Aviacionline • Pablo Diaz

US Department of Transportation Revokes Antitrust Immunity, Terminates Delta–Aeromexico Joint Cooperation Agreement

Aviacionline reports: The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has finalized its decision to terminate the Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico, revoking the antitrust immunity (ATI) that shielded their alliance.

PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

DOT Finalizes Termination of Delta–Aeroméxico Antitrust Immunity; JV Must Wind Down by Year‑End

Reuters • David Shepardson

Trump administration orders Delta, Aeromexico to end joint venture by January 1

Also: Delta Air Lines, The Points Guy, CNBC, webpronews.com and joshtrips.com

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

IndiGo A321neo (6E2776) Diverts to Vishakhapatnam After Severe Right‑Engine Vibrations

By Aviation Source: IndiGo flight 6E2776, an A321neo departing for Delhi, returned to Vishakhapatnam (VTZ) after experiencing severe vibrations from its RH engine.

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

American Airlines Flight AA2574 (B737-800) Returns to St. Louis After Smoke Reported in Cabin on Sept. 12

By Aviation Source: American Airlines flight AA2574, a B737-800 departing for Phoenix, made a return to St. Louis on 12 September after reporting smoke in cabin.

2025-09-15T17:02:47.665450-07:00

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Aircraft Lightning Strike Risks and Inspection/Grounding Best Practices

By Aviation Week: Pre-flight and post-fight inspections should include grounding and bonding straps that protect the aircraft from lightning strikes.

2025-09-15T21:12:58.174120-07:00

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ch-aviation • Dominik Sipinski

Royal Air Philippines Eyes Widebody Freighters, Plans to Triple Fleet

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The Air Current • Jon Ostrower

ATR Targets U.S. Short‑Haul Market as Turboprops Seek to Fill Regional Mobility Gap

By The Air Current: With cars and big jets putting the squeeze on regional flying, turboprops attempt to fill America’s short-range mobility chasm.

2025-09-15T17:39:22.539933-07:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Vietjet Adds A330-300 (VN-A820), Fleet Grows to 121 Aircraft

By Aviation Source: Vietjet welcomed a new wide-body Airbus A330-300 aircraft, registered as VN-A820, bringing its overall fleet total to 121 aircraft.

Also: Travel Radar and Asian Aviation

2025-09-15T16:10:39.829604-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

FL Technics to open heavy maintenance facility in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

By FlightGlobal: MRO provider FL Technics is establishing a heavy airframe inspection facility in Punta Cana to address maintenance demands from ageing narrowbody fleets, as airlines extend aircraft service lives amid delivery delays.

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IndiGo A321neo (6E2776) Diverts to Vishakhapatnam After Severe Right‑Engine Vibrations

American Airlines Flight AA2574 (B737-800) Returns to St. Louis After Smoke Reported in Cabin on Sept. 12

Aircraft Lightning Strike Risks and Inspection/Grounding Best Practices

Royal Air Philippines Eyes Widebody Freighters, Plans to Triple Fleet

ATR Targets U.S. Short‑Haul Market as Turboprops Seek to Fill Regional Mobility Gap

Vietjet Adds A330-300 (VN-A820), Fleet Grows to 121 Aircraft

FL Technics to open heavy maintenance facility in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Aircraft Lightning Strike Risks and Inspection/Grounding Best Practices