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• PETER SHAW-SMITH
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Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Monday, Dec. 15, 2025, 9:30 AM PST
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CAPA
• CAPA Staff
Angola sets 2026 timeline to begin TAAG privatisation talks
By CAPA: CAPA's Aviation Industry News comprehensively covers the commercial aviation industry by providing users with over 1,000 news briefs per week.
Bloomberg
• Mihir Mishra; Siddharth Philip
Star Air in talks to buy up to 20 Embraer jets in roughly $1B deal
By Bloomberg: Star Air, India’s largest regional carrier, is considering the purchase of as many as 20 Embraer SA aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be a breakthrough for the Brazilian manufacturer in one of the fastest-growing aviation markets.
AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
Boeing Outpaces Airbus in Year-End Delivery Race as Engine and Cabin Constraints Slow Airbus
By AirInsight: As December hits halfway, Boeing outperforms expectations while Airbus struggles to close its delivery gap amid engine and cabin constraints.
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Reuters
Airline Economics
• Calum Wilson
Riyadh Air: third Boeing 787-9 completed and ready for delivery; partners with Huawei
By Airline Economics: Riyadh Air has confirmed on Sunday (December 14) that its third 787-9 aircraft has completed production and is ready to be delivered from Boeing's facility.
ch-aviation
• CH-Aviation Staff
AirBaltic weighs alternatives to an IPO as it seeks new capital
By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Lots of options for Latvia's airBaltic besides IPO - gov't” today!.
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ch-aviation
• CH-Aviation Staff
Pegasus establishes Dutch subsidiary to pursue Smartwings acquisition
By ch-aviation: Pegasus Airlines (PC, Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen) has incorporated Pegasus Europe BV, a Dutch subsidiary which will be used for the acquisition of Smartwings...
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Bloomberg
• Elffie Chew
Airline Caterer Gategroup Is Said to Pick Banks for Zurich IPO
By Bloomberg: The world’s biggest in-flight caterer Gategroup Holding AG has selected banks for an initial public offering, which could take place as soon as the second half of next year, people familiar with the matter said.
