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Hong Kong launches aircraft‑recycling training centre to build local MRO and dismantling chain

Hong Kong has launched an aircraft‑recycling training centre to equip technicians with a new range of skills and to establish a local industrial chain for MRO, dismantling and parts recovery — a move designed to seed in‑region maintenance and end‑of‑life aircraft capability.

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American Unveils Dallas Overhaul with New 13-Bank Schedule and Infrastructure Upgrades

By thebulkheadseat.com: American Airlines is preparing to overhaul its Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) schedule and infrastructure as it reshapes operations to better support its future at its largest hub.

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American Airlines restructures operations at its largest hub, DFW

Simple Flying

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American Airlines Acquires Stake in Republic Airways Following Republic–Mesa Merger

By Airline Geeks: The carrier received shares in connection with the merger of Republic and Mesa last month.

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dronelife.com • Miriam McNabb

FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Critical Components to Covered List, Halts New Approvals — What Operators and Manufacturers Need to Know

By dronelife.com: The FCC has added foreign-made drones and critical components to its Covered List, blocking new approvals while existing fleets remain legal.

Flying Magazine

U.S. Bans Sales of DJI and Other Foreign Drones Over Security Concerns — Pilots, Operators Face Equipment Shortages

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Argentina Grants LATAM Full License to Operate Domestic Flights Amid Milei Market Reforms

By MercoPress: Argentina's Libertarian Government of President Javier Milei has granted Chile's Latam Airlines a full license to operate any domestic flight the company wishes to offer with the aircraft of its choice, thus making it an internal competitor to other carriers serving the market.

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Simple Flying • Luke Bodell

Retro Livery: Cathay Pacific Revives "Lettuce Leaf Sandwich" On A350 For 80th Anniversary

By Simple Flying: The classic livery could also feature on other Cathay aircraft.

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dronelife.com • Miriam McNabb

China Revises Civil Aviation Law to Require Airworthiness Certification and Product ID for Commercial Drones

By dronelife.com: China revises its Civil Aviation Law to add airworthiness certification and product identification requirements for commercial drones.

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The Telegraph • Christopher Jasper

Airlines call in psychologists to stop passengers risking their lives for bags

By The Telegraph: Footage from recent emergencies shows people pausing to recover belongings before evacuating.

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Hong Kong launches aircraft‑recycling training centre to build local MRO and dismantling chain

American Unveils Dallas Overhaul with New 13-Bank Schedule and Infrastructure Upgrades

American Airlines restructures operations at its largest hub, DFW

American Airlines Invests in DFW: Operational Overhaul to Boost Connectivity, Passenger Experience and Hub Capacity

American Airlines Acquires Stake in Republic Airways Following Republic–Mesa Merger

FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Critical Components to Covered List, Halts New Approvals — What Operators and Manufacturers Need to Know

U.S. Bans Sales of DJI and Other Foreign Drones Over Security Concerns — Pilots, Operators Face Equipment Shortages

Argentina Grants LATAM Full License to Operate Domestic Flights Amid Milei Market Reforms

Retro Livery: Cathay Pacific Revives "Lettuce Leaf Sandwich" On A350 For 80th Anniversary

China Revises Civil Aviation Law to Require Airworthiness Certification and Product ID for Commercial Drones

Airlines call in psychologists to stop passengers risking their lives for bags

Hong Kong launches aircraft-recycling training centre to build local MRO and recycling industry

Argentina Grants LATAM Full License to Operate Domestic Flights Amid Milei Market Reforms

American Airlines Acquires Stake in Republic Airways Following Republic–Mesa Merger

Airlines call in psychologists to stop passengers risking their lives for bags

China Revises Civil Aviation Law to Require Airworthiness Certification and Product ID for Commercial Drones

FCC Adds Foreign-Made Drones and Critical Components to Covered List, Halts New Approvals — What Operators and Manufacturers Need to Know

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