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Last Updated: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, 5:10 AM PST
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IATA Forecasts Record $41B Net Profit for Global Airlines in 2026 Despite Delivery Delays
By Reuters: Global airline trade body IATA said on Tuesday the airline sector would post record profits next year despite ongoing supply chain issues leading to slower aircraft deliveries and a delay in rolling out more fuel-efficient jets.
Eve Air Mobility and SkyGrid Outline Automation and TSP Role to Scale Advanced Air Mobility in White Paper
By eveairmobility.com: Collaboration highlights the role of automation and third-party services in scaling low-altitude operations safely and efficiently. Hong Kong, China – December 9, 2025 – Eve Air Mobility (“Eve”) (NYSE: EVEX, EVEXW; B3: EVEB31) and SkyGrid, an Advanced Air Mobility Third-Party Service Provider (TSP) announced today the joint publication of a landmark white paper titled “Enabling Advanced Air.
Eve and SkyGrid propose automated low‑altitude ATM framework for eVTOL integration
Eve Air Mobility, SkyGrid publish white paper on automated ATM for low altitude operations
Cebu Pacific to launch four‑weekly Manila–Riyadh service from March 2026
By AeroTime: Cebu Pacific launches direct Manila-Riyadh service from March 2026, offering Filipino overseas workers more affordable travel options with four weekly flights.
Encomm Aviation warns it may default on $16m EKN-backed loan amid BAe ATP crisis
By ch-aviation: Encomm Aviation (Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta) has warned it may be unable to repay a USD16 million loan underwritten by Sweden’s Exportkreditnämnden (EKN) following...
Qantas launches Perth–Johannesburg nonstop and expands Perth–Auckland; Gold Coast–Auckland to return June 2026
By AeroTime: Qantas launches direct flights from Perth to Johannesburg and Auckland, and announces the return of Gold Coast to Auckland international service from June 2026.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Announces $1 Billion Initiative to Improve Family Facilities and Healthy Food Access at Airports
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a $1 billion initiative to enhance family-friendly facilities and healthy food access at airports.
Malawi start-up Flytech seeks Malawi CAA approval for inaugural international passenger services
By ch-aviation: Malawian start-up Flytech (Lilongwe International) has announced it is awaiting clearance from the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority to launch international passenger flights...