Future Aero Festival — clean‑sheet aircraft concepts spotlighted as industry confronts manufacturing and commercial hurdles - https://leehamnews.com/category/sus... More on hype.aero

Future Aero Festival: Debating Clean‑Sheet Aircraft Advantages and Industry Challenges - https://leehamnews.com/category/fut... More on hype.aero

Airbus is investigating a supplier-quality flaw in metal fuselage panels on a limited number of A320-family jets that has delayed some deliveries, squeezed its year‑end production push and sent shares tumbling — falling as much as 10% and to the bottom of the Stoxx 600. - More on hype.aero

Air Atlanta Icelandic will operate a Boeing 777‑300ER converted by Israel Aerospace Industries into a 777‑300ERSF under lease to Hong Kong‑based lessor Fly Meta, flying on behalf of a Hungarian cargo carrier. AerCap has delivered the first 777‑300ERSF to Fly Meta. - More on hype.aero

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines has named Wong Hong as its next director general, with the appointment effective April 2026. Subhas Menon will step down after six years leading the association through the pandemic and a period of notable membership growth. - More on hype.aero

UK tightens drone marketing rules — manufacturers and operators must adjust - https://www.ainonline.com/complianc... More on hype.aero

Roman Space Telescope clears key acoustic, vibration and thermal‑vacuum tests - https://www.universetoday.com/artic... More on hype.aero

Ryanair will close its Prime membership scheme on 28 November, ending an eight‑month trial that reportedly lost €1.6 million and attracted 55,000 sign‑ups, the carrier said. No new registrations will be accepted; existing members will retain Prime benefits through 2026. - More on hype.aero

American Airlines flight AA327, a Boeing 737‑800 operating Miami–San Salvador on 26 November, diverted to Belize City after the crew shut down an engine in flight. The unscheduled diversion occurred while the aircraft was en route following the in‑flight engine shutdown. - More on hype.aero

UPS flight 5X1278, a Boeing 757-200PF freighter, experienced a cabin depressurization while en route from Louisville (SDF) to Raleigh–Durham (RDU) on 25 November. An investigation has been opened to determine the cause and any airworthiness implications. - More on hype.aero

Hong Kong to launch lunar orbiter in 2028 to monitor meteoroid impacts ahead of planned lunar base - https://www.universetoday.com/artic... More on hype.aero

China Airlines' board approved a plan to acquire up to 18 widebody aircraft — five Airbus A350‑1000s, five Boeing 777‑9s, four 777‑8Fs and two 777Fs — and to dispose of four Boeing 747‑400 freighters, the carrier said in a stock‑exchange filing. - More on hype.aero

Airbus has rolled out the first A350F prototype (MSN700) and moved it into systems and engine installation, with the main-deck cargo door expected early next year; flight testing is planned to start in Q3 2026 using two test aircraft and a 410-hour certification programme. - More on hype.aero

Republic Airways and Mesa Air Group complete merger, creating largest Embraer E‑jet operator and a major U.S. regional carrier - https://aviationweek.com/air-transp... More on hype.aero

Nov. 25, 2025 — Partner outlets AIN and Leeham attended the Dubai Airshow and have posted video of Boeing's 777X flight demonstrations. The footage gives a direct visual record of the 777X performing display flights at a major commercial and defence exhibition. - More on hype.aero

The UK has chosen Heathrow Airport Limited's proposal as the basis for a new 3,500m third runway at London Heathrow, with a draft scheme due summer 2026, a planning decision targeted by 2029 and first operations expected in 2035 after government endorsement. - More on hype.aero

Ethiopia’s long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in millennia, lofting an ash plume that crossed the Red Sea toward India. Airlines including Air India cancelled and rerouted flights and temporarily grounded aircraft across the Middle East and South Asia. - More on hype.aero

Korean Air signs Incheon agreement to build next‑generation MRO hangar - https://aviationweek.com/air-transp... More on hype.aero

Etihad Airways will operate its Airbus A380 daily between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Tokyo Narita (NRT) starting 16 June 2026. The move adds Japan to the carrier's A380 network and brings First Class plus the three‑room "Residence" to the route, starting summer 2026. - More on hype.aero

United pulls IAD–Dakar and EWR–Stockholm as Pratt & Whitney engine issues mount — strain on 777 operations and fleet plans - https://crankyflier.com/category/ai... More on hype.aero

South Korea's National Police Agency has placed an order for a single Airbus H225 helicopter, making the force a new Airbus Helicopters customer. The multirole H225 is earmarked for security and rescue missions, adding one medium twin to the agency's public‑service fleet. - More on hype.aero

Vietjet has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 — the initial aircraft from a $32 billion order for 200 jets signed in 2023 — while Thai VietJetAir also accepted a B737‑8 that will enter commercial service in December as it builds a 50‑aircraft MAX fleet. - More on hype.aero

Air New Zealand Cabin Crew Will Take Part in a Historic Strike On December 8 As Airline Prioritizes "Efficiency Over Crew Wellbeing" - More on hype.aero

SpaceX launches 28 Starlink satellites on new Falcon 9 rocket from California - More on hype.aero

JetBlue Expands Path for Aspiring Maintenance Technicians - More on hype.aero

Spanish Flag Carrier Iberia Admits It's Fallen Victim To A Cyber Attack And Customer Data Has Been Compromised - More on hype.aero

Archer, Anduril deal shows defense tech profiting from eVTOL progress - More on hype.aero

Customer consensus pushes Airbus toward shorter legs for A220 stretch - More on hype.aero

Air taxi ‘certification tourism’ draws industry criticism - More on hype.aero

Think tank urges Europe to scale up space-based data center efforts - More on hype.aero

US warns airlines of potential hazards when flying over Venezuela - More on hype.aero

Eutelsat Signs Broadcast Renewal with du in UAE - More on hype.aero

A man who confronted police with a knife was fatally shot Friday morning at St. Louis Lambert International Airport, officials said. The officer-involved shooting left one dead and prompted an investigation; authorities said no further details were immediately released yet. - More on hype.aero

SpaceX's new Super Heavy booster B18, built for Starship v3/Block 3, was heavily damaged during a ground proof test at its Texas site after an anomaly and a visible explosion at the booster base. The failure risks the timing of Block 3 upgrades and a stepped-up test cadence. - More on hype.aero

Airbus led Dubai Airshow 2025 in volume with 194 commitments (14 firm, 180 LOIs) from seven customers, including flydubai's 150 A321neos, Air Europa's 20 A350s and Buraq Air's 10 A320neos. Boeing secured the show's largest single agreement when Emirates committed to 777X jets. - More on hype.aero

An Indian HAL Tejas combat aircraft crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Airshow at about 2:10 p.m. local time while performing for spectators. Emergency crews responded to the scene; the pilot's condition has not been confirmed and an investigation is underway. - More on hype.aero

Air Astana has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for up to 50 A320neo-family narrowbodies — structured as 25 firm orders and 25 options — with a clear preference for the long‑range A321LR. Deliveries are pencilled from 2031 as part of a planned fleet modernisation. - More on hype.aero

Jazeera Airways' board has approved a buyout offer, clearing an internal hurdle and paving the way for a potential ownership change at the Kuwaiti carrier. The decision advances a proposed transaction that would take the airline into new private ownership. - More on hype.aero

The NTSB found the object that struck the cockpit windshield of a United Boeing 737 MAX 8 over Utah on Oct. 16 was a high‑altitude weather balloon. The impact cracked the right‑side windshield at FL360, showered both pilots with glass and forced the flight to divert. - More on hype.aero

Blue Origin unveiled a super‑heavy "New Glenn 9x4" — a nine‑engine variant that increases low‑Earth orbit payload capacity by roughly 50%. The company says the iterative design enables rapid build and will accelerate production as it prepares for Flight 3. - More on hype.aero

The NTSB's preliminary report found fatigue cracks in multiple sections of the left engine pylon and mount on a UPS MD‑11F that allowed the No.1 engine to separate during takeoff rotation. The Nov. 4 crash near Louisville, Kentucky, killed 14 people. - More on hype.aero

Air India is lobbying New Delhi to secure permission from China to use restricted Xinjiang military airspace after Pakistan closed its skies to Indian carriers, a move that has raised fuel costs by as much as 29% and added up to three hours on some long‑haul sectors. - More on hype.aero

Gulf Air has finalised an agreement with Boeing to purchase at least 12 787 Dreamliner aircraft, the carrier said Tuesday. The airline announced the multi‑aircraft Dreamliner commitment in an official company statement. - More on hype.aero

Emirates’ airshow mega-order funds 777-10 feasibility study; Airbus responds with stretched A350 study - More on hype.aero

France and Ukraine signed a letter of intent at Villacoublay that could deliver up to 100 Dassault Rafale fighters, SAMP/T air‑defence systems with Aster 30 missiles and expanded drone cooperation — a pact Kyiv called "historic" to bolster its combat aviation and air defence. - More on hype.aero

France and Ukraine signed a letter of intent at Villacoublay that could deliver up to 100 Dassault Rafale fighters, SAMP/T air‑defence systems with Aster 30 missiles and expanded drone cooperation — a pact Kyiv called "historic" to bolster its combat aviation and air defence. - More on hype.aero

Boeing has reached an agreement for Air Senegal to purchase nine 737 MAX narrowbodies — the largest aeronautical contract in Senegal's history — a nine-aircraft fleet commitment that underscores Boeing's commercial footprint in West Africa. - More on hype.aero

Embraer E195‑E2 Sales Accelerate While KC‑390 Tanker‑Transport Gains Export Traction - https://leehamnews.com/tag/c-130j-3... More on hype.aero

Ethiopian Airlines exercised options on Day 1 of the Dubai Airshow 2025 to buy 11 Boeing 737 MAX 8s, expanding its MAX fleet from 22 to 33 aircraft and sustaining Boeing's early-show order momentum. Delivery timing and financing were not disclosed. - More on hype.aero

Airbus is set to capture the bulk of a major flydubai jet order as ongoing negotiations could further increase its share, sources say. If finalised, the split would materially boost Airbus's intake from the Gulf carrier and add pressure to its near‑term production and backlog. - More on hype.aero