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StandardAero legal chief Steve Sinquefield is retiring after more than a decade at the helm of the company’s legal and compliance efforts. StandardAero, a major U.S.-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and aviation services provider, said veteran lawyer Steve Sinquefield…

Flexjet has placed a landmark order for 300 Phantom 3500 business jets from Otto Aerospace, one of the largest single corporate-jet deals in recent years. Otto Aerospace confirmed a record contract with US-based Flexjet for 300 Phantom 3500 midsize business…

FAA restores limited Boeing certification authority to speed deliveries while keeping strict oversight. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said it will allow Boeing to issue limited airworthiness certificates for select 737 MAX and 787 aircraft beginning September 30, 2025, restoring…

FAA reports a major staffing milestone as it steps up hiring and training for the national airspace. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it surpassed 2,000 new air traffic controller hires in fiscal year 2025, a headline figure that moves…

Drone incursions forced more than 30 flight diversions at Copenhagen (CPH) and Oslo Gardermoen (OSL) on September 29, 2025. Unauthorized drone activity disrupted inbound and outbound operations for several hours on September 29, 2025, with airlines reporting delays and rerouting…

American Airlines Porter partnership announced on September 29, 2025, aims to boost US–Canada connectivity and expand route options across both carriers’ networks. American Airlines (USA) and Porter Airlines (Canada) publicly unveiled the new alliance on September 29, 2025, positioning the…

Luminair Falcon 900LX joins the start-up’s lineup after delivery at Paris Le Bourget on September 28, 2025. German charter start-up Luminair took delivery of its first Dassault Falcon 900LX business jet at Paris Le Bourget Airport on September 28, 2025.…

San Diego Terminal 1 opened on September 29, 2025, while Dublin Airport upgraded security with CT scanners to speed screenings. San Diego Terminal 1 (SAN) officially opened on September 29, 2025, marking the completion of phase one of a $3.8…

Lufthansa job cuts: the carrier will reduce 4,000 administrative roles by 2030 as it leans into AI and digitalization. On September 29, 2025, Lufthansa Group announced a plan to cut 4,000 back-office and administrative positions across its operations by 2030.…

United Airlines has cleared the FAA to install Starlink onboard its mainline fleet. On September 29, 2025, United Airlines announced Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for Starlink satellite internet across its mainline aircraft — the first time a major U.S.…