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Last Updated: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, 4:20 PM PST
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MAXed Out: Boeing’s 737 MAX Production Ramp and Its Impact on Cockpit Avionics
By Aviation Today: Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) gave Boeing the green light in October to raise 737 MAX production from 38 to 42 […].
Newark Airport Revamp Hinges on $45 Billion Port Authority Plan
By Bloomberg: Newark Liberty International Airport is expected to get a major facelift as part of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s proposed $45 billion capital plan released Thursday.
Cebu Pacific expects engine reliability problems to be resolved by 2028, cites supply-chain constraints as primary growth limiter
By FlightGlobal: Cebu Pacific says it sees the ongoing engine reliability issues "fully flushing itself out" in 2028, as airline executives flagged supply chain woes as its "primary constraint" to growth.
T&E Warns French Airport Expansion Would Jeopardize Aviation Emissions Targets
By Aviation Week: A study published by Transport & Environment shows that plans to expand French airports would jeopardize the aviation sector’s emissions reduction targets.
TSA Officers Get $10,000 Bonuses After Working Through Shutdown
By Bloomberg: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced $10,000 bonus checks for Transportation Security Administration officers who worked without pay during the six-week government shutdown, calling the payments a reward for “exemplary service” under strain.
COMAC to take 49% stake in Lao Airlines, signaling push into Southeast Asian market
By Aviation Week: The Laotian government has agreed to sell a 49% stake in Lao Airlines to China’s Comac.; the state will retain the remaining 51% share of the flag carrier.
Pipistrel Velis Electro, Explorer, Velis Club aircraft earn type certificate validation from Transport Canada
By Textron: Ajdovčina, Slovenia, November 12, 2025 Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, today announced that Transport Canada has validated the type certificate for the currently produced Pipistrel Explorer, Velis Club and Velis Electro.