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NTSB Recovers Learjet 60 Cockpit Voice Recorder From November 1 Florida Crash：The NTSB has recovered the Learjet 60 cockpit voice recorder, which is being evaluated at its Vehicle Recorders Laboratory in Washington, D.C. The aircraft crashed near Greenacres, Florida, on November 1, killing all nine people on board; it was operated by Aurora Aviation, doing business as Upper Jets. Weather conditions and evidence related to a possible in-flight breakup remain under investigation. Learjet 60 cockpit voice recorder

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Taiwan Baseball Team Flies to Japan on STARLUX Flight JX800 Aboard an AIRSORAYAMA GOLD Special-Livery Aircraft：Taiwan's baseball team players and coaches flew to Japan on STARLUX flight JX800 using the airline's AIRSORAYAMA GOLD special-livery aircraft. STARLUX also arranged for a former Taiwan national baseball-team player who now works as cabin crew to greet the players with fist bumps at the aircraft door. STARLUX JX800

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Boeing to Cut About 2,500 Jobs in Its Commercial Airplanes Division as 737 MAX and 787 Production Ramp-Up Slows：Boeing plans to cut about 5% of its Commercial Airplanes workforce, roughly 2,500 positions, through involuntary layoffs and natural attrition. It will not carry out layoffs in November; layoff notices are to begin in December. Factory and supply-chain challenges have slowed production increases for the 737 MAX and 787. Boeing layoffs 737 MAX 787

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Delta’s First A350-1000 Completes Full Livery at Toulouse Ahead of Expected June 2027 Commercial Debut：Delta’s first A350-1000, manufacturer serial number 841, has completed its full livery at Airbus’ Toulouse facility. It still needs engine installation, ground checks and flight testing before delivery. Delta has ordered 20 aircraft; its official materials list deliveries beginning in early 2027, while industry reports expect commercial service to start in June of that year. Delta A350-1000

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