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Aviation News News 1 December 2025 - 25 December 2025

Boeing Taps Flightradar24’s 55,000-Receiver Network to Boost Fleet Performance: What the Deal Means on December 25, 2025

Boeing Taps Flightradar24’s 55,000-Receiver Network to Boost Fleet Performance: What the Deal Means on December 25, 2025

As the aviation industry closes out 2025, one of the most telling signals about where Boeing is placing its next big bets isn’t a new airframe reveal—it’s data. Boeing has signed an agreement to access Flightradar24’s live and historical flight data, sourced from a global network of more than 55,000 ADS-B receivers. Flightradar24 That data is expected to feed into Boeing Global Services’ digital tools aimed at improving airline operations, fleet performance, and maintenance outcomes—an increasingly strategic battleground where manufacturers compete long after the aircraft delivery ceremony ends. Flightradar24 Below is what’s known as of Thursday, December 25, 2025, what
25 December 2025
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India Clears Al Hind Air and FlyExpress as New Airlines, Signalling Push to Break IndiGo–Air India Duopoly

India Clears Al Hind Air and FlyExpress as New Airlines, Signalling Push to Break IndiGo–Air India Duopoly

New Delhi, December 24, 2025 — India’s civil aviation market is set for a fresh round of competition after the Union civil aviation ministry issued No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to Al Hind Air and FlyExpress, two proposed carriers that now move a step closer to launching commercial operations. A third startup, Uttar Pradesh-based Shankh Air, already holds an NOC and is widely expected to begin flying in 2026, adding new capacity to a sector still dominated by a handful of big players. NDTV Profit+3The Economic Times+3News on Air+3 The approvals, confirmed publicly by Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu after
24 December 2025
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Boeing Stock Week Ahead: FAA 777F Emissions Waiver, 737 MAX 10 Review, and Wall Street’s 2026 Turnaround Debate (NYSE: BA)

Boeing Stock Week Ahead: FAA 777F Emissions Waiver, 737 MAX 10 Review, and Wall Street’s 2026 Turnaround Debate (NYSE: BA)

As of Sunday, December 21, 2025, The Boeing Company (The) stock (NYSE: BA) enters a holiday-shortened trading week with momentum—and a familiar mix of catalysts that can move the shares quickly: FAA decisions, production-rate expectations, certification timelines, and the pace of deliveries. Boeing shares finished the last full session Friday, Dec. 19 at $214.08 (after trading around $214.83 in after-hours activity). StockAnalysisThat puts BA stock back near a level many investors view as an “inflection zone”: high enough to reflect improving confidence, but still sensitive to any headline that reopens the market’s long-running questions about safety, quality, and execution. This
21 December 2025
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Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy: Dec. 13 Funding Deadline Fuels Shutdown Fears as American Airlines Expands at Chicago O’Hare

Spirit Airlines Bankruptcy: Dec. 13 Funding Deadline Fuels Shutdown Fears as American Airlines Expands at Chicago O’Hare

Updated: December 13, 2025 — Spirit Airlines is facing a pivotal Chapter 11 milestone today that could determine whether the ultra-low-cost carrier can keep flying without disruption into the peak holiday travel stretch. Rival airlines are reportedly preparing contingency plans for a potential Spirit shutdown, even as Spirit insists flights are operating normally. At the same time, American Airlines emerged as an unexpected—and increasingly visible—player in Spirit’s bankruptcy orbit, buying Spirit’s O’Hare gates and formally joining the bankruptcy docket to receive court filings.Reuters+ 5The Air Current+ 5DRY+ 5 What’s happening today: the Dec. 13 Spirit Airlines funding milestone The immediate
13 December 2025
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Qantas A380 Wing Incident: Refurbished Superjumbo Grounded in Los Angeles After Slat Damage

Qantas A380 Wing Incident: Refurbished Superjumbo Grounded in Los Angeles After Slat Damage

A high-profile Qantas Airbus A380 has been dramatically grounded in Los Angeles after a piece of its left wing slat was found damaged at the end of its first commercial flight back in service, forcing the cancellation of its return leg to Sydney and raising fresh questions about the airline’s maintenance standards and on-board experience.theaustralian.com.au+ 1 A Celebrated Comeback Cut Short The aircraft at the center of the incident is A380 VH-OQC , named Paul McGinness after one of Qantas’ founders. It had only just rejoined the fleet after nearly six years out of regular service – three years in
10 December 2025
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Shorter Asia-Pacific Flights and New Madinah–Baghdad Direct Route Signal Next Phase of Air Travel

Shorter Asia-Pacific Flights and New Madinah–Baghdad Direct Route Signal Next Phase of Air Travel

SINGAPORE / RIYADH, Dec 10, 2025 — As of this week, travelers in both Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are seeing a new wave of more direct flights: a major cross-border trial of flexible “user-preferred” flight paths in the region has proven successful and is continuing, while Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has inaugurated its first direct route between Madinah and Baghdad, adding a fresh link between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.The Straits Times+ 1 Asia-Pacific locks in more direct flight paths on 70 routes A 15‑month trial involving Singapore and five other countries has shown that allowing pilots to choose more
10 December 2025
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IndiGo Flight Diversions: Bomb Threats, Emergency Landings and an Airline in Crisis — 8 December 2025 Update

IndiGo Flight Diversions: Bomb Threats, Emergency Landings and an Airline in Crisis — 8 December 2025 Update

As India’s largest airline battles its worst-ever operational crisis, a series of IndiGo flight diversions — many linked to bomb threat emails — has amplified passenger anxiety and raised tough questions about aviation safety, security and planning. This article brings together all major developments, expert analysis and forward-looking forecasts as of 8 December 2025. A turbulent week of IndiGo flight diversions Over the past week, at least three IndiGo flights bound for Hyderabad were diverted following bomb threats, alongside a separate domestic diversion that left passengers stranded in another city. 1. Kuwait–Hyderabad flight diverted to Mumbai On 2 December, an IndiGo flight from Kuwait to
8 December 2025
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JSX’s $149 Semi‑Private Flights Come to Santa Monica: ATR 42 Launch, Airport Politics and the Future of ‘Hop‑On’ Air Travel

JSX’s $149 Semi‑Private Flights Come to Santa Monica: ATR 42 Launch, Airport Politics and the Future of ‘Hop‑On’ Air Travel

Santa Monica Airport is getting one last act before its scheduled shutdown in 2028 – and it looks a lot like private‑jet travel for the price of an economy ticket. Public‑charter carrier JSX has secured a lease and operating permit to fly new ATR 42‑600 turboprops from Santa Monica (SMO) to Las Vegas starting December 19, 2025, with one‑way fares advertised from $149. At the same time, the airline is facing a California environmental lawsuit, and its entire business model sits in the middle of a stalled federal rulemaking on public charters. Santa Monica+2Avgeekery.com+2 Below is a deep dive into
6 December 2025
JSX Wins Green Light at Santa Monica Airport Through 2028 as Semi‑Private Flying Goes Mainstream

JSX Wins Green Light at Santa Monica Airport Through 2028 as Semi‑Private Flying Goes Mainstream

Santa Monica’s tiny, famously controversial airport is getting a big new role in the age of “private jet–style” flying for the masses. On December 2, the City of Santa Monica approved a commercial operations permit and three‑year lease for JSX, clearing the way for all‑business‑class ATR 42 turboprop flights from the airport through November 30, 2028—just one month before the airfield is scheduled to close permanently. Santa Monica+1 At the same time, JSX and rival Aero are making headlines nationally for offering private‑jet‑like perks—lounge‑style terminals, 20‑minute check‑in, and free drinks—for fares starting around $149 one way, a model now drawing
6 December 2025
Air India Express Expands in Nagpur as Pune Airport Parking Bay Crunch Exposes India’s Aviation Growing Pains

Air India Express Expands in Nagpur as Pune Airport Parking Bay Crunch Exposes India’s Aviation Growing Pains

India’s busiest winter travel season has arrived with a mixed message for flyers. On one hand, Air India Express is rolling out new flights from Nagpur, Pune and Delhi, deepening domestic and Gulf connectivity. On the other, Pune Airport has become a symbol of how fast-growing demand is overwhelming airport infrastructure, with a parking-bay logjam this week delaying even on‑time Air India Express flights.Awaz The Voice+1 From early November 2025 to now, a cluster of developments around Nagpur and Pune airports, Air India Express and rival IndiGo paints a sharp picture of where Indian aviation is headed next: aggressive network
5 December 2025
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Fuel Truck Hits Emirates A380 at Manchester Airport: Latest Updates, Flight Cancellations and Passenger Rights (3 December 2025)

Fuel Truck Hits Emirates A380 at Manchester Airport: Latest Updates, Flight Cancellations and Passenger Rights (3 December 2025)

Manchester, UK – As of 3 December 2025, Emirates’ Airbus A380 services between Manchester and Dubai are back to normal after a dramatic ground collision between a fuel truck and a superjumbo on 28 November 2025. The incident damaged the aircraft’s engine cowling and forced the cancellation of a busy UK–Dubai flight, but no injuries were reported and the aircraft has since returned to service following repairs. Aviation Today+2Travel And Tour World+2 Below is everything we currently know about the incident, its impact on passengers, and what it means for future travel plans. What Happened at Manchester Airport? On Friday
3 December 2025
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Emirates A380 Grounded After Fuel Truck Collision at Manchester Airport: Latest News, Timeline, and What It Means for Travelers

Emirates A380 Grounded After Fuel Truck Collision at Manchester Airport: Latest News, Timeline, and What It Means for Travelers

Published: December 1, 2025 What Happened at Manchester Airport? On Friday, 28 November 2025, an Emirates Airbus A380-842 was struck by a fuel truck while parked at a gate at Manchester Airport, forcing the grounding of the aircraft and the cancellation of its return flight to Dubai.Travel And Tour World+2Aviation Safety Network+2 The aircraft, registered A6‑EVP, had just arrived as Emirates flight EK17 from Dubai and was being prepared for the outbound EK18 service back to Dubai when the collision occurred during ground operations.Travel And Tour World+2Flightradar24+2 Key confirmed facts so far: Multiple aviation outlets, including specialist site Simple Flying,
1 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

Stock Market Today 07.02.2026

7 February 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: February 7, 2026, 12:00 AM ESTUpdated: February 7, 2026, 12:27 AM EST Dollar Dips as Stocks Rally and US Data Influences Fed Rate Expectations February 7, 2026, 12:18 AM EST. The **dollar index** fell 0.17%, pressured by a rebound in equity markets reducing demand for the safe-haven currency. Weaker-than-expected U.S. labor market data raised the odds of a Fed rate cut to 18% for March, though consumer sentiment improved to a six-month high, limiting losses. Hawkish comments from Atlanta Fed's Raphael Bostic emphasized maintaining restrictive monetary policy. The dollar faces medium-term weakness amid expectations for rate cuts
Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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