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Reuters • Allison Lampert

Lawmakers Probe FAA Grant Delays as U.S. Aircraft Mechanic Shortage Threatens Holiday Travel

Reuters reports: A U.S. government delay on funding a grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics at a time when the country's aging aviation system is already strained by demand, lawmakers said on Monday.

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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 9:34 AM PST

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Simple Flying • James Pearson

Air Arabia Confirms Double Daily A321LR Flights to London — New 7h50m Longest Service

By Simple Flying: Timed at up to 7h 50m, it will become the carrier's new longest service.

2025-11-24T01:50:16.105881-08:00
Leadership   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
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Airline Economics • Calum Wilson

Wizz Air shifts CFO Ian Malin to Chief Commercial Officer, consolidating commercial and revenue responsibilities

By Airline Economics: The airline's current CFO Ian Malin will transition to chief commercial officer. Based in Budapest, he will take over all responsibility relating to the company's commercial functions and revenue generation.

Also: Breitflyte
2025-11-24T08:50:36.301671-08:00
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FlightGlobal • Howard Hardee

Sunrise Airways suspends Port‑au‑Prince flights amid escalating gang violence and aviation security concerns

By FlightGlobal: Haiti's Sunrise Airways has suspended all flights to and from Port-au-Prince, citing security concerns, as gang violence continues to disrupt aviation operations at the Caribbean nation's capital.

2025-11-24T09:25:11.968576-08:00
MRO   BizAv   Dassault Aviation   Africa   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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Inflight Online • Grace Hardy

ExecuJet MRO South Africa renews FAA and multiple African regulatory approvals

By Inflight Online: ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has renewed its approvals from the U.S. FAA and the aviation authorities of several African countries.

Also: Corporate Jet Investor and Aviation Week
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