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Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 7:29 AM PST
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FlightGlobal
• Jon Hemmerdinger
Evio unveils 50–100-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft, targets 2029 first flight with Boeing backing
By FlightGlobal: Montreal-based Evio has emerged with plans for a 50-100 seat hybrid-electric aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 turboprops and electric motors, targeting first flight in 2029, with Boeing backing.
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Aer Lingus faces backlash over plan to close Manchester base
By ch-aviation: Interested in Commercial Aviation/Business Aviation? Unlock exclusive news such as “Aer Lingus in hot water over plan to close Manchester base” today!.
Skift
• Meghna Maharishi
JetBlue’s First Lounge to Debut at JFK: Here’s a Look Inside
By Skift: JetBlue is set to debut its first-ever lounge at New York’s JFK on December 18, and has plans to open another in Boston in 2026.
Changes in Top Management at Eurowings and SunExpress
By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Max Kownatzki to become CEO of Eurowings on February 1, 2026Marcus Schnabel appointed CEO of SunExpress on February 1, 2026.
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IATA: Governments in 26 countries hold $1.12bn of airlines' funds — 93% in Africa and the Middle East
By ch-aviation: Governments across 26 countries are holding USD1.12 billion in airline funds, with Africa and the Middle East accounting for 93% of the total, according to the International Air...
airlinergs.com
• Eddie Saunders
Airbus, partners complete new fello’fly wake-energy retrieval trials, advancing formation‑flying fuel‑savings
By airlinergs.com: Airbus, alongside their partners, has successfully completed a new phase of trials for Airbus’ fello’fly project.
FlightGlobal
• David Kaminski-Morrow
Tow-tractor instructor distracted while training pushes Malta Air 737-800 into Stansted blast fence
By FlightGlobal: UK investigators believe a tow-tractor instructor was focused on training another driver when the vehicle pushed a Boeing 737-800 into the blast fence at London Stansted.
