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Last Updated: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 9:02 AM PST

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ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
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FlightGlobal • Exclusive partner Honeywell

Why Congress Should Reconsider Privatizing U.S. Air Traffic Control After Fatal Accidents and System Outages

By FlightGlobal: Recent fatal accidents, system outages and government shutdown expose fundamental flaws in the US air traffic control system that privatisation could address, industry expert says.

2025-12-11T08:23:02.133514-08:00
Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives  
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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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2025-12-11T07:24:07.623714-08:00
Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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flyinginireland.com • Alan Dwyer

SMBC and United Agree Purchase-and-Leaseback for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 9s Scheduled for 2025–26

By flyinginireland.com: SMBC Aviation Capital has announced that it has entered into agreements with United Airlines for the purchase and leaseback of twenty Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft scheduled to be delivered in 2025 and 2026.

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