Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, 8:03 AM PDT
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Air Data News
• JCC; ADN
WestJet to Introduce Recline Fees on Select Narrowbody Aircraft
By Air Data News: WestJet has begun implementing a fee for seat recline on newly reconfigured Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737-800 aircraft, with the first jet entering service.
Air Data News
• JCC; Ricardo Meier
Cubana de Aviación Returns Il-96-300 to Service After Major Overhaul in Belarus
By Air Data News: Cubana de Aviación, Cuba’s state-owned flag carrier, has restored one of its rare widebody jets to service. The Ilyushin.
United 737 MAX Sustains Windshield and Frame Damage After Suspected Falling-Object Strike at 36,000 ft
By avbrief.com: 'Space debris' was suggested in the extremely rare event.
Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
Students Develop Cooling Solutions for Electric Aircraft Batteries
By Flying Magazine: Keeping electric aircraft batteries cool is essential for safety and performance.
South China Morning Post
• Ralph Jennings
‘Work from the air’: China Eastern Airlines offers free Wi-fi to lure back travellers
By South China Morning Post: China’s airlines face growing competition from the country’s high-speed rail network, which many passengers prefer for intercity travel.
Simple Flying
• Aaron Bailey
JetBlue Ends U.S.–Bonaire Service, Leaving Island Without Direct U.S. Air Link
By Simple Flying: The unexpected move that will leave Bonaire without a crucial air link to the US.
Aviation Week
• Bill Carey
Archer Plans FAA Flight-Testing of Four‑Seat Midnight eVTOL Next Year
By Aviation Week: Archer Aircraft expects to start FAA certification flight-testing of the four-passenger battery-electric Midnight air taxi next year.
