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Last Updated: Friday, Aug. 8, 2025, 6:29 PM PDT

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Royal Aeronautical SocietyJack Richardson

Blended Wing Body Designs Gain Traction but Face Key Challenges

By Royal Aeronautical Society: While super-efficient blended wing body concepts are starting to gain traction, there are still some issues that need to be overcome, as JACK RICHARDSON reports.

2025-08-08T01:35:58.477118-07:00
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ReutersWendell Roelf

South African tax authorities extend jet fuel lifeline to airports

By Reuters: South Africa's fuels industry body FIASA on Friday welcomed a year-long extension from tax authorities to special licences for importing and storing jet fuel, helping to avert a potential supply crisis at major airports.

2025-08-08T15:43:57.423570-07:00
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FlightGlobalDavid Kaminski-Morrow

Kenyan investigators probe fatal medical Citation XLS crash

By FlightGlobal: Kenyan investigators are probing the fatal loss of a medical Cessna Citation XLS which came down just after take-off from Nairobi's Wilson airport. Contact with the air ambulance jet - operated by the AMREF Flying Doctors service - was lost about 3min after departure.

Also: AirMed&Rescue and Sky News
2025-08-08T14:16:56.013246-07:00
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FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

Eve to test Beta’s electric motors as US air taxi firms reveal deals

By FlightGlobal: Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility will test Beta Technologies' electric motors on its upcoming eVTOL prototype, while Archer Aviation acquires assets from Overair and Joby Aviation purchases Blade's passenger business in a flurry of strategic moves across the US air taxi sector.

2025-08-08T14:52:56.606966-07:00
Aviation WeekChristine Boynton

Spirit, JetBlue Take Different Approach For EAS Markets

By Aviation Week: Spirit Airlines and JetBlue are both eyeing essential air service markets with interest but taking different approaches to add the underserved communities.

2025-08-08T13:20:09.900669-07:00