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Major U.S. carriers say the government shutdown is already straining the aviation system and could spark widespread delays. United Airlines (UA), Delta Air Lines (DL) and American Airlines (AA) have jointly warned that the ongoing government shutdown threatens air traffic…

Urban-Air Port announced on October 16, 2025 a plan to roll out modular eVTOL vertiports across Western Europe, with first deployments targeted for 2026. UK-based Urban-Air Port said it has entered a strategic partnership with an Indian electric vertical takeoff…

L3Harris and MHI RJ Aviation Group announced a joint program on October 16, 2025 to modernize CRJ avionics and cockpit systems for the CRJ700, CRJ900 and CRJ1000 family. The new collaboration targets CRJ avionics upgrades that aim to improve situational…

Qantas has pushed commercial range limits with an ultra-long-haul Sydney–London run. Qantas longest non-stop flight took place on October 16, 2025 when Qantas (IATA: QF, ICAO: QFA) operated an experimental Sydney–London service using a Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner, covering more than…

The largest all-electric fuel truck for airport ground operations was unveiled on October 16, 2025, promising high-volume refuelling with zero tailpipe emissions. Manufacturers and airport operators are positioning the vehicle as a practical step toward greener ground operations. Built for…

EASA validated Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage on October 16, 2025, clearing the engine for European entry in 2026. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) confirmed type certification for Pratt & Whitney’s GTF Advantage on 16 October 2025, following…

Magnifica Air plans to start all-business-class nonstop flights to the US in 2027. On October 16, 2025, startup carrier Magnifica Air announced plans to launch transatlantic services to the United States in 2027, aiming to serve premium and corporate travellers…

BOND fractional aviation secured $320 million in equity and debt and placed a $1.7 billion firm order for 50 Bombardier business jets. BOND, the new U.S.-based fractional aviation company, announced a financing package led by global investor KKR that totals…

Virgin Atlantic will roll out Starlink Wi‑Fi across its 787 Dreamliners to deliver faster, more reliable in‑flight internet. On October 16, 2025, Virgin Atlantic (IATA: VS, ICAO: VIR) and Boeing confirmed a partnership to fit the carrier’s full Boeing 787…

Viasat and MIT Sloan are calling for a new business aviation connectivity standard centered on passenger Quality of Experience (QoE). Industry conversations often measure in-flight internet by peak speed. Viasat and researchers at MIT Sloan argue that private aviation operators…