✈️ Commercial Aviation
Qatar Airways Completes Starlink Install on First 787s
Nearly 120 of the carrier’s widebody aircraft are now equipped with the satellite-based technology.
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🛩️ General Aviation
Picture of the Day: Jan 7, 2026
The Sunseeker II makes an appearance in Tehachipi, California.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Brussels extends deadline for sale of Azores Airlines as SATA restructuring continues
The European Commission has agreed to extend the deadline for the sale of a majority stake in Azores Airlines to the end of 2026, granting Portugal and the Azores regional government additional time to complete the restructuring of airline group SATA. At Portugal’s request, Brussels approved postponing until 31 December 2026 the obligation for SATA […]
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
NTSB urges urgent action after fatal Hawker stall test crashes
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging immediate action after two fatal crashes involving Hawker business jets during… The post NTSB urges urgent action after fatal Hawker stall test crashes appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Delta Air Lines' Top 10 Must-Fly Boeing 757-300 Routes Revealed
Explore the top routes served by Delta's 757-300 fleet.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
How Much Do UK-Based Pilots Make?
UK pilots earn more than their French and Italian counterparts, but less than their US and German counterparts on average.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Avinor admits underestimating growth as Tromsø Airport expansion plans accelerate
Avinor has acknowledged that passenger growth at Tromsø Airport has far exceeded expectations, leading to congestion and periods of severe disruption for travellers. Despite a terminal expansion that officially opened in September 2024, the airport is already operating beyond its intended capacity. “When we made the investment decision back in 2016 to increase capacity to […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Emirates A380 Routes in 2026: where the SuperJumbo flies
Emirates Airline (EK/UAE), the leading carrier in the Middle East, has a large fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft, all based at Dubai International Airport. The airline began operations in 1985 with two aircraft, which were not its own, expanding rapidly from the early 1990s onwards after placing a major order for new Boeing 777s […] The post Emirates A380 Routes in 2026: where the SuperJumbo flies appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
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Ryanair Boeing 737 flew four sectors after undetected engine nacelle strike in Faro
Portuguese investigators have confirmed that a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 operated for around 24 hours and completed four passenger flights with undetected engine nacelle damage following a landing incident at Faro Airport on 15 November 2025. The aircraft, registered EI-ENG and operating flight FR5139 from Milan Bergamo, was conducting an ILS approach to runway 28 amid […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
FLYONE Airlines Romania to launch daily Bucharest service from London Luton
London Luton Airport (LTN) will welcome a new airline partner in summer 2026, with FLYONE Airlines Romania launching a daily service to Bucharest from 15 May. The new route further strengthens Luton’s connectivity to Eastern Europe and follows a series of recent network expansions at the airport. The Bucharest service will operate daily and feature […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Alaska Airlines Seals Record-Breaking Boeing Order
Historic deal for 110 new aircraft will fuel the carrier's expansion plans.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Cork Airport posts record passenger numbers in 2025
Cork Airport recorded its busiest year on record in 2025, welcoming 3.46 million passengers and marking a 13% year-on-year increase. This was the third consecutive year of double-digit growth, with passenger traffic now 67% higher than in 2015. Growth was particularly strong on UK routes, with passenger numbers rising sharply to Bristol (+37%), Liverpool (+31%) […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Cathay welcomes the return of the Lettuce Leaf Sandwich
Cathay Pacific (Cathay) is marking 80 years of operations by launching its “80 Years Together” campaign which includes two aircraft wearing a special retro livery showcasing the iconic ‘lettuce leaf sandwich livery’. The first aircraft to wear it is a modern Airbus A350 passenger aircraft which has just been unveiled [read more] The post Cathay welcomes the return of the Lettuce Leaf Sandwich appeared first on UK Aviation News.
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
NTSB Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations for Hawker Stall Tests
Safety board issues urgent recommendations to Textron, FAA and NBAA following fatal accidents.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Massive Alaska Airlines Boeing Order Locks in 737-10s and Dreamliners Through 2035
Alaska Airlines Boeing order includes 105 737-10s and five 787 Dreamliners, signaling major fleet growth and long-haul expansion. Alaska Airlines just made a big move, and it is a historic one. The Seattle-based carrier announced today that it has placed the largest fleet order in its history, committing to 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft and five […] The post Massive Alaska Airlines Boeing Order Locks in 737-10s and Dreamliners Through 2035 appeared first on Avgeekery.
🔧 Technology & Innovation
Could New Emissions Data Force A Crackdown On High-End Flyers?
New research uncovers a surprising way to slash aviation emissions without grounding flights.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Avelo to Close Three Crew Bases, Restructure Network
The carrier also plans to open a new base in Texas this year.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Joby Acquires New Facilities and Simulators as Air Taxi Launch Looms
Developer agrees to obtain a new 700,000-square-foot site and receives the first of two flight simulators from CAE.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Is Business Class Worth It On Short-Haul Flights?
Short-haul business class: a luxury or a letdown? Dive into the factors that determine its value and how to decide if upgrading is right for you.
🛩️ General Aviation
How to Reframe Learning for Private Pilot Ground School
Tools for keeping the class engaged and motivated.