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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 9:19 AM PST
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Seeking Alpha
XTI Aerospace acquires Drone Nerds for ~$40M
By Seeking Alpha: XTI Aerospace (XTIA) has acquired Drone Nerds for about $40 million, the company said on Wednesday. XTI paid $20 million in cash, $11.9 million in the form of p.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Continued aviation tax grab risks making air travel the ‘preserve of the rich’: Jet2 chief
By FlightGlobal: Steve Heapy, chief executive of leisure carrier Jet2, has added his voice to those calling on the UK government to resist targeting aviation with tax rises in the forthcoming budget, warning that it risks making flying "the preserve of the rich and privileged".
AeroTime
• Ian Molyneaux
Avianca CEO Frederico Pedreira to resign Feb 2026; airline unveils succession plan
By AeroTime: Avianca has set out its leadership succession plan after the current CEO Frederico Pedreira confirmed he will step down from his role in February 2026.
Corporate Jet Investor
• Yves Le Marquand
Signature Aviation opens 15,700 sq ft FBO terminal at Palm Beach International (PBI North)
By Corporate Jet Investor: Signature Aviation has opened its new 15,700sqft terminal at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI North).
PaxEx.Aero
• Seth Miller
JetBlue Expands Removal of One‑Way Fares Across Multiple Markets
By PaxEx.Aero: When it launched in 2000 one of JetBlue's key differentiation points was one-way pricing for all trips. Those days, however, are long gone.
Skift
• Rashaad Jorden
Statistics Canada: Canadians reduce trips to the U.S. even as inbound travel to Canada surges
By Skift: Canadians are still skipping trips to the U.S. in large numbers, according to data released Wednesday by Statistics Canada.
Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
AACO, SITA and Amadeus partner to improve emissions data transparency for aviation
By Runway Girl: AACO, SITA, and Amadeus have come together to explore how data and technology can bring greater accuracy and transparency to aviation’s sustainability efforts.
