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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Investigators: Hawker 900XP entered fatal spin during post‑maintenance stall test after wing icing contamination

US investigators say a Hawker 900XP entered an unrecoverable spin and crashed during a crew‑flown post‑maintenance stall test after wing leading‑edge icing contaminated lifting surfaces. Investigators concluded the pilots were insufficiently prepared for the test and encountered unexpected aerodynamic stall behavior.

2025-12-23T15:28:02.216141-08:00

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ch-aviation • CH-Aviation Staff

Brazil’s Azul launches $1.3bn offering to settle debts

By ch-aviation: Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras (AD, São Paulo Viracopos) has launched a primary share offering to raise up to BRL7.4 billion reais (USD1.3 billion), which will be used to...

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Azul wins U.S. Chapter 11 approval; secures $1.34B capitalization and $950M raise (including $100M each from United and American)

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US Bankruptcy Court Approves Azul’s Disclosure Statement, Clearing Path for Restructuring Plan

2025-12-23T14:45:48.765985-08:00

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The Points Guy • Edward Russell

BWI Airport to open $500 million expansion for Southwest in January

By The Points Guy: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is about to open a big, new concourse for Southwest Airlines travelers.

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FreightWaves • Eric Kulisch

ANA to fold Nippon Cargo Airlines into a streamlined cargo division after acquisition

By FreightWaves: Following its recent acquisition of Nippon Cargo Airlines, All Nippon Airways is moving forward with a restructuring to create a leaner, more focused cargo organization.

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Gatwick to Serve Record 227 Destinations with 58 Airlines This Winter; 28 December Set to Be Busiest Day

By Aviation Source: London Gatwick Airport will support a record 227 destinations and 58 airlines over winter, with 28 December predicted to be the busiest day of the festive period.

2025-12-23T15:48:08.280967-08:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

General Aviation Pilots Stay Vigilant Amid Washington Flooding

By Flying Magazine: FLYING surveys the impact of heavy rain and flooding on Washington state airports from the air.

2025-12-23T08:10:51.626793-08:00

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Aviation Source • Len Varley

Wizz Air to Base 15th Aircraft at Rome Fiumicino and Launch Eight New Routes

By Aviation Source: Wizz Air is bolstering its Italian operations, basing a 15th aircraft at Rome Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport and adding 8 new routes.

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Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

AerCap Delivers the First of 10 New Airbus A321neos to THAI Airways

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Investigators: Hawker 900XP entered fatal spin during post‑maintenance stall test after wing icing contamination

Brazil’s Azul launches $1.3bn offering to settle debts

Azul wins U.S. Chapter 11 approval; secures $1.34B capitalization and $950M raise (including $100M each from United and American)

US Bankruptcy Court Approves Azul’s Disclosure Statement, Clearing Path for Restructuring Plan

BWI Airport to open $500 million expansion for Southwest in January

ANA to fold Nippon Cargo Airlines into a streamlined cargo division after acquisition

Gatwick to Serve Record 227 Destinations with 58 Airlines This Winter; 28 December Set to Be Busiest Day

General Aviation Pilots Stay Vigilant Amid Washington Flooding

Wizz Air to Base 15th Aircraft at Rome Fiumicino and Launch Eight New Routes

AerCap Delivers the First of 10 New Airbus A321neos to THAI Airways

High Ridge Aviation buys its first freighter — A330-300P2F acquired from CDB Aviation

Boeing Names Fahad Al Mheiri Vice President for Middle East, Gulf and North Africa (Effective January)

General Aviation Pilots Stay Vigilant Amid Washington Flooding

ANA to fold Nippon Cargo Airlines into a streamlined cargo division after acquisition

BWI Airport to open $500 million expansion for Southwest in January

Gatwick to Serve Record 227 Destinations with 58 Airlines This Winter; 28 December Set to Be Busiest Day

High Ridge Aviation buys its first freighter — A330-300P2F acquired from CDB Aviation

Boeing Names Fahad Al Mheiri Vice President for Middle East, Gulf and North Africa (Effective January)

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