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Southwest Fleetwide Starlink by Fall 2027
Southwest will fit Starlink Wi-Fi across its whole fleet — including older 737-700s — by fall 2027, a first among major US carriers.
LATAM and JAL Lead a Regional Jet Revival
LATAM Brazil takes its first E195-E2 with 24 firm jets to come, and Japan Airlines orders 16 E190-E2s — right-sized jets are back on thin routes.
Avolon Orders 250 Boeing and Airbus Jets
Lessor Avolon has ordered 250 jets — 140 737 MAX, 75 A320neo-family and 35 A330neo — plus 100 options, leading a very busy week of leasing news.
FAA Opens the Door to Remote Maintenance
New FAA guidance lets Part 145 repair stations use video, AR overlays and small drones for inspections — without replacing hands-on checks.
FAA eIPP: eVTOL Testing Across 26 States
The FAA's eIPP is flying real eVTOL missions across 26 states — organ transport, passenger-style flights over Dallas and autonomous cargo trials.
FAA Clears Path for 737 MAX 10
The 737 MAX 10 has passed its final FAA type certification board, with formal certification expected within days despite the U14 software quirk.
EASA Expands Saudi Airspace Warning
EASA has widened its conflict-zone warning for Saudi airspace after attacks near Riyadh — airlines face months of reroutes and extra fuel burn.
ATSB Reviews Sydney Runway Incursions
The ATSB is examining ATC processes at Sydney Airport after a series of runway incursions — a cluster at Australia's busiest airport.
Choosing an Aviation Marketing Agency
Eight questions to ask before hiring an aviation marketing agency, the red flags that end the pitch, and why aviation-only specialists win.
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