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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, 7:17 PM PST
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Virgin Atlantic to begin new London Phuket flights in 2026
By AeroTime: Virgin Atlantic is to expand in Asia with new direct London to Phuket Dreamliner flights in 2026.
Air India Boeing 777‑200 Diverts to Mongolia After In‑Flight Technical Problem on SFO–DEL Flight
By Aviation Source: An Air India B777-200 bound for Delhi via Kolkata from San Francisco diverted to Mongolia after reporting a technical problem on 2 November.
The Ninety-Nines: Celebrating 96 Years of Women in Aviation
By Flying Magazine: Sunday, November 2 marked 96 years since The Ninety-Nines were formed, and the organization is still growing and inspiring pilots.
AAR to buy HAECO Americas for $78M, securing $850M of customer agreements and expanding US heavy-maintenance footprint
By FlightGlobal: US maintenance provider AAR has acquired HAECO Americas for $78 million, securing customer agreements worth $850 million and expanding its heavy maintenance capabilities across North Carolina and Florida facilities.
Europe to Phase Out Halon: Implications for Aircraft Fire‑Suppression, MROs and Operators
By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.
East Midlands Airport Welcomes Sixth New Cargo Carrier in Six Months
By Aviation Source: Chinese cargo carrier SF Express has landed at East Midlands Airport (EMA), making it the sixth new cargo operator in six months.
EU Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking to Seek Airline Input on Operational Deployment of New Aircraft Technologies
By Aviation Week: In February 2026, the EU-backed Clean Aviation Joint Undertaking will seek industry views on the operational deployment of new aircraft technologies.