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Last Updated: Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, 11:54 PM PST
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Supply Chain
Airline Industry & Market Trends
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Sustainability & Climate Initiatives
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FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Pratt & Whitney rejects open‑rotor, commits to ducted‑fan for next‑generation single‑aisles
By FlightGlobal: Pratt & Whitney continues to insist its engine offering for the next generation of single-aisle aircraft will be a traditional ducted fan engine, eschewing the open-fan design of its rival CFM International.
cae.com
CAE gears up to train Global 8000 pilots as entry into service nears | CAE
By cae.com: CAE announced today that it will begin training the first pilots for Bombardier’s new Global 8000 business jet this year, marking a key milestone toward the aircraft’s entry into service.
Royal Aeronautical Society
• Tim Robinson
Dubai Airshow 2025: UAE Air Force display team blast into show with new their new L-15 trainers, Skyports to develop eVTOL vertiport infrastructure for Abu Dhabi, Skyscraper firefighting helicopters on display, and much more
By Royal Aeronautical Society: TIM ROBINSON and STEPHEN BRIDGEWATER take a look at some of the top news and highlights ahead of the official opening of the 2025 Dubai Air Show.
MRO
Europe
Aviation Safety & Regulation
Policy & Regulation
Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)
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FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Fokker Services to debut civil aircraft anti-jamming system in early 2026
By FlightGlobal: Dutch aerospace firm Fokker Services Group is unveiling a full-spectrum anti-jamming system for civil aircraft as a counter to rising incidents of satellite navigation interference.
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Associated Press
• Claire Rush
Off-duty pilot who tried to cut a flight’s engines midair to be sentenced in federal case
By Associated Press: A former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to cut the engines of a passenger flight in 2023 is set to appear for sentencing in federal court in Portland, Oregon.
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Aviation Week
• Karen Walker
Boeing Warns Airlines to Plan 10–15 Years Ahead as Delivery Shortfalls Force Fleet-Life Extensions
By Aviation Week: Airlines need to think 10-15 years out and likely extend the life of their current fleets because of new aircraft delivery shortfalls, a Boeing executive says.
ATC
North America
Airline Industry & Market Trends
Aviation Safety & Regulation
Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management
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Reuters
FAA expected to lift 3% domestic flight caps at 40 major US airports on Monday — sources
By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration late Sunday said it would end mandated cuts in domestic flights at 40 major U.S. airports effective at 6 a.m. ET (1000 GMT) Monday, easing restrictions that had been imposed over air traffic control concerns during the federal shutdown.
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