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Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 4:44 AM PST
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Tow-tractor instructor distracted while training pushes Malta Air 737-800 into Stansted blast fence
By FlightGlobal: UK investigators believe a tow-tractor instructor was focused on training another driver when the vehicle pushed a Boeing 737-800 into the blast fence at London Stansted.
IATA: Governments in 26 countries hold $1.12bn of airlines' funds — 93% in Africa and the Middle East
By ch-aviation: Governments across 26 countries are holding USD1.12 billion in airline funds, with Africa and the Middle East accounting for 93% of the total, according to the International Air...
NTSB chair Jennifer Homendy calls proposed rollback of Washington, D.C. airspace safety rules 'shameful'
By AeroTime: NTSB Chair, Jennifer Homendy has described proposed legislation that would reduce safety in the skies of Washington DC as “shameful”.
US discounters adapt networks as widespread capacity cuts change market dynamics
By FlightGlobal: Most US discounters have been undergoing a painful period of contraction over the past several months, which has seen carriers enact sweeping network capacity cuts - opening new opportunities in some markets.
Airbus, partners complete new fello’fly wake-energy retrieval trials, advancing formation‑flying fuel‑savings
By airlinergs.com: Airbus, alongside their partners, has successfully completed a new phase of trials for Airbus’ fello’fly project.
Saudi regulator selects Jazeera Airways and Beond to establish national charter carriers in kingdom
By FlightGlobal: Saudi Arabia's civil aviation regulator has selected Kuwait's Jazeera Airways and the premium leisure carrier Beond to establish charter operations in the kingdom.
EASA expands ExecuJet Malaysia’s maintenance scope for Falcon 7X/8X fleet
By mrobusinesstoday.com: ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia has expanded its maintenance capabilities after securing additional regulatory approvals from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US FAA.