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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, 10:26 AM PDT
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Flydubai Expands Network With Seven New Interline Agreements
By Aviation Week: Flydubai announced seven new interline agreements on Oct. 21, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40.

US Senate Commerce Committee Unanimously Advances Aviation Safety Bill After Deadly January Collision
By Reuters: The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve aviation safety legislation after a fatal January collision involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter that killed 67 people spurred calls for reform.

Airbus and Cathay Group to co-invest up to $70M to scale SAF production in Asia and beyond
By Airbus: Airbus and the Cathay Group have announced a joint investment of up to US$70 million to accelerate the development of SAF production in Asia and globally.

Obsolete FDR Parts Could Force Grounding of Hawker Twinjet, Warns Duncan
By AINonline: Obsolete parts could mean grounding of the still-popular twinjet.

Airbus to inaugurate second final assembly line in China as it expands global production
By Reuters: Airbus is poised to open a second assembly line in China with limited fanfare this week, days after securing an extra foothold in the United States as it walks a tightrope between divided trade powers, industry sources said.

Airbus open to H225 Super Puma returning to offshore oil-and-gas operations after decade-long withdrawal
By FlightGlobal: Airbus Helicopters is seeing renewed interest in its H225 Super Puma for offshore operations, almost a decade after a fatal accident in Norway which led to many operators removing the type from use.

Lufthansa 787-9 Deliveries Delayed as U.S. Government Shutdown Halts FAA Certifications
By Air Data News: Lufthansa has announced further delays in the certification and delivery of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners due to the ongoing US government shutdown, directly.