FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
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• David Kaminski-Morrow
Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, 8:25 AM PST
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Vertical Mag
• Archer Press Release; December
Archer announces plans for U.K. engineering hub, hires veteran British eVTOL engineering leader
By Vertical Mag: The company, through its newly established U.K. subsidiary, intends to build and grow a team in the country to support its work in the region.
eVTOL Insights
Archer to Open UK Engineering Hub in Southwest England; Vertical Aerospace’s Dr. Limhi Somerville to Join in Early 2026
Urban Air Mobility News
Archer opens UK engineering hub, hires former Vertical Aerospace engineering chief
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Airline Economics and
Business Wire
Skift
• Gordon Smith
Nine Airline CEOs in Five Weeks: Leadership Moves from Europe to Asia and What It Means
By Skift: Uncover the rapid CEO transitions within airlines, including significant moves from Europe to Asia in recent weeks.
Aviation Week
• James Pozzi
ITP Aero to acquire Aero Norway, expanding CFM56 engine repair capacity
By Aviation Week: ITP Aero has signed a binding agreement to acquire CFM56 engine repair specialist Aero Norway.
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
Bombardier marks Global 8000 first delivery and service entry, repositions luxury brand
By Runway Girl: December 11, four days after handing the keys for the first customer Global 8000 to its new owner, Bombardier welcomed a handful of journalists to the UK’s Farnborough Airport in a celebration of the new jet and the company’s reimagined brand.
upgradedpoints.com
• Nick Ellis
United Airlines Updates Mobile App With New Passenger-Focused Features to Improve Experience
By upgradedpoints.com: United Airlines has updated its mobile app with several new features that will likely be a hit with flyers. Here's a look at what's new.
FlightGlobal
• Howard Hardee
Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle Departs; Airline Gives No Reason
By FlightGlobal: The airline does not specify a reason for parting ways with Biffle, who has held Frontier's top spot since March 2016.
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AeroTime
ch-aviation
airBaltic to shift to in‑house fleet operations from 2026, reducing wet‑lease reliance
By ch-aviation: Access the article “Latvia's airBaltic to rely on in-house fleet in 2026” and more exclusive aviation news. Subscribe now!.
