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Last Updated: Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, 9:39 AM PST

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Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Continued aviation tax grab risks making air travel the ‘preserve of the rich’: Jet2 chief

By FlightGlobal: Steve Heapy, chief executive of leisure carrier Jet2, has added his voice to those calling on the UK government to resist targeting aviation with tax rises in the forthcoming budget, warning that it risks making flying "the preserve of the rich and privileged".

2025-11-12T08:35:56.976794-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Seeking Alpha • Seeking Alpha

XTI Aerospace acquires Drone Nerds for ~$40M

By Seeking Alpha: XTI Aerospace (XTIA) has acquired Drone Nerds for about $40 million, the company said on Wednesday. XTI paid $20 million in cash, $11.9 million in the form of p.

Also: DroneXL and aeromorning.com
2025-11-12T06:22:54.654685-08:00
BizAv   North America   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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Corporate Jet Investor • Yves Le Marquand

Signature Aviation opens 15,700 sq ft FBO terminal at Palm Beach International (PBI North)

By Corporate Jet Investor: Signature Aviation has opened its new 15,700sqft terminal at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI North).

Also: Flying Magazine, GlobalAir.com and businessairportinternational.com
2025-11-12T06:44:49.378526-08:00
Leadership   Airline Industry & Market Trends  
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AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Avianca CEO Frederico Pedreira to resign Feb 2026; airline unveils succession plan

By AeroTime: Avianca has set out its leadership succession plan after the current CEO Frederico Pedreira confirmed he will step down from his role in February 2026.

2025-11-12T07:18:45.633570-08:00