Flight 53
December 15, 2025
Cardiff, Wales

Editor's Note: You may notice a few changes to our usual layout and order in this issue. The idea is to keep things fresh and modern. What do you think?

What’s Inside: As always, the latest route updates around the world, industry news, statistics, information and more across 3,800 words - including:

  • DHS moves to buy Boeing 737s for deportation and removal flights
  • China Southern 787-9 suffers a rough tail strike during takeoff
  • Airline security incidents and November performance data reviewed

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