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Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, 2:03 PM PST
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Air France receives 50th A220 and 40th A350 as fleet renewal accelerates
By Air Data News: Air France took delivery of its 50th Airbus A220 and 40th Airbus A350, expanding its fleet at its Paris base as part of a long-term modernization plan,.
LATAM Brazil Offers Large Sign‑On Bonuses to Recruit Captains and First Officers for Embraer E195‑E2 Fleet (Onboarding Feb 2026; Aircraft Arrive Q4 2026)
By Aviacionline: LATAM Brazil Offers Major Signing Bonuses for Embraer E2 Pilots Targeting type-rated pilots from competitors, LATAM launches a high-stakes hiring process for captains and first officers for its 2026 expansion.
Austrian Airlines Terminates Braathens Wet Lease
By Aviation Week: Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines has suspended its Braathens Regional Airways wet-lease cooperation with immediate effect.
NTSB: Improper Trunnion-Pin Installation Led to Cessna Citation CJ4 Landing-Gear Collapse
By AINonline: Pin not seated far enough forward for retention.
U.S. Raises Travel Fees and Entry Rules — Experts Warn of Hit to International Arrivals
By Skift: Industry experts warn that certain upcoming fees and entry requirements could deter international travel to the U.S.
UrbanLink Plans To Operate MD Aircraft’s eViator Electric Regional Airliner
By AINonline: Letter of agreement covers 20 of the nine-seat aircraft.
Star Air in talks to buy up to 20 Embraer jets in roughly $1B deal
By Bloomberg: Star Air, India’s largest regional carrier, is considering the purchase of as many as 20 Embraer SA aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be a breakthrough for the Brazilian manufacturer in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets.