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Economic Times • Arindam Majumder

Air India flew A320 eight times with expired airworthiness certificate; DGCA opens probe

Economic Times reports: Air India operated an Airbus A320 eight times with an expired airworthiness license, risking passenger safety. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is investigating the lapse, which could lead to significant penalties for the airline and its officials.

Also: South China Morning Post, ANI News Agency, Economic Times and newsable.asianetnews.com
2025-12-01T21:10:25.668639-08:00

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Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, 7:07 AM PST

2025-12-02T07:07:26.329786-08:00 2025-12-02T07:07:26.329786-08:00 (2025-12-02T07:07:26.329786-08:00)

Frequent-flyer programs   PaxEx   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
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Skift • Meghna Maharishi

Delta Expands Choice Benefits for Top-Tier SkyMiles Members

By Skift: Delta said it changed some of the perks in its Choice Benefits program to appeal to a wider group with top-tier Delta SkyMiles status.

Also: Delta Air Lines, The Points Guy, loyaltylobby.com and fromthetraytable.com
2025-12-02T05:38:06.224416-08:00
Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
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The Loadstar • Alex Lennane

Lufthansa Cargo signals behind-the-scenes integration with Swiss WorldCargo

By The Loadstar: A baffling press release suggests that Lufthansa Cargo is about to merge - but only behind the scenes - with Swiss World Cargo,.

2025-12-02T04:46:04.296193-08:00
Supply Chain   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus CEO assessing December delivery impact after A320 fuselage quality issue leads to weak November handovers

By Reuters: Airbus is assessing the impact on year-end deliveries of a fuselage quality issue on some A320 jets after the newly discovered snag led to "weak" November handovers, CEO Guillaume Faury told Reuters as a key annual target hangs in the balance.

Also: Aviation Week
2025-12-02T04:14:29.651585-08:00
eVTOL   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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eveairmobility.com

Eve Air Mobility Selects BETA Technologies as Pusher Motor Supplier.

By eveairmobility.com: Integrating Eve’s proven lifter motor systems with BETA’s advanced pusher motor technology enhances system architecture to deliver superior performance, operational reliability, and energy efficiency.

Also: New York Times, eVTOL Insights and aeromorning.com
2025-12-02T02:52:52.965481-08:00