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Why Some Of The World’s Busiest Airports Are In The Middle Of The Ocean
The huge airport islands of the world.
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Tanker Seizure Updates: More Details Emerge About U.S. Interdiction of Russian-flagged Ship
Thanks to official imagery slowly trickling out, and new sightings by UK aviation enthusiasts, we now know some more about the assets involved in the seizure of the Bella 1/Marinera. We immediately became aware, as the operation to seize the Marinera, or Bella 1, oil tanker got underway, that the helicopter of choice for the […]
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The MD-11 at 36: A Plane That Never Quite Found Its Place
On 10 January 1990, the McDonnell Douglas MD-11 lifted off for the first time. Thirty-six years later, it remains one of the most polarizing widebody airliners ever built. Loved by cargo operators, disliked by many passenger airlines, and endlessly debated by pilots, the MD-11’s story is one of ambition, compromise, and timing. It was, and […] The post The MD-11 at 36: A Plane That Never Quite Found Its Place appeared first on Avgeekery.
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Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 777X Is Compared To The Airbus A350
The massive 777X is bigger than the A350, but still has some issues to work out.
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7 US Airlines With The Most Flights Scheduled In 2026
American Airlines is once again to operate the most flights in the US, although other airlines take the top spot on other metrics.
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IndiGo inducts India’s first Airbus A321XLR
Fast-growing IndiGo has welcomed India’s first A321XLR to its fleet, with CEO Pieter Elbers calling the event “an important milestone as we prepare to redefine long-haul travel for India.” The airline plans to press the 195-seat aircraft into service on flights from Mumbai to Athens on January 23, followed a day later by a Delhi-Athens... The post IndiGo inducts India’s first Airbus A321XLR appeared first on Runway Girl.
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Alaska Airlines Places Historic Boeing Order to Fuel Global Growth
Alaska Airlines has placed its largest-ever fleet order. The airline is buying 105 Boeing 737-10s and five more 787 Dreamliners. The monumental deal, which includes options for 35 more 737-10s, will grow the airline’s fleet to over 550 aircraft. Deliveries will run through 2035. The order highlights the airline’s aggressive strategic plan, aimed at establishing […] The post Alaska Airlines Places Historic Boeing Order to Fuel Global Growth appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Crew-11 to make early return Jan. 15
NASA plans to return four astronauts from the ISS to Earth early Jan. 15, about a week after one of them experienced a medical issue that prompted the shortened mission. The post Crew-11 to make early return Jan. 15 appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Technical baggage failure at Copenhagen Airport leaves TUI passengers without luggage in Phuket
A technical malfunction in Copenhagen Airport’s baggage handling system has caused significant disruption for passengers, including a TUI flight to Phuket on Saturday where around 60 checked bags were left behind in Denmark. Among the affected travellers were Swedish passengers, some of whom reported long queues and hours of waiting at Phuket Airport to register […]
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Ground handling worker dies after runway vehicle collision at Gran Canaria Airport
A ground handling company employee has died following a workplace accident on the runway at Gran Canaria Airport. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon while the worker was operating a baggage carrier during loading and unloading operations. According to available information, the employee was driving a Groundforce baggage vehicle when, for reasons not yet determined, […]
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Delta One & United Polaris: What Are The Differences?
Discover how America's two leading business class products are driven by different guiding philosophies: exclusivity and luxury vs consistency.
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SWISS cancels more flights as freezing weather disrupts operations
SWISS has cancelled additional flights due to severe winter weather, marking the second wave of disruptions this week. On Saturday alone, the airline cancelled 12 individual flights, according to a spokesperson quoted by Keystone-SDA. The affected services were return flights from Zurich to Nice, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, London, Milan and Luxembourg. In addition to cancellations, SWISS […]
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Asiana Airlines flight lands safely in Hong Kong after powerbank fire on board
Asiana Airlines flight OZ745 from Seoul Incheon to Hong Kong (Airbus A350-900 reg. HL8308) landed safely on Thursday evening after a passenger’s portable powerbank caught fire mid-flight, injuring one person. The aircraft, carrying 284 passengers, departed Incheon International Airport at 20:00 local time. Just over two hours into the flight, a portable charging device belonging […]
🚀 Space & Aerospace
NASA Marshall Removes 2 Historic Test Stands
NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, removed two of its historic test stands – the Propulsion and Structural Test Facility and the Dynamic Test Facility – with carefully coordinated implosions on Jan. 10, 2026. The demolition of these historic structures is part of a larger project at Marshall that began in spring 2022, […]
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Nearly $460K: Does American Airlines Really Pay Its Pilots That Much?
The ins and outs of pilot salaries in the United States.
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Air Europa to launch Madrid–Johannesburg service in June 2026
Air Europa will expand its long-haul network with the launch of a new route between Madrid and Johannesburg, with the first flight scheduled for 24 June 2026. The airline has already opened sales for the service, which will operate three times weekly—on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays—using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Departing Madrid-Barajas at 15:05, the […]
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Emirates Airbus A380 Makes Rare Diversion To Ghana After Smoke Indication
An abundance of caution leads to a rare sight as one of the world's largest commercial airplanes touches down in an unlikely destination.
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Riga Airport maintains stability in 2025 with 7.1 million passengers and growing cargo volumes
Riga Airport closed 2025 with stable operational performance, serving just over 7.1 million passengers, broadly in line with the previous year, despite ongoing geopolitical and economic uncertainty. Cargo activity was a notable bright spot, with handled volumes increasing by 7% year-on-year to 20,100 tonnes. Of the total passenger traffic, 5.7 million travellers began their journeys […]
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IAG Names British Airways CFO José Antonio Barrionuevo as New Group CFO
Chief Financial Officer of International Airlines Group (IAG), Nicholas Cadbury, has announced that he will be stepping down from the role in June 2026 and leaving the company to explore new avenues. Some notable airlines part of IAG include British Airways and Iberia. Who will be taking over the role? Current Chief Financial and Transformation […] The post IAG Names British Airways CFO José Antonio Barrionuevo as New Group CFO appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Air Canada Plane Taxied For Takeoff With Baggage Handler Trapped In Cargo Hold
A baggage handler's unexpected ride raises safety concerns.