Today In Aviation
Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 5:24 PM PST
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Associated Press
• Josh Funk
Senator alleges FAA chief failed to divest multimillion-dollar stake in airline he once led
By Associated Press: A Democratic Senator says the head of the Federal Aviation Administration has not sold off his multimillion-dollar stake in the airline he led since 1999 despite a promise to do so as part of his ethics agreement.
FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
FAA orders expanded LEAP-1A high-pressure turbine blade inspections for South Asia after dust-related cracking
By FlightGlobal: The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded mandatory inspections of CFM International Leap-1A high-pressure turbine blades to engines operating in South Asia, following earlier concerns about dust-related cracking in Middle East operations.
aeroroutes.com
Aer Lingus Announces NS26 Network Additions for Summer 2026 — Five European Routes and One Transatlantic
By aeroroutes.com: Published at 0815PST / 1615GMT 11DEC25 Aer Lingus today (11DEC25) announced further network additions for Northern summer 2026 season, including 5 European routes (2 service resumptions) and 1 Trans-Atlantic route.
The Points Guy
• Sean Cudahy
American becomes first US airline to debut long-range Airbus A321XLR
By The Points Guy: American Airlines next week will become the first U.S. airline to offer service on Airbus' new long-range aircraft: the Airbus A321XLR, featuring the carrier's Flagship Suites.
Associated Press
• Rio Yamat
After Airbus issue, US Department of Transportation says airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses amid aircraft recalls
By Associated Press: The U.S. Department of Transportation has issued new guidance stating airlines don't have to cover passenger expenses like meals or lodging when a flight is canceled or significantly delayed by an aircraft recall.
Flying Magazine
• Meg Godlewski
Rising Rivers Threaten Airports in Washington state
By Flying Magazine: Several Washington airports located near rivers are bracing for flooding, while others are being used as staging areas for rescues.
Vertical Mag
• Brent Bundy
San Diego Police Department Aviation Unit modernizes its helicopter fleet — from a seized JetRanger to H125s
By Vertical Mag: From a seized JetRanger to a fleet of H125s, the SDPD Aviation Unit has grown through deliberate modernization, disciplined staffing, and a mission built on precision rather than expansion.
