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Editor's Note 
 
A handful of commercial airplanes were shot over the past several days in separate incidents, raising attention on safe flying and routing amid growing military conflict and civil unrest, as illustrated by a few stories in today’s newsletter.
- Jon Robinson, Editor, Wings
 
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CAE chief executive Marc Parent to leave company in August 2025

Flight simulator maker CAE says a search is on to replace chief executive Marc Parent.


Boeing layoffs so far total nearly 2,200 workers in Washington state

A notice indicates Boeing has so far laid off 2,199 workers, among job cuts that will total about 17,000.


Trump says he is naming former Wisconsin Rep. to lead U.S. transport

President-elect said Monday he is naming Sean Duffy as his nominee for transportation secretary.


Claims open in $12.5M class-action settlement over WestJet baggage fees

B.C. Supreme Court approved class-action settlement centred on checked baggage.


Five-year-old Qikiqtarjuaq boy gets closer to his dream of flying

Canadian North helps young boy imagine himself as a pilot.


US prohibits airlines from flying to Haiti and UN suspends flights after planes were shot

FAA prohibited U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot three planes.


Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane without injuries

Southwest Airlines airplane was preparing for departure from Dallas airport.


 
 
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Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy as financial losses pile up and debt payments loom

Spirit Airlines said Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection and will attempt to reboot as it struggles to recover from the pandemic-caused swoon in travel, stiffer competition from bigger carriers, and a failed attempt to sell the airline to JetBlue. » 
 
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Top 10 pilot tools

Aviator and journalist Phil LIghtstone provides his annual look at the Top 10 products for pilots in 2025 to get the most out of their time in the air, from headsets and sunglasses to software and hardware. » 
 
 
 
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UAE's FlyDubai and Etihad keep up flights for both diplomacy and dollars

Shifting airline dynamics in the Middle East as carriers avoid Israel. » 

3 hurt when small plane crashes near Southern California

At least two parked vehicles were struck when a Piper PA-32 crashed near dragstrip in Pomona. » 

North Korea tests exploding drones

Kim calls for mass production after testing drones designed to crash into targets. » 

Federal judge orders Oakland airport to stop using 'San Francisco' in name amid lawsuit

San Francisco sued in April over what it says is a trademark violation. » 

Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali

Several airlines canceled flights to and from Indonesia’s tourist island on Wednesday. » 

Company building autonomous helicopters to spray crops

Rotor has built two autonomous Sprayhawks and aims to have 20 ready for market next year. » 

The Osprey's safety issues spiked over five years

A look at why pilots still want to fly the V-22 Osprey. » 

 
 
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