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Last Updated: Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 7:57 AM PST
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Government Shutdown’s Aftermath Continues to Hobble General Aviation — Reduced ATC Services and IACRA Outage
By Flying Magazine: General aviation faces lingering complications from government shutdown, including reduced ATC services and an IACRA website outage.
SKYTRAC and Airbus Helicopters launch line‑fit real‑time Helionix alerting for H135, H145, H160 and H175
By satnews:  SKYTRAC Systems Ltd. (SKYTRAC) and Airbus Helicopters (Airbus) have announced the launch of a line-fit, real-time Helionix alerting solution that is available on H135, H145, H160, and H175 rotorcraft.
UK commits $3.5B to Dubai World Central to secure British industry involvement
By AeroTime: The UK government has initiated a $3.5 billion investment in Dubai’s new flagship airport, Dubai World Central, to support British indusrty's involvement.
Ethiopian to lease two ATRs for Air Congo as it builds MRO capabilities
By FlightGlobal: Ethiopian will lease two new ATR 72-600 turboprops for its nascent Air Congo operation under a deal announced at Dubai air show on 18 November.
Vallair and AeroX to install Starlink satellite connectivity across commercial aircraft fleets
By Inflight Online: Vallair and AeroX to install Starlink satellite connectivity across commercial aircraft fleets.
Emirates and Safran Seats sign MoU to establish seat manufacturing and assembly facility in Dubai
By emirates.com: DUBAI, UAE, 18 November 2025: Emirates and Safran Seats, a world-leading aircraft seating manufacturer, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a manufacturing and seat assembly facility in Dubai.The joint industrial cooperation, the first of its kind, will initially concentrate on Business and Economy Class seats for cabin ...
DAS2025: Ethiopian Airlines places firm order for six Airbus A350-900, alongside commitment for 11 more 737 MAX
By Airways Magazine: DAS2025: After committing to purchase 11 more 737 MAX jets, Ethiopian Airlines has placed a firm order for six Airbus A350-900.