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Last Updated: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, 12:29 AM PDT

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Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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Leeham News

Open Rotor / Open Fan Engines: Promise of Dramatically Lower Fuel Burn and Industry Implications

By Leeham News: By Scott Hamilton Oct. 22, 2025, © Leeham News: The Open Rotor engine and its evolution, the Open Fan, promise dramatically lower fuel consumption compared with evolutions of the ducted fan engine.

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2025-10-22T00:28:24.570029-07:00
Africa   Accident   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Investigators: SAA A330 pilot disconnected autopilot and attempted manual correction during cruise turbulence, causing overspeed

By FlightGlobal: South African investigators have disclosed that an Airbus A330-300 pilot tried to stabilise an overspeed manually during a clear-air turbulence encounter, rather than leaving the autopilot engaged.

2025-10-22T00:12:19.515097-07:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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One Mile at a Time • Ben Schlappig

Singapore Airlines Retires Boeing 737-800s, Completes Move to Flat-Bed, Wi‑Fi-Equipped Narrowbody Fleet

By One Mile at a Time: Singapore Airlines is retiring its Boeing 737-800s, which is a big milestone in terms of fleet consistency for flat beds, Wi-Fi, and more.

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