🛩️ General Aviation
Cirrus Unveils 2026 SR Series G7+ With Advanced Avionics
Model refinements include new connectivity features and enhanced visual approach capabilities.
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✈️ Commercial Aviation
Qatar Airways becomes first in the world to bring Starlink to 787s
Qatar Airways has become the first carrier in the world to bring SpaceX’s Starlink Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-supported inflight connectivity to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, with the oneworld alliance member revealing today that three 787-8s are now flying with the service. The 787 has unique retrofit requirements due to its composite airframe. As... The post Qatar Airways becomes first in the world to bring Starlink to 787s appeared first on Runway Girl.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Avelo Airlines Simplifies Its Network and Fleet Amidst 2026 Balance Sheet Transformation
HOUSTON, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Avelo Airlines has been recapitalized, and its cash position is now one of the strongest in the U.S. airline industry relative to its size. The airline will use this cash infusion and balance sheet strength to execute its long-term strategy. Avelo is streamlining its network around four current bases – New […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
5 Most Spacious Economy Seats You Can Book In 2026
The airlines with the best economy class seats are mostly found in East Asia with the region's top mainline carriers.
🔧 Technology & Innovation
Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group President
Brand refreshes, new digital platforms, and expanded editorial investments follow a transitional year for the company’s aviation portfolio. The post Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group President appeared first on Plane + Pilot.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Boeing and Alaska Airlines Announce Largest Airplane Order in Airline’s History
SEATTLE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier’s largest-ever airplane order as part of its long-term plan to expand its domestic and international route networks. The order includes: “This fleet investment builds on the strong foundation Alaska has created to support steady, scalable and sustained growth, and is another building block […]
🛩️ General Aviation
The Flying Bulls Confirm Duxford Summer Air Show Appearance Ahead of 2026 U.S. Tour
The Flying Bulls will appear at the 2026 Duxford Summer Air Show on July 4–5, showcasing a rare lineup of historic warbirds ahead of their sole U.S. appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
🚁 Military & Defense
Space Force moves to standardize satellites with ‘Handle 2.0’ contract
Falcon ExoDynamics wins contract to mature satellite interface developed by Aerospace Corp. The post Space Force moves to standardize satellites with ‘Handle 2.0’ contract appeared first on SpaceNews.
🚁 Military & Defense
US seizes Bella 1 and Sophia sanctioned tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean
The United States has carried out two separate interdiction operations against sanctioned oil tankers on January 7, 2026,… The post US seizes Bella 1 and Sophia sanctioned tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Alaska Airlines places largest aircraft order in its history with Boeing
Boeing and Alaska Airlines have announced the largest aircraft order in the airline’s history, marking a major milestone as the partners celebrate 60 years of collaboration. The deal includes firm orders for 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, with options for 35 more, and five Boeing 787 Dreamliners to support long-haul international growth. The addition of the […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Just 53 Miles: Ethiopian Airlines Launches Europe's Shortest Airbus A350 Flights
The new shortest widebody flight in Europe is set to take off this year, but all is not as it seems.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Boeing 767 Stuck On Atlanta Runway After Tires Burst While Landing
The aircraft came to a controlled stop, and no passengers or crew were hurt.
🔧 Technology & Innovation
Press Release: Lufthansa Group streamlines PaxEx with Amadeus tech
The Lufthansa Group and travel technology service provider Amadeus have entered into a groundbreaking partnership to make booking, customizing and managing flights even easier and more intuitive for travelers. The focus is on the introduction of an “Order ID”, a new identification number that will replace the previous booking and ticket numbers in the future... The post Press Release: Lufthansa Group streamlines PaxEx with Amadeus tech appeared first on Runway Girl.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Press Release: Alaska Airlines inks largest aircraft order in its history
Alaska Airlines announced today it is ordering 105 new 737-10 aircraft and five new 787 aircraft — exercising all previous 787 options held with Boeing. The airline also secured rights for an additional 35 737-10 aircraft. This order — representing the largest order in the airline’s history — secures critical delivery slots and extends the... The post Press Release: Alaska Airlines inks largest aircraft order in its history appeared first on Runway Girl.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
SpaceX’s IPO will make space investment far less niche
Spend enough time investing in space and expectations change. The industry does not advance through clean inflection points that resolve uncertainty, and progress rarely aligns with the milestones investors are accustomed to tracking. More often, space infrastructure is absorbed gradually into other systems, registering as essential only after it is already embedded. That dynamic, rather […] The post SpaceX’s IPO will make space investment far less niche appeared first on SpaceNews.
🔧 Technology & Innovation
Firecrown’s Aviation Group Charts Course for 2026; Ryan Ewing Named Group President
Brand refreshes, new digital platforms, and expanded editorial investments follow a transitional year for the company’s aviation portfolio.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Air cargo closes 2025 on a high, but e-commerce headwinds signal softer outlook
Global air cargo ended a volatile 2025 with solid momentum, recording a 6% year-on-year increase in volumes in December and full-year growth of 4%, according to industry analysts at Xeneta. Stronger-than-expected demand in the final quarter reflected shippers’ continued shift toward airfreight for speed and reliability amid disruption and economic uncertainty. Despite this resilience, signs […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Ethiopian Airlines expands France network with new Lyon service via Geneva
Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Lyon, France, starting 2 July 2026. The route will operate via Geneva, further strengthening the carrier’s presence in France, where it already serves Paris and Marseille. The new service will be operated with Airbus A350 aircraft, offering flights between Addis Ababa, Geneva and Lyon on […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
American Airlines Celebrates With Special Centennial Livery
American Airlines is celebrating a rare aviation milestone in 2026: 100 years of continuous flight…
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Canada Adjusts Airline Capacity for the Snowbird Season | Aviation Market Analysis | OAG
The “snowbird” season has provided airlines with a valuable revenue stream in a typically quiet period of the year as Canadians head to the USA and the Caribbean in search of winter sun.