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Last Updated: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 8:14 AM PDT

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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus says supplier performance has improved, backing 7% delivery hike to ~820 jets; Spirit deal expected to close in Q4

By Reuters: Airbus has seen a marked improvement in confidence and performance from its suppliers, all of whom are ready to support the company's target of increasing deliveries by 7% to some 820 jets this year, a senior company official said on Monday.

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2025-10-13T07:36:37.719400-07:00
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CBS News • Mike Toole

2 dead in fiery small plane crash on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts

By CBS News: A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people on board were killed.

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2025-10-13T08:08:31.572832-07:00
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Virgin Atlantic • News Release

Virgin Atlantic Board Announces Shai Weiss As New CEO

By Virgin Atlantic: The Virgin Atlantic Board is pleased to announce its succession plan for the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Shai Weiss. After a successful seven-year tenure, Shai will stand down as Chief Executive and leave the airline on 31 December 2025.

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