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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, 7:39 AM PST
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Runway Girl
• Becca Alkema
Korean Air Completes Phase 2 of K‑UAM Grand Challenge with Korea’s First Verified Urban Air Mobility Flights
By Runway Girl: Korean Air has successfully completed the Phase 2 of the Korean Urban Air Mobility (K-UAM) Grand Challenge, marking Korea’s first verified demonstration of urban air mobility operations in a metropolitan environment.
Cargo Facts
• Yael Katzwer
Lodd Autonomous to begin Abu Dhabi demo flights of hybrid VTOLs for middle-mile cargo delivery in 2Q26
By Cargo Facts: Lodd Autonomous will begin demonstration flights in Abu Dhabi of its hybrid VTOL aircraft for middle-mile delivery.
AeroTime
• Avia Solutions Group
FL Technics expands Kaunas engine shop from five to eight bays to boost CFM56 maintenance capacity
By AeroTime: FL Technics Engine Services has expanded its Kaunas, Lithuania, engine shop from five to eight bays to meet rising global demand for CFM56 engine maintenance.
Europe
Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation
Airline Industry & Market Trends
Workforce & Skills Development
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ch-aviation
Eastern Airways lays off staff as administration looms
By ch-aviation: Access the article “UK's Eastern Airways staff laid-off as administration looms” and more exclusive aviation news. Subscribe now!.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
Delta pilots allege company app could access personal phone data after TikTok deletion orders
By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: Delta pilots discovered that a company app on their personal phones could access extensive personal data, raising privacy concerns.
North America
Orders
Airline Industry & Market Trends
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)
Workforce & Skills Development
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aircanada.com
Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
By aircanada.com: Operating revenues of $5.774 billion, a decline of 5% versus last yearOperating income of $284 million with operating margin of 4.9% and adjusted EBITDA* of $961 million with adjusted EBITDA margin* of 16.6%Net cash flows from operating activities of $813 million and free cash flow* of $211 millionRobust momentum in bookings, positioning Air Can...
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Joby Aviation
Joby Starts Power‑On Testing of First FAA‑Conforming eVTOL, Advancing Type‑Certification TIA Milestone
By Joby Aviation: TIA testing is part of the final stage of the FAA Type Certification process and today’s achievement marks a critical milestone on Joby’s path to commercialization.
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