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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

Boeing deliveries fall to 44 in November vs Airbus 72, marking third straight monthly decline

Boeing delivered 44 commercial jets in November, marking a third consecutive monthly decline and trailing Airbus’s 72 handovers; Boeing has tallied 537 year‑to‑date deliveries in 2025 (up 68.8% year‑on‑year), after reporting 50 deliveries in October and 164 gross orders in November.

2025-12-09T08:36:15.619784-08:00

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IndiGo admits misjudgement as DGCA 48‑hour rest rule triggers pilot shortage and mass cancellations

2025-12-09T09:29:00.971924-08:00

The Air Current

Bipartisan House bill seeks to reinstate aviation SAF tax credit

2025-12-09T07:05:48.143369-08:00

IATA

IATA trims 2025 SAF forecast to 1.9 Mt, warns growth still falls short of airlines' decarbonisation needs

2025-12-09T05:15:16.455770-08:00

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Skift

AAA Forecasts Record U.S. Holiday Travel Dec. 20–Jan. 1; Travel Up 2.2% Year‑over‑Year AAA forecasts record U.S. holiday travel between Dec. 20 and Jan. 1, projecting a 2.2% year‑over‑year increase in travelers for the period. The projection marks the highest expected holiday travel volume on record for that two‑week window.

2025-12-09T21:03:56.473061-08:00

AAA Forecasts Record U.S. Holiday Travel Dec. 20–Jan. 1; Travel Up 2.2% Year‑over‑Year

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AirAsia to seek Bahrain AOC as AirAsia X consolidation targets 2H2026 relaunch AirAsia Aviation Group, set to consolidate with AirAsia X (D7) and revert to the AirAsia Group brand, will pursue an Air Operator Certificate in Bahrain and is targeting a 2H2026 operational relaunch for the combined carrier.

2025-12-09T21:03:43.215737-08:00

AirAsia to seek Bahrain AOC as AirAsia X consolidation targets 2H2026 relaunch

Skift

Indian winter travel surge: earlier bookings and higher spending boost demand India's winter travel season is seeing an earlier booking window and higher per‑passenger spending, driving a notable surge in demand as the market aligns with major source markets worldwide. Airlines and airports are adjusting capacity and commercial plans to capture stronger advance sales and higher yields.

2025-12-09T20:05:10.151673-08:00

Indian winter travel surge: earlier bookings and higher spending boost demand

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

American Airlines avoids $16.1M DOT fine by investing in wheelchair‑handling equipment American Airlines will avoid a $16.1 million Department of Transportation civil penalty by agreeing to invest in equipment to improve handling of passengers' wheelchairs and other mobility devices, resolving an enforcement action over mishandled mobility aids and accessibility failures across its operations.

2025-12-09T15:27:50.676927-08:00

American Airlines avoids $16.1M DOT fine by investing in wheelchair‑handling equipment

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Avianca (Abra) and Aerolíneas Argentinas launch bilateral codeshare linking 9 Colombian and 12 Argentine cities Avianca's parent Abra Group and Aerolíneas Argentinas have activated a bilateral codeshare that brings Avianca into their cooperation, enabling single‑ticket, through‑checked journeys between Bogotá and Buenos Aires and onward service to nine Colombian and 12 Argentine domestic destinations.

2025-12-09T12:46:38.519101-08:00

Avianca (Abra) and Aerolíneas Argentinas launch bilateral codeshare linking 9 Colombian and 12 Argentine cities

Aviation Week

Embraer, Airbus land small narrowbody orders across Latin America as 2025 closes Embraer and Airbus closed 2025 by winning a string of orders for smaller narrowbodies across Latin America, securing commitments from regional and low-cost carriers and accelerating fleet modernisation for short- and medium-haul routes. The deals underscore OEMs' push to capture growth in secondary-city networks.

2025-12-09T10:13:42.696266-08:00

Embraer, Airbus land small narrowbody orders across Latin America as 2025 closes

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IndiGo admits misjudgement as DGCA 48‑hour rest rule triggers pilot shortage and mass cancellations IndiGo admits it misjudged the DGCA's 48‑hour weekly rest rule after a pilot shortage triggered thousands of cancellations and cut daily flights from about 2,300 to 1,900. Regulators issued show‑cause notices, the Civil Aviation Ministry ordered a 10% curtailment and IndiGo plans up to 500 flight cancellations.

2025-12-09T09:29:00.971924-08:00

IndiGo admits misjudgement as DGCA 48‑hour rest rule triggers pilot shortage and mass cancellations

FlightGlobal

Etihad cancels 16 Boeing widebodies as it pivots to A330‑900 and A350 orders Etihad Airways in November cancelled orders for 16 Boeing widebody aircraft while simultaneously announcing a significant expansion of its Airbus long‑haul fleet with new A330‑900 and A350 orders, marking a clear shift in the Abu Dhabi carrier’s widebody procurement strategy.

2025-12-09T09:15:37.671045-08:00

Etihad cancels 16 Boeing widebodies as it pivots to A330‑900 and A350 orders

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