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Last Updated: Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, 11:48 AM PDT
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Qatar Airways to Start Operations at JFK’s New Terminal One, Opens First U.S. Lounge
By World Airline News: Qatar Airways Airbus A350-941 A7-ALW (msn 114) AMS (Ton Jochems). Image: 950085. DOHA, Qatar and NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Qatar Airways, named World’s ….

A330-900 vs 787-9 — Comparative Analysis of Cost, Fuel Burn, Leasing Rates and OEM Upgrade Strategies
By AirInsight: Airbus A330-900 and Boeing 787-9 offer near-identical range and performance. We compare costs, fuel burn, leasing rates, and OEM upgrade strategies.

2026 FIFA World Cup to Drive Unprecedented Passenger Demand in Mexico — Operators Urged to Plan for June Tournament
By AINonline: Operators are advised to start planning now for June tournament.

Jet Linx Adds First Gulfstream G400 to Its Part 135 Charter Fleet
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Vertical Aviation International names François Lassale as President and CEO
By rotorhub.com: Vertical Aviation International (VAI) have announced that they have appointed François Lassale as its next President and CEO, succeeding Jim Viola who left the role to head up GAMA in March of this year.

Delta to finish A350 cabin reconfiguration in early Q4 2025
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Boeing 777-9 Returns to Edwards AFB for Takeoff and Runway Performance Tests
By Aviation Week: Boeing 777-9 certification tests reached a key stage with the return of the first 777X development aircraft to Edwards AFB for takeoff performance testing.