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Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Passenger sues American Airlines and SkyWest alleging assault by intoxicated traveler during takeoff roll

Amber Craven has sued American Airlines and regional operator SkyWest, alleging negligence after an intoxicated passenger allegedly assaulted her during the aircraft's takeoff roll. The complaint claims the carriers failed to prevent and properly manage the onboard assault and seeks damages.

2025-12-14T07:25:01.056370-08:00

CNN

United 777‑200ER Returns to Dulles After Engine Failure and Small Brush Fire

2025-12-13T11:36:42.243749-08:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

United revives AI flight‑attendant scheduling plan amid contract talks, contradicting prior assurances

2025-12-13T02:10:15.497731-08:00

The Air Current

Spirit labor approves pay and retirement concessions to unlock ~$100M as carrier nears bankruptcy deadline

2025-12-12T10:06:18.541668-08:00

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airBaltic weighs IPO alternatives as it seeks new capital airBaltic is weighing alternatives to an IPO as it seeks new capital. Management is evaluating non-public financing paths to raise funds for the carrier's operational and strategic needs, indicating a move away from pursuing a public listing toward other investor channels.

2025-12-15T05:08:46.465312-08:00

airBaltic weighs IPO alternatives as it seeks new capital

AirInsight

Boeing pulls ahead in year-end delivery race as Airbus hit by engine and cabin bottlenecks At mid-December, Boeing is outpacing expectations in the year-end delivery race while Airbus struggles to close its delivery gap as engine supply shortages and cabin-equipment constraints delay final completions. The divergence increases supplier and airline scheduling pressure ahead of year-end handovers.

2025-12-15T05:08:01.032714-08:00

Boeing pulls ahead in year-end delivery race as Airbus hit by engine and cabin bottlenecks

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Geneva’s BlueLight seeks two A340-300s to launch nonprofit humanitarian airlift BlueLight, a Geneva-based non-profit startup, is seeking two Airbus A340-300s to launch humanitarian operations, co-founder Pierre Bernheim said. The aircraft acquisition is intended to underpin the organization's planned relief airlift activities, providing long-range capacity for global humanitarian missions on behalf of international NGOs and disaster response agencies.

2025-12-15T04:28:50.944630-08:00

Geneva’s BlueLight seeks two A340-300s to launch nonprofit humanitarian airlift

Airline Economics

Riyadh Air's third Boeing 787-9 completes production and is ready for delivery as carrier readies launch Riyadh Air's third Boeing 787-9 has completed production at Boeing's factory, entered final paint and is ready for handover, the carrier said. The milestone advances fleet buildup as Riyadh Air prepares to commence commercial services and has announced a partnership with Huawei.

2025-12-15T03:55:09.547806-08:00

Riyadh Air's third Boeing 787-9 completes production and is ready for delivery as carrier readies launch

Bloomberg

Gategroup picks banks for Zurich IPO, sees listing as soon as H2 next year Gategroup Holding AG, the world’s largest in‑flight caterer, has selected banks to lead an initial public offering in Zurich that could take place as early as the second half of next year, people familiar with the matter said. The move would return the catering group to public markets via a Swiss listing.

2025-12-15T03:53:47.747460-08:00

Gategroup picks banks for Zurich IPO, sees listing as soon as H2 next year

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Albanian regulator revokes Air Albania licence; carrier suspends operations after Turkish Airlines exit Albania’s civil aviation authority has revoked Air Albania’s operating licence, prompting the flag carrier to suspend all flights since 7 December. The move follows Turkish Airlines' decision to exit as the carrier's main shareholder (selling its 49% stake), leaving the seven-year-old airline without its partner.

2025-12-15T01:25:02.925916-08:00

Albanian regulator revokes Air Albania licence; carrier suspends operations after Turkish Airlines exit

Leeham News

Green Taxi Aerospace Targets 2027 FAA Certification for All‑Electric, APU‑Powered E‑Taxi System US startup Green Taxi Aerospace is targeting FAA certification in 2027 for an all‑electric, APU‑powered taxiing system that moves aircraft on the ground without main‑engine use. The company says the system can cut taxi fuel burn and reduce operational costs by roughly 5–20%.

2025-12-15T00:21:54.496222-08:00

Green Taxi Aerospace Targets 2027 FAA Certification for All‑Electric, APU‑Powered E‑Taxi System

Leeham News

Green Taxi targets 2027 FAA certification for all‑electric, APU‑powered taxi system Green Taxi Aerospace says it is targeting FAA certification in 2027 for an all‑electric, APU‑powered taxiing system designed to move airliners without main‑engine thrust. The company says the technology can deliver up to 5–20% savings and is pursuing formal approval next year.

2025-12-15T00:21:53.677977-08:00

Green Taxi targets 2027 FAA certification for all‑electric, APU‑powered taxi system

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