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Last Updated: Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, 5:34 AM PST
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AeroTime
• Ian Molyneaux
Saudi Arabia reportedly planning two new state-backed airlines alongside Saudia and Riyadh Air
By AeroTime: There are reports that Saudi Arabia are planning to create two more new airlines to complement existing carriers Saudia, Riyadh Air, flynas and flyadeal.
Cranky Flier
United Cuts Routes as Engine Problems Mount — Implications for 777 Operations and Fleet Plans
By Cranky Flier: 777 -  United Cuts Flights As Pratt Problems Mount You may have heard that United has decided not to fly Washington/Dulles – Dakar and Newark – Stockholm next year.
Air Data News
• JCC; Ricardo Meier
Honda to fly full-scale eVTOL prototype in U.S.; inaugural test flight set for March 2026
By Air Data News: Honda says it will complete its first full scale eVTOL prototype by the end of this year, setting up an inaugural test flight in the United States in March.
Skift
• Gordon Smith
Project Sunrise — Can Qantas Make Nonstop Sydney–London and New York Economically Viable?
By Skift: Qantas’ Project Sunrise will bring nonstop Sydney to London and New York flights, but can the bold plan overcome its economic hurdles?.
Cranky Flier
United Cancels Dulles–Dakar and Newark–Stockholm Next Year, Citing Engine Shortage Rather Than Demand
By Cranky Flier: You may have heard that United has decided not to fly Washington/Dulles – Dakar and Newark – Stockholm next year. Many have assumed that this is due to weak demand, but that doesn’t appear to be the primary driver.
Etihad to Deploy A380 on Tokyo/Narita–Abu Dhabi Route from June 16, 2026
By en.traicy.com: Etihad Airways has announced it will deploy the Airbus A380 on the Tokyo/Narita (Japan)–Abu Dhabi route. From June 16, 2026, it will operate one round-trip daily.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Investigation Flags Ageing-Pilot and Medical-Fitness Concerns After DC-3 Stall During Airshow Rehearsal
By FlightGlobal: French investigators have highlighted problems of conflicting interests in ageing pilots, and difficulties in determining medical fitness, after a Douglas DC-3 stalled and recovered at low height during practice for an air show.
