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Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, 4:42 PM PDT
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ch-aviation
• Hilka Birns
US President Trump warns America may impose export controls on Boeing parts in response to China’s rare-earth restrictions
By ch-aviation: US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States may impose export controls on Boeing aircraft parts in response to China’s restrictions on rare earth...
FlightGlobal
• Howard Hardee
MD Onboard seeks to modernize in-flight medical response technologies for business aviation
By FlightGlobal: A middle-aged business jet passenger feels pain in his chest and shows signs of a potential heart attack. Cruising at 40,000ft, the aircraft is 30min from the nearest diversion airport.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
GE Honda Aero evaluates larger turbofan for future business-aviation jets
By FlightGlobal: GE Honda Aero Engines has begun evaluating the business aviation market for a potential new turbofan engine, with president Mel Solomon suggesting opportunities could emerge in the next five to seven years for powerplants larger than the company's current HF-120.
Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
Tesla-Backed Airbound Aims for 1-Cent Drone Deliveries in India
By Flying Magazine: India’s Airbound aims to revolutionize drone logistics with the promise of 1-cent delivery.
AINonline
• Amy Wilder
CAE Launches CORe Aircrew Academy to Incorporate Real‑World Operational Data into Pilot Training
By AINonline: New program targets emerging operational risks, international regulations.
FlightGlobal
• Howard Hardee
FAA Ambassador Jamail Larkins Promotes AI-Powered Career Tool at NBAA to Tackle Pilot and Tech Retirement Wave
By FlightGlobal: Huge numbers of experienced pilots and technicians are set to retire within the decade, without an adequate pipeline of young talent to ease the looming shortfall.
Skift
• Meghna Maharishi
JetBlue Says European Consolidation Is Squeezing Smaller Carriers — Eyes Alternatives to Air Travel
By Skift: JetBlue president Marty St. George said he was concerned that consolidation is squeezing out smaller carriers from Europe.
