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EASA issues PAD for A320neo S12 panels after supplier produced thinner-than‑spec fuselage skins

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published Proposed Airworthiness Directive PAD 25‑196 after a Spanish supplier produced S12 fuselage panels with thickness deviations, requiring inspections of A320neo‑family aircraft. Operators have six months to inspect and plan repairs; MMEL restrictions on cabin pressure controls are effective immediately and Airbus has slowed deliveries.

2025-12-17T08:50:27.554682-08:00

Reuters

SpiceJet signs conditional deal for 100 Natilus HORIZON blended‑wing‑body jets as Natilus opens India arm

2025-12-17T05:33:57.013991-08:00

Flying Magazine

AIR unveils and delivers first production-ready eVTOL cargo aircraft, starts commercial manufacturing

2025-12-17T06:10:51.925185-08:00

Joby Aviation

Joby to double U.S. manufacturing, target four eVTOLs per month by 2027 and backs U.S. AAM roadmap

2025-12-17T05:13:10.890861-08:00

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Airbus delivers 800th A320 family aircraft assembled at Tianjin FALA Airbus delivered the 800th A320 family aircraft assembled at its Tianjin A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FALA) in north China's Tianjin Municipality on Dec. 17, 2025. The milestone highlights the Tianjin FALA's sustained role in Airbus's China production footprint and narrowbody delivery effort.

2025-12-17T15:50:15.350506-08:00

Airbus delivers 800th A320 family aircraft assembled at Tianjin FALA

Bloomberg

Lufthansa to operate 787s with business-class seats blocked for months while awaiting U.S. approval Deutsche Lufthansa will operate its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with most business-class Allegris seats blocked for several months while it awaits U.S. regulatory approval, Handelsblatt reports. The restriction will constrain premium capacity and complicate fleet deployment and scheduling until FAA sign‑off.

2025-12-17T13:32:43.840388-08:00

Lufthansa to operate 787s with business-class seats blocked for months while awaiting U.S. approval

FlightGlobal

RAAF declares FOC after Airbus completes AIR 5440 Block 8.1 upgrades on 12 C‑130J‑30 Hercules The Royal Australian Air Force has declared Final Operational Capability after Airbus completed AIR 5440 Block 8.1/8.1.1 upgrades across 12 C‑130J‑30 Super Hercules. The retrofit improves fleet reliability and readiness as Canberra prepares for new airlifter deliveries later this decade.

2025-12-17T11:31:04.212492-08:00

RAAF declares FOC after Airbus completes AIR 5440 Block 8.1 upgrades on 12 C‑130J‑30 Hercules

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Embraer delivers first A-29N Super Tucanos to Portugal; firm eyes local assembly Embraer has delivered the first five A-29N Super Tucanos to the Portuguese Air Force — the initial tranche of a 12-aircraft order — making Portugal the launch operator of the NATO-configured A-29. Portugal's defense minister has signalled interest in local final assembly and Embraer is studying a plant there.

2025-12-17T11:25:53.572247-08:00

Embraer delivers first A-29N Super Tucanos to Portugal; firm eyes local assembly

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EASA issues PAD for A320neo S12 panels after supplier produced thinner-than‑spec fuselage skins The European Union Aviation Safety Agency published Proposed Airworthiness Directive PAD 25‑196 after a Spanish supplier produced S12 fuselage panels with thickness deviations, requiring inspections of A320neo‑family aircraft. Operators have six months to inspect and plan repairs; MMEL restrictions on cabin pressure controls are effective immediately and Airbus has slowed deliveries.

2025-12-17T08:50:27.554682-08:00

EASA issues PAD for A320neo S12 panels after supplier produced thinner-than‑spec fuselage skins

Flying Magazine

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AIR unveils and delivers first production-ready eVTOL cargo aircraft, starts commercial manufacturing Israeli developer AIR has unveiled and delivered its first production-standard eVTOL cargo aircraft — a 550 lb‑payload design — signalling the company’s shift from prototype work to commercial-scale manufacturing and customer deliveries. The production model follows a prototype delivered to a launch customer in Q4, with operations targeted for early 2026.

2025-12-17T06:10:51.925185-08:00

AIR unveils and delivers first production-ready eVTOL cargo aircraft, starts commercial manufacturing

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Southwest says Boeing 737-7 likely to be certified around August 2026 Southwest Airlines chief executive Bob Jordan said he expects Boeing to obtain certification for its 737-7 around August 2026. The comment, attributed to the Dallas Love Field carrier, provides a specific timeline from a major operator for when regulatory approval may be achieved.

2025-12-17T05:43:18.206696-08:00

Southwest says Boeing 737-7 likely to be certified around August 2026

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SpiceJet signs conditional deal for 100 Natilus HORIZON blended‑wing‑body jets as Natilus opens India arm Natilus has launched an India subsidiary and signed a conditional purchase agreement with SpiceJet for 100 HORIZON blended‑wing‑body passenger aircraft. The deal is the first major airline commitment to Natilus’s BWB concept and makes India the planned initial commercial market for the design.

2025-12-17T05:33:57.013991-08:00

SpiceJet signs conditional deal for 100 Natilus HORIZON blended‑wing‑body jets as Natilus opens India arm

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