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Cranky Flier

United Widens Lead at Chicago O'Hare as New Gate‑Allocation Rule Squeezes American

Chicago O'Hare's decades‑long two‑airline balance is tilting toward United: since the pandemic United has expanded, and a new gate‑allocation rule has put American in a difficult position. United is adding gates and ramping up schedules at ORD while American weighs its response.

2026-01-08T03:50:25.609626-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
Reuters

French aerospace groups warn of supply‑chain 'weaponisation' as rare earths emerge as pressure point

By Reuters: France's aerospace industry on Thursday expressed concern over the "weaponisation" of global supply chains as major powers pursue their geopolitical agendas, and warned that rare earths remained a pressure point despite a U.S.-China trade truce.

2026-01-08T01:34:03.670594-08:00
eVTOL   North America   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
eVTOL Insights • Jason Pritchard

Skyports and Linden Sign MOU to Convert Miami’s Watson Island Heliport into Advanced Air Mobility Hub

By eVTOL Insights: Skyports Infrastructure and Linden Airport Services Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop and modernise Miami’s Watson.

Also: Passenger Terminal Today and aeromorning.com
2026-01-08T01:46:26.637664-08:00
China   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Air Data News • JCC; Ricardo Meier

AVIC video shows J-35 prototype in green primer after test flight, signaling start of production

By Air Data News: Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) released images and video showing a J-35 stealth fighter in green primer completing a flight at the Shenyang.

2026-01-08T02:31:52.616967-08:00
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Air India   Airlines  
Times of India • Saurabh Sinha

India grants NOCs to two new airlines after IndiGo schedule collapse

By Times of India: India Business News: NEW DELHI: Seeing the consequences of a duopoly in Indian skies earlier this month when IndiGo schedule collapsed, the aviation ministry has stepped u.

Also: Aviation Week
2026-01-08T00:26:04.629374-08:00