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FAA grant delay could deepen U.S. aircraft mechanic shortage ahead of holiday travel

A U.S. government delay in funding an FAA grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics as the nation's aging fleet and rising demand strain the aviation system, lawmakers warned Monday. Lawmakers said the pause could impede training and hiring ahead of the holiday travel peak.

2025-11-24T08:49:54.865433-08:00

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Qatar Airways ups winter 2025–26 frequencies to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai and Singapore

2025-11-23T19:32:13.277698-08:00

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Etihad reactivates eighth A380, launches daily Abu Dhabi–Tokyo (Narita) A380 service from 16 June 2026

2025-11-24T03:23:29.159397-08:00

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Vietjet Thailand takes delivery of first Boeing 737-8 from parent’s $32bn MAX order

2025-11-23T19:12:06.424168-08:00

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House AI Task Force Chair Urges Caution on Aviation AI, Citing Fallible Training Data The chair of the U.S. House AI Task Force warned that artificial intelligence systems used in aviation rely on imperfect, potentially misleading information, and urged regulators and operators to pursue cautious, incremental deployment with strict validation and human oversight to avoid erroneous operational outcomes.

2025-11-24T09:32:45.537166-08:00

House AI Task Force Chair Urges Caution on Aviation AI, Citing Fallible Training Data

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Sunrise Airways suspends Port‑au‑Prince flights amid escalating gang violence and aviation security concerns Sunrise Airways has suspended all flights to and from Port‑au‑Prince, citing security concerns as escalating gang violence continues to disrupt aviation operations in Haiti’s capital. The carrier said the suspension responds to threats to safe operations while the security situation remains unstable.

2025-11-24T09:25:11.968576-08:00

Sunrise Airways suspends Port‑au‑Prince flights amid escalating gang violence and aviation security concerns

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Wizz Air names CFO Ian Malin as Chief Commercial Officer in senior leadership reshuffle Wizz Air has appointed its CFO Ian Malin as Chief Commercial Officer in a senior leadership reshuffle effective Feb. 1, 2026. Based in Budapest, Malin will assume full responsibility for the carrier’s commercial functions and revenue generation as part of broader SLT changes.

2025-11-24T08:50:36.301671-08:00

Wizz Air names CFO Ian Malin as Chief Commercial Officer in senior leadership reshuffle

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FAA grant delay could deepen U.S. aircraft mechanic shortage ahead of holiday travel A U.S. government delay in funding an FAA grant program risks worsening a shortage of aircraft mechanics as the nation's aging fleet and rising demand strain the aviation system, lawmakers warned Monday. Lawmakers said the pause could impede training and hiring ahead of the holiday travel peak.

2025-11-24T08:49:54.865433-08:00

FAA grant delay could deepen U.S. aircraft mechanic shortage ahead of holiday travel

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Jury finds Gogo infringed SmartSky patents over 5G air-to-ground system; $23M verdict A federal jury in Delaware found Gogo infringed patents held by SmartSky Networks tied to its 5G air-to-ground connectivity system, awarding SmartSky roughly $23 million. The complaint was filed in 2022 and Gogo has said it will appeal the verdict.

2025-11-24T08:12:39.811764-08:00

Jury finds Gogo infringed SmartSky patents over 5G air-to-ground system; $23M verdict

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Korean Air to build next‑generation MRO hangar at Seoul–Incheon under agreement with IIAC Korean Air has agreed with Incheon International Airport Corp. to build a next‑generation airframe maintenance hangar at Incheon. The 69,000‑square‑metre facility, due to start construction in 2027 and open end‑2029, will host two large widebodies and one medium‑range jet and employ about 300 specialists.

2025-11-24T07:14:09.216427-08:00

Korean Air to build next‑generation MRO hangar at Seoul–Incheon under agreement with IIAC

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LOT adds year‑round Warsaw–Stavanger and seasonal Warsaw–San Francisco (May 2026) LOT Polish Airlines is adding a year‑round, four‑times‑weekly Warsaw–Stavanger service and a four‑times‑weekly seasonal nonstop Warsaw–San Francisco route from May 2026. Stavanger is in operation now at four weekly rotations; San Francisco begins in May 2026 with the same frequency.

2025-11-24T06:14:44.037221-08:00

LOT adds year‑round Warsaw–Stavanger and seasonal Warsaw–San Francisco (May 2026)

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Saudi Arabia reportedly planning two new state-backed airlines alongside Saudia, Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to launch two new state-backed airlines to join the country’s existing carriers — flag carrier Saudia, long‑haul startup Riyadh Air, and budget operators flynas and flyadeal. The development would expand direct state involvement in the Kingdom’s aviation sector.

2025-11-24T05:33:47.740468-08:00

Saudi Arabia reportedly planning two new state-backed airlines alongside Saudia, Riyadh Air

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