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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

US officials are considering a ban on Chinese airlines using Russian airspace for US-bound services, a move centred on Chinese airlines Russian airspace concerns. The proposal from the US Department of Transportation would restrict Chinese carriers from routing to the…

France ATC strikes in October 2025 triggered widespread cancellations and delays for thousands of flights across Europe. France’s air traffic control union launched strikes in October 2025 that affected thousands of scheduled services passing through French airspace. The France ATC…

Southwest 737 MAX 8 debuts a redesigned cabin with RECARO seats, extra legroom and power at every seat. Southwest Airlines (IATA: WN, ICAO: SWA) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 registered N8972S, featuring a refreshed interior…

L3Harris and IAI announced a strategic bid on October 15, 2025 to pursue Israel’s Light-Attack Aircraft program. On October 15, 2025, L3Harris Technologies and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) confirmed a formal strategic partnership to jointly pursue the Israeli Light-Attack Aircraft…

C-32 emergency landing: a USAF VIP jet diverted to RAF Mildenhall after crews found a cockpit crack. On October 15, 2025, a U.S. Air Force (USAF) Boeing C-32 carrying U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an emergency landing at RAF…