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Aegean becomes first EU carrier to operate scheduled Athens–Baghdad service in 35 years

Aegean Airlines (A3) became the first European Union carrier in 35 years to operate a scheduled Athens–Baghdad service, restoring direct EU commercial connectivity to Iraq's capital. The move signals renewed commercial access to Baghdad and may influence network planning from Athens.

2025-12-17T22:27:01.833432-08:00
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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

Boeing, union pause contract talks for ~1,600 former Spirit AeroSystems engineers amid acquisition

By Reuters: Labor officials said on Wednesday that contract talks with Boeing covering the future of roughly 1,600 white-collar union members at fuselage supplier Spirit AeroSystems after its acquisition by the planemaker had been paused until January 5.

2025-12-17T19:54:30.375268-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Trump administration unveils 10-year, 40-recommendation strategy to advance US advanced air mobility (air taxi) sector

By FlightGlobal: The Trump administration has released a strategy for developing the USA's advanced air mobility sector, outlining 40 recommendations to support air taxi operations over the next decade.

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2025-12-17T17:10:04.199195-08:00