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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, 7:17 PM PDT
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AINonline
Europe advances Controller–Pilot Data Link Communications (CPDLC): implications for airlines and ATC
By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.
AINonline
Canada advances rules for out-of-sight (BVLOS) drone operations
By AINonline: Business, Air Transport, Defense & General Aviation News.
Reuters
• Dan Catchpole; Allison Lampert
Hackers hijack PA systems at Canadian and U.S. airports to broadcast pro‑Hamas, anti‑Trump messages
By Reuters: Hackers took over the public address systems on Tuesday at four airports, three in Canada and one in the United States, to broadcast messages praising Hamas and criticizing President Donald Trump, according to officials and news reports.
Reuters
• Abhijith Ganapavaram; Arpan Chaturvedi
Father of Air India pilot in June crash that killed 260 asks Supreme Court for independent probe (seeking causes beyond pilot action)
By Reuters: The 91-year-old father of the Air India pilot in a June crash that killed 260 has asked India's Supreme Court to order an independent investigation that takes into account causes other than pilot action, sources familiar with the matter said.
ch-aviation
Private equity firms eye takeover of Australia’s Alliance Airlines
By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Alliance Airlines at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.
Bloomberg
• Bob Van Voris
777 Partners Co-Founder Josh Wander Charged With Alleged $500M Fraud
By Bloomberg: Josh Wander, the co-founder of Miami investment firm 777 Partners, was charged with conspiracy and fraud for allegedly cheating lenders and investors in the firm out of almost $500 million.
New York Times
Brash Investor in Global Soccer Clubs Is Charged With Fraud
PaxEx.Aero
• Seth Miller
JetBlue Mosaic Changes: Easier Family Qualification for Elite Status, Fewer Complimentary Drinks
By PaxEx.Aero: Traveling with kids could make it easier to earn elite status in the JetBlue TrueBlue program starting next year. But that benefit will come with fewer free drinks on board.
