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Last Updated: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, 11:30 AM PDT
2025-08-29T11:30:07.287512-07:00 2025-08-29T11:30:07.287512-07:00 (2025-08-29T11:30:07.287512-07:00)
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AINonline
• Kerry Lynch
FAA Solicits Integrator Proposals for ATC Modernization
By AINonline: Proposals are due September 21.
Also:
transportation.gov and
airportindustry-news.com
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bea.aero
Norra ATR 72 (OH-ATE) sustains propeller and fuselage damage after unintended movement at Helsinki on 16 Aug 2025
By bea.aero: Unintentional movement of the aircraft, collision of the right propeller with a group of park benchesPreliminary data based on the notification from the Finnish authorities:After engine startup, the aircraft started moving forward when the wheel chocks were removed, because parking brake was not on.
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LARA
• Rob Munro
Alhindair to adopt Lufthansa Systems' Lido charting and EFB as it prepares for October 2025 launch
By LARA: Alhindair, a new regional airline set to begin operations from its base in Kochi, India, in October 2025, has announced a partnership with Lufthansa Systems, making it the first Indian carrier to adopt the company’s charting solutions.
Also:
Runway Girl
AINonline
• Charles Alcock
EBAA launches 'Climbing Fast' advocacy platform to support European business aviation policy
By AINonline: Website includes information for policymakers and industry data.
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AirInsight
• Addison Schonland
A COMAC reality check; no duopoly threat
By AirInsight: COMAC is far from a serious threat to the duopoly. At least two decades away from being a threat. Absent Chinese state aid, this period will take even longer.
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AINonline
• Kerry Lynch
Study: Tax Code Changes Could Accelerate U.S. Airport Privatization
By AINonline: In the U.S., only one commercial airport is operated under a public-private partnership.
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Joby Aviation
• News Release
Joby Completes Acquisition of Blade’s Passenger Business
By Joby Aviation: Joby Aviation, Inc. today announced it has completed its acquisition of Blade Air Mobility’s passenger business.
