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      <title>The X1 flew for 27 minutes at Plattsburgh on 12 August, at 25,000 pounds on batteries alone.</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The week in air transport: one first flight, two proposed directives and one final rule from the FAA, a tenth Dreamliner for Aeroméxico, and new leadership at Gol.</description>
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      <title>/C O R R E C T I O N -- GA Telesis, LLC/</title>
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      <description>In the news release, GA Telesis&apos; HALO AirFinance Prices Landmark $390 Million Inaugural Aviation Loan ABS, More Than 4x Oversubscribed, issued Aug.</description>
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      <title>AerCap, Boeing and Aeroméxico Celebrate Dreamliner Milestones</title>
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      <description>DUBLIN, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AerCap Holdings N.V. (&quot;AerCap&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) (NYSE: AER) today announced that it has delivered its…...</description>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Airplanes</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA is superseding Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2023-21- 10, which applied to certain ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. AD 2023-21-10 required an inspection of the horizontal stabilizer (HS) left- and right-hand leading edge lateral ribs, the box in between, the center box upper panel, and HS forward back-up fitting for discrepancies and…</description>
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      <title>Azul targets ‘transition year’ as it reports record revenue despite losses</title>
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      <title>SAA names new acting chief as predecessor put on immediate special leave</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA proposes to adopt a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all Airbus SAS Model A330-243, A330-243F, A330-341, A330-342, A330- 343, A330-841, and A330-941 airplanes; and Model A340-211, A340-212, A340-213, A340-311, A340-312, A340-313, A340-541, and A340-642 airplanes. This proposed AD was prompted by reports of leaks on closed fuel low pressure shut-off valves (LPSOVs). This proposed AD…</description>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &amp; Co KG Engines</title>
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      <description>The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2025-26-03, which applies to certain Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd &amp;amp; Co KG (RRD) Model Trent 1000-A, Trent 1000-AE, Trent 1000-C, Trent 1000- CE, Trent 1000-D, Trent 1000-E, Trent 1000-G, and Trent 1000-H engines. AD 2025-26-03 requires repetitive borescope inspections (BSIs) of the high-pressure compressor (HPC) rear drum cavity and…</description>
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      <title>American Airlines, Stand Up To Cancer and Lily Collins collaborate for 10th annual fundraising campaign for innovative cancer research</title>
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      <description>FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and American Airlines today launched their annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and lifesaving cancer research. The six-week campaign, &quot;Let&apos;s Go Further, Together,&quot; launches Aug.</description>
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      <title>Gol Announces Leadership Changes: Appoints André Fehlauer as new CEO and Albert Perez as President and COO</title>
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      <description>SAO PAULO, Aug. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gol Linhas Aéreas -part of the Abra Group, a leading air transport group in Latin America- today announced changes to its leadership.</description>
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      <title>Heart Aerospace completa el primer vuelo del avión eléctrico más grande del mundo</title>
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      <description>El Heart X1 se convierte en el avión eléctrico de batería más grande jamás volado, con una envergadura de 32 metros y un peso al despegue superior a los 11.344 kilogramos.</description>
      <source url="https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/heart-aerospace-completa-el-primer-vuelo-del-avion-electrico-mas-grande-del-mundo-302851040.html">PR Newswire, Aerospace and Defense</source>
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      <title>HEART AEROSPACE COMPLETES FIRST FLIGHT OF WORLD&apos;S LARGEST ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT</title>
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      <description>Heart X1 becomes the largest battery-electric aircraft ever flown, with a 106-foot wingspan and takeoff weight exceeding 25,000 pounds. Piloted first flight used approximately $5 worth of electricity, highlighting electric aviation&apos;s potential to deliver structurally lower commercial...</description>
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      <title>Delta recognized as No. 1 on 2026 PEOPLE Companies that Care List</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Delta&apos;s people-first commitment has earned the No. 1 spot on the PEOPLE Companies that Care list , which recognizes the organizations that go above and beyond to support employees, communities and the world around them.</description>
      <source url="https://news.delta.com/delta-recognized-no-1-2026-people-companies-care-list">Delta News Hub</source>
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      <title>Global Crossing Airlines Voluntarily Dismisses Litigation with Ascent Global Logistics and Companies Conclude Commercial Agreement</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>BELLEVILLE, Mich. and MIAMI, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascent Global Logistics (&quot;Ascent&quot;) and Global Crossing Airlines Group, Inc. (Cboe CA: JET, Cboe CA: JET.B, OTCQB: JETMF) (&quot;GlobalX&quot;) today announced that the companies have formally concluded their 2023 exclusive brokerage...</description>
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      <title>The Mitre Corporation: Federal or defense contract award, $1.1M from the Department of Homeland Security</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORDER IS TO OBTAIN AN AIRLINE SECTOR CYBERSECURITY FRAMEWORK COMMUNITY PROFILE.</description>
      <source url="https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_70T05026F7800N001_7013_70RSAT26D00000001_7001">USAspending.gov award data</source>
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      <title>Special Conditions: ATR-GIE Avions de Transport Régional Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A Airplanes; Electronic System Security Protection From Unauthorized Internal Access</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>These special conditions are issued for the ATR-GIE Avions de Transport R[eacute]gional (ATR) Model ATR42-500 and ATR72-212A airplanes. These airplanes will have a novel or unusual design feature when compared to the state of technology envisioned in the airworthiness standards for transport-category airplanes. This design feature is the installation of a digital system that contains a wireless…</description>
      <source url="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/07/2026-16129/special-conditions-atr-gie-avions-de-transport-rgional-model-atr42-500-and-atr72-212a-airplanes">FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register</source>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; The Boeing Company Airplanes</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2022-15-01, which applies to certain The Boeing Company Model 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 airplanes. AD 2022-15-01 requires inspecting certain vertical fin tension bolt holes; reviewing the bolt sealant application installation procedure in the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable; checking maintenance records to…</description>
      <source url="https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/12/2026-16389/airworthiness-directives-the-boeing-company-airplanes">FAA design approval and airworthiness documents in the Federal Register</source>
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      <title>Bristow Group: Certification, STC, or Part 145 approval granted</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Berry Aviation Offers Highly Differentiated and Mission-Critical Aviation Services Passenger and Cargo Transport Aircraft capable of carrying a combination of passengers and cargo with multiple configurations Unmanned Aerial Systems Platform development, including ground-up design, component level testing, and reverse ...</description>
      <source url="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1525221/000152522126000098/ex992_q22026.htm">SEC EDGAR full-text search</source>
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      <title>More control, fewer taps: Delta Concierge expands to all SkyMiles Members</title>
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      <description>Delta Concierge, the digital assistant built into the Delta app to help customers get the support they need throughout their journey, is now available to 100% of SkyMiles Members, marking a major milestone less than a year after the ...</description>
      <source url="https://news.delta.com/more-control-fewer-taps-delta-concierge-expands-all-skymiles-members">Delta News Hub</source>
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      <title>Somon Air Receives Its First Boeing 737 MAX Jet</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>- Tajikistan&apos;s national carrier to modernize its fleet and expand its network with the 737-8 - 737 MAX to complement the Central Asian airline&apos;s planned 787 Dreamliner fleet DUSHANBE, Tajikistan,...</description>
      <source url="https://boeing.mediaroom.com/2026-08-03-Somon-Air-Receives-Its-First-Boeing-737-MAX-Jet">Boeing newsroom</source>
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      <title>U.S. FAA certifies new Boeing 737-7 airplane</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Regulatory approval clears another 737 MAX variant for service Preparations underway to support first deliveries SEATTLE, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has...</description>
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      <title>Air India Backs SkyDrive Plans for eVTOL Air Ambulance Services</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>Partners say eVTOLs could accelerate response times in crowded Indian cities…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-07-31/air-india-backs-skydrive-emergency-medical-evtol-plans">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; CFM International, S.A. Engines</title>
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      <description>The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2018-26-01, which applies to all CFM International, S.A. (CFM) Model CFM56-7B engines. AD 2018-26-01 requires initial and repetitive ultrasonic inspections or eddy current inspections of certain fan blades for crack indications and, depending on the results of the inspections, replacement with parts eligible for installation. Since the…</description>
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      <title>Comment Period Closes on GE CF34 Engine Corrosion Airworthiness Directive</title>
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      <description>FAA action would require more inspections for affected turbines…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-07-31/comment-period-closes-ge-cf34-engine-corrosion-ad">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Merlin, Israel Aerospace Industries Team on Autonomous Freighter Conversion</title>
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      <description>Condor program gains a freighter conversion partner…</description>
      <source url="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/futureflight/2026-07-31/iai-joins-merlins-push-automate-cargo-aircraft">Aviation International News</source>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; MHI RJ Aviation ULC (Type Certificate Previously Held by Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes</title>
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      <description>The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for all MHI RJ Aviation ULC Model CL-600-2C10 (Regional Jet Series 700, 701 &amp;amp; 702), CL-600-2C11 (Regional Jet Series 550), CL-600-2D15 (Regional Jet Series 705), and CL-600-2D24 (Regional Jet Series 900) airplanes. This AD was prompted by a determination that new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations are necessary. This AD requires…</description>
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      <title>AerCap Holdings N.V. Announces Filing of Interim Financial Report for the Second Quarter of 2026</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>DUBLIN, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --AerCap Holdings N.V. (&quot;AerCap&quot; or the &quot;Company&quot;) (NYSE: AER) today announced it has filed an interim…...</description>
      <source url="https://www.aercap.com/news-media/press-releases/detail/644/aercap-holdings-n-v-announces-filing-of-interim-financial">AerCap press releases</source>
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      <title>Get in the game: Delta, DraftKings bring sports fandom to new heights</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>For sports fans, passion doesn&apos;t pause when you board a plane. The trade deadline drama, the pennant race, the fantasy matchup — it all travels with you.</description>
      <source url="https://news.delta.com/get-game-delta-draftkings-bring-sports-fandom-new-heights">Delta News Hub</source>
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      <title>Airworthiness Directives; Airbus Canada Limited Partnership (Type Certificate Previously Held by C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP); Bombardier, Inc.) Airplanes</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description>The FAA proposes to supersede Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2024-22-01, which applies to certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. AD 2024-22-01 requires revising the existing maintenance or inspection program, as applicable, to incorporate new or more restrictive airworthiness limitations. Since the FAA issued AD 2024-22-01, the FAA has determined that…</description>
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      <description>Connections to London Heathrow and Manchester airports will start first…</description>
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      <description>Work will use the SunTrax Air research and development hub…</description>
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      <description>Iran war and wider geopolitical pressure stall buying decisions…</description>
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      <title>BOC Aviation confirms order for up to 220 engines from RTX&apos;s Pratt &amp; Whitney</title>
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      <description>GTF engines will power Airbus A320neo family aircraft orders LONDON, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Farnborough International Air show – BOC Aviation Limited (&quot;BOC Aviation&quot; or &quot;The Company&quot;) has ...</description>
      <source url="https://www.rtx.com/news/news-center/2026/07/21/boc-aviation-confirms-order-for-up-to-220-engines-from-rtxs-pratt-whitney">RTX newsroom</source>
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      <description>Delta’s steadfast commitment to life-giving blood drives made the airline the No. 1 corporate blood drive sponsor of the American Red Cross for the ninth consecutive year, with employees, retirees and customers contributing 15,911 units of blood in fiscal ...</description>
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      <description>Luxembourg&apos;s national airline converts two 737-10 options into firm orders New agreement increases Luxair&apos;s firm order book to twelve 737 aircraft and adds two further options FARNBOROUGH, United...</description>
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      <description>Widebody and narrowbody deals follow opening-day surge…</description>
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      <description>Purchase of eight 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner airplanes will renew and grow the African carrier&apos;s fleet Uganda Airlines will boost capacity and serve more markets to meet rising travel demand from...</description>
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      <description>The agreement demonstrates growing demand for advanced air mobility and leasing solutions for eVTOLs.</description>
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      <description>The FAA is adopting a new airworthiness directive (AD) for certain General Electric Company (GE) Model GEnx-1B64, GEnx-1B64/P1, GEnx-1B64/P2, GEnx-1B67, GEnx-1B67/P1, GEnx-1B67/P2, GEnx-1B70, GEnx- 1B70/75/P1, GEnx-1B70/75/P2, GEnx-1B70/P1, GEnx-1B70/P2, GEnx-1B70C/P1, GEnx-1B70C/P2, GEnx-1B74/75/P1, GEnx-1B74/75/P2, GEnx-1B76/P2, GEnx- 1B76A/P2, GEnx-2B67, GEnx-2B67B, and GEnx-2B67/P engines.</description>
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      <description>Near-term disruptions will not impact long-term aviation growth The global commercial airplane fleet is projected to grow nearly 80% by 2045 Nearly 44,000 new deliveries are expected in the next...</description>
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      <description>· This innovation continuously monitors landing conditions using predictive algorithms, providing timely alerts that help pilots identify and mitigate potential runway overruns risks…</description>
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