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Iraqi Airways has been accused of involvement in a $60 million procurement scam tied to aircraft spare parts, ch-aviation reports. The case centers on alleged irregularities in spares contracts and purchasing processes, raising questions about the carrier’s procurement controls and legal exposure.
Reuters
By Reuters: GKN Aerospace owner Melrose Industries on Friday posted an 8% rise in 2025 revenue, lifted by robust after-market demand and continued strength in its engines unit, but flagged softer-than-expected revenue for 2026 as sector-wide supply chain constraints persist.
Reuters
By Reuters: The U.S. military shot down a government drone with a laser-based anti-drone system, an accident that prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to bar flights on Thursday in an area around Fort Hancock, Texas, congressional aides told Reuters.
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By ch-aviation: India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded four Learjet 40 and Learjet 45 aircraft operated by VSR Aviation (Delhi International)...
Reuters
• Julie Zhu, Sneha Kumar
By Reuters: Virgin Australia reported strong first-half profit growth on Friday despite rising cost pressures, as the country's No. 2 airline remains disciplined about adding capacity in a domestic market dominated by rival Qantas Airways .
Australian Aviation
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair criticizes American Airlines for flight delays and hints at increased scrutiny of the industry.
AeroTime
• Miquel Ros
By AeroTime: Beyond entertainment: Panasonic Avionics CEO, Ken Sain shares his views on the advent of LEO satellites and what it means for the future of passenger engagement.
Australian Aviation
• Jake Nelson
By Australian Aviation: The national carrier will launch a new seasonal non-stop service between Sydney and Las Vegas in December, operating three times per week on 787-9 Dreamliners until March 2027.
The Air Current
• Will Guisbond
