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American Airlines Launches A321XLR Fleet, IndiGo Appoints External Expert After Crisis, DJI Faces U.S. Regulatory Crossroads

American Airlines Launches A321XLR Fleet, IndiGo Appoints External Expert After Crisis, DJI Faces U.S. Regulatory Crossroads

TL;DR * American Airlines Launches Airbus A321XLR on Transatlantic Routes with 40 Aircraft by 2030, Featuring Premium Economy and Bluetooth Connectivity * IndiGo Appoints External Aviation Expert John Illson to Investigate December 2 Flight Cancellations and Operational Disruptions * Eve Air Mobility Secures $40M from BNDES to Certify First eVTOL Aircraft, Targeting
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IndiGo Crisis Deepens with DGCA Probe & 10% Flight Cuts | Air India Grounding, SpiceJet Surge, Vertical Valo eVTOL Unveil

IndiGo Crisis Deepens with DGCA Probe & 10% Flight Cuts | Air India Grounding, SpiceJet Surge, Vertical Valo eVTOL Unveil

TL;DR * IndiGo faces DGCA probe and 10% winter schedule cut after 5,000+ flight cancellations due to pilot and crew shortages * Air India operated eight commercial flights without valid Airworthiness Review Certificate, prompting DGCA grounding and safety review * Vertical Aerospace unveils Valo eVTOL aircraft targeting 2028 certification, with UK
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Midair Collision Near Tehran, Pilot Shortage, Engine Fire, UAV Speed Record, Hypersonic Fighter: Global Aviation Shakeup

Midair Collision Near Tehran, Pilot Shortage, Engine Fire, UAV Speed Record, Hypersonic Fighter: Global Aviation Shakeup

TL;DR * Midair collision near Tehran sparks investigation into air traffic control system failures. * Pilot shortage forces airlines to cancel 150 flights, disrupting global travel plans in India. * Engine fire on commercial jet exposes maintenance oversight, prompting new safety protocols. * UAV prototype achieves record speed, signaling future urban air mobility.
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