After Engine Shutdown
By Aviation Source: A Wizz Air Malta A321neo enroute to Malaga from Gdansk, Poland diverted to Geneva after shutting down an engine in flight on 26 May 2025.
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ch-aviation
Virgin Australia Engages Investors Ahead of Potential IPO Decision
By ch-aviation: The majority owners of Virgin Australia (VA, Brisbane International) are talking to potential investors this week before deciding whether to proceed with any IPO plans,...
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Australian Aviation
Aviation Source
• Len Varley
Delta Launches New Boston-Barcelona Nonstop Flight for Summer 2025
By Aviation Source: Delta Air Lines has introduced a new nonstop flight from Boston to Barcelona, enhancing its presence in Spain.
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AeroTime
• Ian Molyneaux
2025 eVTOL Showdown: Vertical Aerospace vs Joby Aviation
By AeroTime: Keeping pace with the leading eVTOL aircraft developers Vertical Aerospace and Joby Aviation is never easy. Here's where they are so far in 2025.
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Reuters
• Lisa Barrington
Global airlines to address trade war, net-zero uncertainties at annual summit
By Reuters: An unpredictable trade war and daunting environmental targets are on the agenda for global airline bosses at an annual summit in India, as the industry addresses concerns that geopolitical uncertainty will dent strong travel demand and raise costs.
