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Last Updated: Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, 6:53 AM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Alfred Chua
Malaysia Airlines to launch RFP for long‑haul widebodies ahead of Q1 2026 decision
By FlightGlobal: Malaysia Airlines is to launch a request-for-proposal for new long-haul widebody aircraft before the end of the year, as part of fleet renewal efforts.
AINonline
• Charlotte Bailey
Boeing Launches 737 Max Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer
By AINonline: First element within computer and iPad-compatible application now available.
AINonline
• Matt Thurber
Lufthansa Technik retrofits original A318 Elite VIPs with modern cabins, IFE and connectivity
By AINonline: Company also adding new in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems.
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FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Blue Islands suspends operations weeks after Eastern Airways collapse, disrupting Channel Islands links
By FlightGlobal: Another UK regional operator, Blue Islands, has suspended operations barely two weeks after the demise of Eastern Airways. Blue Islands had been operating a fleet of ATR turboprops on services connecting the Channel Islands with primarily UK and Irish cities.
airliners.de
• Alexander Fink
(DE) Condor adds London–Gatwick to its route network
By airliners.de: Condor integriert London-Gatwick in ihr Streckennetz und erweitert damit ihr Flugangebot. Alle Informationen zur neuen Route der Fluggesellschaft.
AINonline
• Charles Alcock
SolitAir Expands 737-800 Freighter Fleet as Global South Trade Surges
By AINonline: UAE-based operator is growing its fleet of Boeing 737-800 freighters.
AINonline
• Charles Alcock
Gamebird Trainer Prepares Emirates Pilot Cadets for Upset Recovery
By AINonline: Piston single two-seater was developed mainly for aerobatic flights.
