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Last Updated: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, 12:41 PM PDT
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Air Data News
• JCC; Ricardo Meier
Embraer completes conversion of second E190F freighter (13‑ton payload) after two years grounded
By Air Data News: Embraer has finally completed the conversion of the second E190F aircraft, a freighter capable of carrying approximately 13 tons of payload.
ch-aviation
US DOT extends EAS/AEAS funding for two more weeks
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Skift
• Darin Graham
Full Video: Oman Air’s New Strategy Focuses on Point-to-Point, Not Playing Catch-Up
By Skift: Oman Air's CEO outlined the airline’s transformation from a transfer hub to a point-to-point premium carrier—emphasizing direct sales, tourism alignment, and digital upgrades as keys to future profitability.
ch-aviation
TAP drops second appeal in $347M cabin‑crew pay ruling, confirming large liability
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New York Times
• Karoun Demirjian
Private ATC Training Programs Step In as Shutdown Hobbles FAA Academy, But Shortfall Persists
By New York Times: New programs cannot turn out the numbers needed to make up for the controller shortfall. But they hope to have a higher success rate than the Federal Aviation Agency’s official academy.
Flying Magazine
• Zach Vasile
Senators introduce bill to guarantee pay for FAA and TSA frontline staff during government shutdown
By Flying Magazine: A new Senate bill would set aside money to pay essential FAA and TSA staff through the duration of the federal government shutdown.
Airbus
Korean Air becomes new A350F customer
By Airbus: Korean Air has become a new customer for the world’s only all-new large freighter, following the conversion of seven of its existing A350-1000.
