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Last Updated: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, 12:15 PM PDT
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FlightGlobal
• Howard Hardee
Honeywell unveils JetWave X satcom to simplify high‑speed business‑jet connectivity, available next year
By FlightGlobal: Honeywell's JetWave X satellite communications system will enable high-speed connectivity on aircraft produced by a variety of OEMs starting next year.
FlightGlobal
• Howard Hardee
Textron Aviation lands first Cessna Citation Latitude order in Argentina
By FlightGlobal: Textron Aviation has secured the first order of its Cessna Citation Latitude in Argentina in a deal with longtime Citation customer and charter operator Jet Clipper.
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FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
Otto Aerospace to start taking deposits later this decade after Phantom 3500 maiden flight
By FlightGlobal: Otto Aerospace intends to begin taking customer deposits for its in-development Phantom 3500 later this decade following the super-midsize jet's maiden sortie.
Reuters
• Mike Scarcella
Federal judge sets April 2027 trial in lawsuits over deadly collision between American regional jet and U.S. Army helicopter near Reagan National
By Reuters: A federal judge on Tuesday set an April 2027 trial date for lawsuits over the collision this year between an American Airlines regional jet and a U.S. Army helicopter that killed 67 people near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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AINonline
• Charles Alcock
Aero‑Dienst opens aircraft and engine spare‑parts outlet in Florida as first step toward U.S. MRO expansion
By AINonline: German company may add maintenance, repair, and overhaul capacity in the U.S. market.
Reuters
• Foo Yun Chee
Boeing gains EU antitrust nod for $4.7 billion Spirit AeroSystems deal
By Reuters: Boeing secured EU antitrust approval on Tuesday for its $4.7 billion acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems after agreeing to sell some Spirit businesses to address competition concerns.
FlightGlobal
EU clears Boeing’s acquisition of Spirit after Airbus divestment of aerostructures operations
Wall Street Journal
Boeing’s $4.7 Billion Spirit Deal Cleared in EU, With Conditions
AINonline
• Charles Alcock
Air Elite Adds DC Aviation Al-Futtaim FBO at Al Maktoum (DWC), Boosting World Fuel’s Middle East Footprint
By AINonline: Al Maktoum International Airport facility boosts World Fuel's Middle East presence.
