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Belavia weighs Minsk–New York route amid regulatory and geopolitical hurdles

Belavia, Belarus’s flag carrier, is weighing the launch of direct Minsk–New York services but faces regulatory and geopolitical hurdles that could delay or block approval. The proposal underscores the carrier’s effort to restore a long‑haul link despite unresolved diplomatic and operational challenges.

2025-12-22T02:53:02.726224-08:00

Hydrogen Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

ZeroAvia secures two-year funding package to advance hydrogen-electric aircraft powertrains

By AeroTime: ZeroAvia has secured funding to ‘power the next phase for the company’ after investors provided financial support for the next two years of development.

2025-12-22T02:07:23.269132-08:00

ATC Europe Airports Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Volotea A319 aborts low approach at Paris–Orly after ILS reportedly 'not switched on' — BEA probes

By FlightGlobal: French investigators have indicated that an absent ILS signal for a Paris Orly runway preceded a Volotea Airbus A319's aborting its approach after triggering a low-altitude warning.

2025-12-22T01:04:50.523361-08:00

Supply Chain Orders Airline Industry & Market Trends Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Airbus and Boeing Post Rare December Delivery Surge as Year‑End Targets Near

By AirInsight: Airbus and Boeing posted a rare delivery blowout weekend in December, pushing hard toward year-end targets—but 2023’s record still looms large.

2025-12-22T01:53:12.008035-08:00

MRO Helicopter Europe M&A Aircraft Finance & Leasing

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Chinese lessor GD Helicopter Finance acquires Belgian offshore operator NHV Group from Ardian

By FlightGlobal: Chinese-owned lessor GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) is broadening its portfolio with the acquisition of Belgian offshore operator NHV Group from its private equity owner Ardian.

2025-12-22T01:04:51.068863-08:00

Supply Chain Europe Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Policy & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Workforce & Skills Development

Leeham News • Scott Hamilton

Boeing Germany: Mitigating Workforce, Geopolitical and Financial Pressures on the Aerospace Supply Chain

By Leeham News: Subscription Required By Charlotte Bailey Michael Haidinger, president of Boeing Germany. Credit: Leeham News, Charlotte Bailey. Dec. 22, 2025, © Leeham News, Hamburg: “In today’s aerospace environment, which is marked by workforce challenges, evolving technologies, geopolitical risk, financial..

2025-12-22T00:26:00.267036-08:00

Supply Chain Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

SJ-100’s PD-8 engine passes blade-out containment tests

By FlightGlobal: Blade-failure tests have been carried out on the Aviadvigatel PD-8 engine for Russia's import-substituted Yakovlev SJ-100. United Engine says the PD-8 passed the test "successfully" on a rig at its Saturn facility in Rybinsk.

2025-12-22T00:08:02.955131-08:00

Supply Chain Europe Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Workforce & Skills Development

Leeham News

Boeing Germany’s Michael Haidinger on workforce, technology and geopolitical risks

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2025-12-22T00:26:01.752439-08:00

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