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Last Updated: Friday, May 30, 2025, 7:06 AM PDT
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US Targets Western Components in China’s C919 Flagship Airliner
By New York Times: Beijing has high hopes for its C919 single-aisle jet after years of delay, but the plane depends on engines, avionics and other gear from Western companies.

Cathay Pacific and Sinopec join forces in a sustainable aviation fuel initiative
By Cathay Pacific: Expanding the airline’s SAF usage with Sinopec’s first batch of SAF exported to Hong Kong.

Gatwick CEO elevated to higher role as new boss steps in
By AeroTime: London-Gatwick Airport (LGW) CEO Stewart Wingate is set to step down in September 2025 and move into a higher role overseeing several airports.

India's IndiGo to add 10 new international destinations to its network
By Reuters: Indian airline IndiGo will add 10 international destinations and broaden its business class offerings overseas this year, CEO Pieter Elbers said on Friday, ramping up competition with rival Air India.

Kuehne+Nagel, Natilus collaborate on blended-wing freighter study
By Cargo Facts: Logistics giant Kuehne+Nagel will collaborate with aircraft developer Natilus to analyze the performance of a blended-wing-body aircraft in the freighter sector.

Bjorn’s Corner Part 24: Advancing Low-Emission Propulsion on Air Transport’s Route to 2050
By Leeham News: May 30, 2025, ©. Leeham News: We do a Corner series about the state of developments to improve the emission situation for Air Transport. We try to understand why development has been slow.

Nigeria's Air Peace eyes Antigua & Barbuda flights by 4Q25
By ch-aviation: Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that his government is talking to Air Peace (P4, Lagos) about commencing scheduled flights...