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European airlines face a sharper fuel cost challenge in 2027 as the hedging cover that cushioned them this year runs out. Ryanair has hedged only 25% of fuel for the year to March 2028. #Ryanair #EasyJet #AvGeek

Clear-air turbulence remains invisible to radar and unpredictable, with severe North Atlantic incidents up 55 percent since 1979, as per @Aero_GlobalNews. #ClearAirTurbulence #AviationSafety #NorthAtlantic #Aviation #AvGeek

Turkish Airlines holds the Guinness World Record for flying to the most countries of any airline globally, as per @onemileatatime. #TurkishAirlines #Routes #Aviation #Airlines #AvGeek

Terma and Kongsberg Aviation Maintenance Services have formed a joint venture to service military aircraft across the Nordic region, as per @UKDefJournal. The venture, called Defence Aviation Services, was launched at the Norwegian Ambassador's residence in Copenhagen. #AvGeek

IATA figures show SAF production growth slowed to 26 percent in 2026, casting doubt on whether 2030 blending mandates remain achievable. #SAF #IATA #ReFuelEU #Aviation #AvGeek

Wheelchair users can still not fly seated in their own chairs, despite a 2026 test flight and published crash-test research showing progress. #Airbus #Boeing #AvGeek

Russia has used a Mi-28NM attack helicopter to fire a long-range cruise missile during combat operations, marking the first time the helicopter has launched such a weapon, as per @Aviationa2z. #RussianMilitary #Mi28NM #Ukraine #Aviation #AvGeek

US airlines configure identical A320 aircraft with economy seat pitches ranging from 28 to 32 inches based on their financial strategies, as per @simple_flying. #USAirlines #Aviation #AvGeek

British public perception of US as threat to world peace has risen to 74 per cent, according to National Centre for Social Research, as per @UKDefJournal. #UK #Defence #Politics #Security #AvGeek

A Cessna overturned at John Wayne Airport on Saturday, with air traffic control audio suggesting it may have been caught in a United 737's jet blast, though officials have attributed the incident to wind, as per @simple_flying. #United #JohnWayneAirport #Boeing737 #AvGeek

An Air France A350 and American Airlines A321 came within 400 feet of each other during departure from Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday morning, as per @simple_flying. #AirFrance #AmericanAirlines #AvGeek

UK Ministry of Defence confirms several Army exercises have been cancelled this financial year, as per @UKDefJournal. The cancellations were made to prioritise essential training and operational readiness. #UKDefence #ArmyTraining #AvGeek

Airplane window design has evolved significantly over aviation history according to a report on the subject, as per @simple_flying. #Aviation #AircraftDesign #AviationHistory #Engineering #AvGeek

A modified Airbus A320 owned by DLR has been declared an operational flying laboratory for the Eurofighter ECRS Mk1 radar programme. #Airbus #Eurofighter #ECRS #Aviation #AvGeek

Transavia France has declared a general emergency on a scheduled service between Madrid and Paris Orly. #TransaviaFrance #ParisorlyAirport #Boeing737800 #AviationSafety #AvGeek

China Eastern has chosen CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 101 A320neo family aircraft ordered earlier this year. The contract, signed at the CIIE expo in Shanghai on 6 November, covers 202 engines plus spare engines and long-term service support. #ChinaEastern #CFM #AvGeek

JetBlue has extended its multi-year partnership with NHL side the Florida Panthers, adding a new arena zone and a special livery. A fan area called JetBlue Landing and a redesigned Champions Club will debut at Amerant Bank Arena from the 2026–2027 season. #JetBlue #AvGeek

Gulf carriers are projected to record a $4.3bn net loss in 2026 after airspace closures rerouted long-haul traffic away from their hubs. #Emirates #DubaiInternational #GulfAviation #Routes #AvGeek

The Ministry of Defence is assessing repair costs for ice patrol ship HMS Protector as part of replacement planning, as per @UKDefJournal. #HMSProtector #RoyalNavy #Defence #Aviation #AvGeek

The B-2 Spirit bomber is fitted with crew rest areas to support operations penetrating enemy air defences, as per @simple_flying. #B2Spirit #Aviation #MilitaryAviation #AircraftDesign #AvGeek