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Last Updated: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, 11:30 PM PDT
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Virgin Atlantic’s New CEO Corneel Koster Faces Major Profitability and Strategic Challenges
By Airline Weekly: Virgin Atlantic is getting a new captain, but can he steer the airline toward lasting profitability? In this week’s feature story, we unpack the daunting to-do list awaiting Koster and his team.

September 2025 business jet deliveries revealed: monthly totals, leading manufacturers and top models
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Air India confirms order for 470 aircraft — clarify split (220 firm with Boeing reported)
By ch-aviation: Air India (AI, Delhi International) has finalised its high-anticipated aircraft order, with the airline placing a firm order with Boeing for 220 aircraft,...

ACT Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-400 runs off runway into sea at Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok, strikes ground vehicle; two workers missing
By thestandard.com.hk: A cargo plane arriving from Dubai ran off the runway and tumbled into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, crashing into a ground-service vehicle and leaving two ground workers dead.

Korean Air–Asiana merger fallout sparks disputes over routes and slots
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FAA: Air traffic control staffing shortages amid U.S. government shutdown causing delays at Dallas, Chicago and Newark
By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration said late Sunday that air traffic control staffing issues were delaying travel at airports in Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta and Newark as a U.S.

Sojitz Orders Bombardier Global 6500 and Global 8000 for New Shared-Use Fleet
By ch-aviation: Sojitz Corporation has placed an order with Bombardier Business Aircraft for one Global 6500 and one Global 8000. The aircraft will be deployed under a new “share...