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North America M&A Airlines

ch-aviation • Daniel Martinez Garbuno

ERA Partners takes majority stake in Grant Aviation, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operator

ERA Partners has acquired a majority stake in Grant Aviation, whose fleet includes the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan. The reported ownership change puts a regional aviation operator under new majority ownership; the available reports do not specify the transaction’s value or its implications for Grant’s fleet or operations.

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2026-11-13T07:55:27.925355-08:00

Europe Airlines

FlightGlobal • Kerry Reals

Icelandair pilots to strike on 20 November

By FlightGlobal: Latest bout of industrial action at the carrier will affect its international charter operations. Icelandair’s pilots plan to go on strike for an “indefinite” period from 20 November, which the airline says will affect its international charter operations.

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2026-11-13T07:19:17.821213-08:00

eVTOL

eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

Interview: How finance is shaping Wisk’s next aircraft with acting CFO Drake Berglund

By eVTOL Insights: In the first of two articles, Wisk's acting CFO Drake Berglund speaks to eVTOL Insights and explains how commercial requirements, battery decisions and early testing are influencing the development of Gen 6.

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2026-11-13T07:19:20.968632-08:00

Supply Chain Airline Industry & Market Trends Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

FlightGlobal • Alfred Chua

‘Unacceptable’: Airline leaders lament supply chain issues amid ongoing cost challenges

By FlightGlobal: 'The industry has been disrupted in a structural way … and the supply chain issue is going to be here with us for some time to come,' notes one CEO.

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2026-11-13T07:19:17.889142-08:00

GA BizAv Aircraft Finance & Leasing

Flying Magazine • Tripp Thurston

From Taildraggers to Turbines: How Aircraft Financing Changes at Every Price Point

By Flying Magazine: Part 2 of the watercooler roundup with FLYING Finance's Kimsey Bell and Jackson Moore.

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2026-11-13T06:50:38.357335-08:00

GA Accident

Flying Magazine • Duane Richens

Pilot Survives Flight Fraught With Dust and Drill Bits

By Flying Magazine: GA pilot fought to save a shattered Cessna 182 after unsecured cargo wreaked havoc midair.

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2026-11-13T05:05:40.077483-08:00

AI PaxEx Airlines

Skift • Dan Marcec

How Proactive AI Is Changing the Airline Customer Experience

By Skift: How much responsibility should airlines give proactive AI features before they demonstrate reliable performance in routine customer service?.

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2026-11-13T06:15:03.000935-08:00

Saudi Arabia Bombardier BizAv Farnborough Airshow Orders

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

2026-11-13T05:49:30.643932-08:00

ERA Partners takes majority stake in Grant Aviation, a Cessna 208B Grand Caravan operator

Icelandair pilots to strike on 20 November

Interview: How finance is shaping Wisk’s next aircraft with acting CFO Drake Berglund

‘Unacceptable’: Airline leaders lament supply chain issues amid ongoing cost challenges

From Taildraggers to Turbines: How Aircraft Financing Changes at Every Price Point

Pilot Survives Flight Fraught With Dust and Drill Bits

How Proactive AI Is Changing the Airline Customer Experience

Saudi THC firms up 12-jet Bombardier order, with options for 48 more

The Helicopter Company confirms diversification plan with Bombardier buy

Bombardier and The Helicopter Company sign deal for up to 60 aircraft

ERA Partners takes majority stake in US’s Grant Aviation

Icelandair pilots to strike on 20 November

Interview: How finance is shaping Wisk’s next aircraft with acting CFO Drake Berglund

‘Unacceptable’: Airline leaders lament supply chain issues amid ongoing cost challenges

How Proactive AI Is Changing the Airline Customer Experience

From Taildraggers to Turbines: How Aircraft Financing Changes at Every Price Point

Adani Airport Is Said to Seek Additional $1 Billion Fundraising

Libya plans new airline with Boeing as state carriers struggle

US's JSX to launch Boston routes to New York and Miami

Archer Reports Q3 Results, FAA Certificate Clears Way for Los Angeles Flights

Cathay adds 46 A320neo-family and A330neo aircraft; Magnifica Air orders 10 ACJ220-300s

United restricts third-party AI agents from booking flights on its digital platforms, citing security and regulatory concerns

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Singapore Airlines’ first-half operating profit falls 29% as fuel costs blunt record revenue

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