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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

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

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 to deploy reactivated A380 daily on Abu Dhabi–Tokyo Narita from 16 June 2026

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

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Aer Lingus halts Manchester cabin crew strikes after threatening to close base Aer Lingus has halted planned cabin crew strikes at its Manchester base after warning it may close the station amid an ongoing pay dispute. The carrier’s threat prompted the union to pause industrial action to protect jobs while talks resume.

2025-11-24T12:48:23.423947-08:00

Aer Lingus halts Manchester cabin crew strikes after threatening to close base

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Duffy abandons U.S. passenger-rights regulations, cites fare-rise risk; Europe compared Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has abandoned proposed regulations meant to strengthen U.S. airline passenger rights, saying the measures would risk driving up airfares. The decision comes as officials review evidence of how comparable protections have played out in Europe and their impact on carriers and fares.

2025-11-24T11:46:43.262774-08:00

Duffy abandons U.S. passenger-rights regulations, cites fare-rise risk; Europe compared

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Why Major Travel Brands Skipped COP30 — What It Means for Aviation’s Climate Commitments Major travel brands were largely absent from COP30 in Brazil, even though the UN devoted two full days to tourism at the climate summit. The disengagement raises urgent questions about how aviation will influence — or be shaped by — emerging international climate commitments.

2025-11-24T11:42:55.204610-08:00

Why Major Travel Brands Skipped COP30 — What It Means for Aviation’s Climate Commitments

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Air Canada faces legal challenge over Venezuela arbitral award, potential material financial exposure Air Canada is facing a legal challenge tied to an arbitral award in Venezuela that could create material financial exposure for the carrier. The dispute centres on enforcement of the award and may require the airline to absorb cash liabilities and legal costs as proceedings continue.

2025-11-24T11:06:45.275822-08:00

Air Canada faces legal challenge over Venezuela arbitral award, potential material financial exposure

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Apple, Delta integrate AirTag location data directly into Delta's baggage system Apple and Delta launched a tool that feeds AirTag location data directly into Delta’s baggage management systems, enabling the airline’s operational platform to ingest consumer-sourced location telemetry. The integration brings device-based tracking information into Delta’s baggage workflows for visibility, reconciliation and handling.

2025-11-24T10:50:28.155936-08:00

Apple, Delta integrate AirTag location data directly into Delta's baggage system

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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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