FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 4:07 PM PST
2025-11-18T16:07:10.299578-08:00 2025-11-18T16:07:10.299578-08:00 (2025-11-18T16:07:10.299578-08:00)
Wall Street Journal
• Benjamin Katz
Airlines Push for Safer Engine Oils and Sensor Mandates After Toxic-Fume Leaks
By Wall Street Journal: Other measures after a WSJ investigation include an Airbus design fix being rolled out by American Airlines, while a U.S. bill would mandate sensors on planes.
MRO
Supply Chain
Airline Industry & Market Trends
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Aviation Safety & Regulation
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FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
FAA proposes mandatory replacement of high‑pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines after failures
By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed mandatory replacement of high-pressure compressor blades on 1,496 V2500 engines following multiple blade failures that caused engine fires and in-flight shutdowns.
PaxEx
North America
Airline Industry & Market Trends
Policy & Regulation
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Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Airlines Shut Down Secret Program That Sold Millions of Passenger Flight Records to U.S. Government
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: The U.S. government program selling millions of passenger flight records has been shut down due to privacy concerns and opposition.
aeroroutes.com
WestJet files Northern Summer 2026 European expansion including six trans‑Atlantic routes
By aeroroutes.com: Additional info added at 2115PST 17NOV25 / 0515GMT 18NOV25 Published at 2100PST 17NOV25 / 0500GMT 18NOV25 WestJet as of Monday 17NOV25 evening (Mountain Standard time) filed planned European network expansion for Northern summer 2026 season, including 6 Trans-Atlantic routes.
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
Etihad to equip entire fleet with Viasat Amara in‑flight connectivity
By Runway Girl: Etihad Airways will deploy Viasat's next-generation connectivity solution, Viasat Amara, across its entire fleet as part of its ongoing commitment to deliver a world-class guest experience.
Also:
Via Satellite and
Inflight Online
North America
M&A
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation
Airline Industry & Market Trends
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FlightGlobal
• Howard Hardee
Mesa Air Group Shareholders Approve Merger With Republic Airways
By FlightGlobal: Shareholders of Mesa Air Group have approved the company's merger with fellow US regional airline company Republic Airways.
Also:
Seeking Alpha and
investor.mesa-air.com
ch-aviation
Air Peace says SmartLynx collapse cost it $15m and caused widespread flight disruptions
By ch-aviation: Air Peace (P4, Lagos) has blamed USD15 million in losses and widespread flight disruptions last week on SmartLynx Airlines (6Y, Riga), which it claimed...
