The Points Guy
• Edward Russell
The Points Guy
• Edward Russell
Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, 11:30 PM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
Joby sues Archer over alleged trade secrets theft
By FlightGlobal: Joby Aviation has filed a lawsuit against rival air taxi developer Archer Aviation, alleging theft of trade secrets by a former employee who subsequently undermined a real estate partnership involving landing sites.
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Reuters
• Sergio Goncalves
Portugal says only Europe's three largest airlines showed interest in TAP privatisation
By Reuters: The deadline for airlines to formally express interest closed on Saturday afternoon.
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Seattle Tacoma Could Run Out of Jet Fuel... Here's How Airlines Will Manage This Mess
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport faces a jet fuel shortage due to pipeline issues, impacting airlines and travelers.
MRO
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics
Accident
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Aviation Safety & Regulation
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Flying Magazine
• Ryan Ewing
NTSB: Fatigue Cracks in MD‑11F Left Engine Pylon Led to UPS Flight 2976 Engine Separation
By Flying Magazine: A new NTSB report points to cracking in the MD-11F’s left engine pylon and draws parallels to the DC-10 separation in American Airlines Flight 191.
Also:
Bloomberg,
Wings,
Air Data News,
FlightGlobal,
Aviation Source,
AINonline,
AeroTime,
Airways Magazine,
Leeham News,
World Airline News,
Cargo Facts,
Aviation Week
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FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Air Astana signs MoU for up to 50 Airbus A320neo-family jets, with A321LRs prominent
By FlightGlobal: Kazakh carrier Air Astana intends to order up to 50 Airbus A320neo-family aircraft, primarily the long-range A321LR variant, for a fleet modernisation.
Aviation Week
Air Astana signs MOU for up to 50 A320neo-family aircraft, plans expanded A321LR fleet
aerospaceglobalnews.com
Air Astana places up to 50 A320neo-family jets (mainly A321LR) in largest-ever order
NTSB
North America
Accident
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Aviation Safety & Regulation
Space Debris & Traffic Management
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Reuters
• David Shepardson
NTSB: United flight struck by suspected weather balloon near Moab; pilots showered with glass, made emergency landing
By Reuters: Pilots of a United Airlines jet struck by an apparent weather balloon during an October 16 flight near Moab, Utah, were showered with glass before making an emergency landing, the National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday.
North America
Airports
Accident
Aviation Safety & Regulation
Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Police Fatally Shoot Armed Man at St. Louis Lambert International Airport After Knife Confrontation
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Police fatally shot an armed man at St. Louis Lambert International Airport after he confronted them with a knife.
Also:
ABC News
