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Last Updated: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, 8:14 AM PDT
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Reuters
• Tim Hepher
Airbus says supplier performance has improved, backing 7% delivery hike to ~820 jets; Spirit deal expected to close in Q4
By Reuters: Airbus has seen a marked improvement in confidence and performance from its suppliers, all of whom are ready to support the company's target of increasing deliveries by 7% to some 820 jets this year, a senior company official said on Monday.
CBS News
• Mike Toole
2 dead in fiery small plane crash on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts
By CBS News: A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people on board were killed.
AINonline
• Amy Wilder
CAE launches online booking platform and modernized maintenance training at NBAA-BACE
By AINonline: Online booking platform debuts at NBAA-BACE.
Bloomberg
• Bruce Einhorn
Viasat to Spend $2B+ on New Satellite Capacity to Counter SpaceX Starlink in In‑Flight Wi‑Fi Market
By Bloomberg: As it competes for inflight Wi-Fi business, Viasat is spending more than $2 billion to add capacity.
Inflight Online
• Grace Hardy
WestJet Reaches Milestone: 100 Boeing 737s Fitted with TELUS Starlink Wi‑Fi
By Inflight Online: WestJet has equipped its 100th Boeing 737 aircraft with TELUS Starlink in-flight Wi-Fi, making it the largest fleet of Starlink-enabled 737s in the world.
AINonline
• Matt Thurber
Blackhawk’s XP66D engine upgrade for TBM 700 gains FAA certification, adds 150 shp and boosts climb/cruise
By AINonline: XP66D package adds 150 shp and improved climb and cruise performance.
Virgin Atlantic
• News Release
Virgin Atlantic Board Announces Shai Weiss As New CEO
By Virgin Atlantic: The Virgin Atlantic Board is pleased to announce its succession plan for the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Shai Weiss. After a successful seven-year tenure, Shai will stand down as Chief Executive and leave the airline on 31 December 2025.
