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Last Updated: Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, 12:10 AM PDT
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Riyadh Air says it is unphased by Saudi government spending review; operations and orders expected to continue as planned
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Macquarie Asset Management acquires additional 50% stake to take majority control of London City Airport
By Airline Economics: Macquarie Asset Management has agreed to acquire an additional 50% equity stake in London City Airport, giving it majority control of the UK capital’s most centrally located airport.

Air India to complete A320neo cabin retrofit programme this month — finishes year‑long upgrades
By FlightGlobal: Air India will complete the cabin retrofit programme for its Airbus A320neos by this month, about a year after upgrading works kicked off.

Virgin Atlantic and Boeing to deliver streaming‑quality Wi‑Fi across 787 fleet
By Boeing: Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Virgin Atlantic have agreed to implement connectivity modifications across Virgin Atlantic's fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The upgrades will enhance onboard internet...

Airbus vows deeper partnership with S. Korea's aerospace sector
By Yonhap News Agency: By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, Oct. 16 (Yonhap) -- European aerospace giant Airbus SE on Thurs...

Virgin Australia launches in-cabin pet trial on domestic flights, aims full rollout by late 2026
By Australian Aviation: Flight VA733 on Thursday was the first service to allow pets to be transported in the cabin, with the trial to run until 30 January 2026 so feedback can be gathered from passengers.

Aerospace manufacturing 2025: Key trends and industry challenges (Royal Aeronautical Society & Protolabs survey)
By Royal Aeronautical Society: For the third consecutive year, the Royal Aeronautical Society and digital manufacturing specialists, Protolabs, have conducted a joint survey into industry trends and challenges.