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India's top court: preliminary Air India crash report does not blame pilot; to hear pilot father's plea for independent probe on Nov 10

Reuters reports: The Supreme Court said it will hear a plea from the pilot's father on November 10 for an independent probe.

2025-11-07T00:21:34.833514-08:00

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China commissions Fujian, third carrier and its first with electromagnetic catapults

2025-11-06T21:22:11.637495-08:00

FlightGlobal

Airbus rolls out first A350-1000ULR modified for Qantas' Project Sunrise

2025-11-06T14:35:46.878915-08:00

SpaceNews.com

Rocket Lab's 74th Electron launches QPS‑SAR‑14 (YACHIHOKO‑I), expanding iQPS synthetic‑aperture radar constellation

2025-11-06T00:35:02.796689-08:00

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India's top court: preliminary Air India crash report does not blame pilot; to hear pilot father's plea for independent probe on Nov 10

2025-11-07T00:21:34.833514-08:00

India's top court: preliminary

FlightGlobal

Vietjet firms 100 A321neos; MNG Air Cargo signs for two A350 freighters Vietjet has firmed a 100-aircraft order for Airbus A321neo single-aisles — taking its A321neo commitments to 280 — and agreed a Rolls‑Royce Trent 7000/TotalCare package worth USD 3.8 billion for 92 engines. Separately, MNG Air Cargo signed for two Airbus A350 freighters.

2025-11-07T00:01:47.266881-08:00

Vietjet firms 100 A321neos; MNG Air Cargo signs for two A350 freighters

FlightGlobal

Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs in Q3 2026 as Lockheed pushes to speed F-16V deliveries Taiwan will receive its first two General Atomics MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned aircraft in the third quarter of 2026, while Lockheed Martin is working to accelerate delayed F-16V deliveries after supply‑chain setbacks. The moves aim to bolster Taiwan's persistent ISR and fighter readiness.

2025-11-06T23:40:30.199130-08:00

Taiwan to receive first MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAVs in Q3 2026 as Lockheed pushes to speed F-16V deliveries

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China commissions Fujian, third carrier and its first with electromagnetic catapults China commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, in Hainan on Nov. 7, with President Xi Jinping presiding at the flag-presenting ceremony. The Fujian is Beijing’s first carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, the world’s largest conventionally powered carrier and makes China the second country to field EM catapults.

2025-11-06T21:22:11.637495-08:00

China commissions Fujian, third carrier and its first with electromagnetic catapults

Reuters

Air traffic control glitch delays flights at India's Delhi airport

2025-11-06T19:55:11.476683-08:00

Air traffic control glitch del

AeroTime

Emirates' $5,000 Manila First‑Class Suites Sell Out Daily as Filipino Travellers Embrace Luxury Emirates' eight first‑class suites on its Manila services are selling out every day at roughly $5,000 a seat, reflecting strong Filipino demand for ultra‑premium travel. The consistent uptake highlights an unusually high willingness to pay on the Manila route and tight capacity at top‑tier fare levels.

2025-11-06T19:16:34.666698-08:00

Emirates' $5,000 Manila First‑Class Suites Sell Out Daily as Filipino Travellers Embrace Luxury

qantasnewsroom.com.au

Qantas holds H2 FY26 capacity as demand steadies, warns on fuel volatility and slowing domestic growth; launches Economy Plus Qantas said it will largely maintain second‑half FY26 capacity guidance as passenger demand remains broadly steady, but told investors domestic travel growth is slowing and fuel costs are rising. The carrier also unveiled an 'Economy Plus' extra‑legroom product as it navigates price volatility and margin pressure.

2025-11-06T15:03:28.359567-08:00

Qantas holds H2 FY26 capacity as demand steadies, warns on fuel volatility and slowing domestic growth; launches Economy Plus

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Airbus rolls out first A350-1000ULR modified for Qantas' Project Sunrise Airbus has rolled out the first ultra-long-range A350-1000 modified for Qantas’ Project Sunrise and the airframe is now in final assembly in Toulouse. The A350-1000ULR is configured for 22-hour nonstop services between Sydney/Melbourne and London or New York, with first deliveries due by the end of next year.

2025-11-06T14:35:46.878915-08:00

Airbus rolls out first A350-1000ULR modified for Qantas' Project Sunrise

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