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How Many Boeing 747SPs Are Left?
Developed as a specialist version of the Boeing 747, the Special Performance (SP) variant was…
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CIA-affiliated plane spotted at Caracas airport
A CIA-linked LM-100J Super Hercules operated by Pallas Aviation landed in Caracas on January 10. The aircraft, using callsign WDE08 and tail number N96MG, departed shortly afterward and returned to Puerto Rico. The aircraft belongs to Pallas Aviation, described as a private company that performs “specialized work worldwide that most others refuse.” The company operates […]
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France reports higher Rafale fighter deliveries
France’s Dassault Aviation announced that it delivered 26 Rafale fighter jets in 2025, surpassing its annual plan of 25 aircraft. The company said the deliveries included 15 jets for export customers and 11 for the French Armed Forces. According to Dassault Aviation, the 2025 output exceeds the previous year, when 21 Rafales were delivered — […]
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U.S. Air Force receives first T-7A trainer aircraft
The United States Air Force formally received its first T-7A Red Hawk on January 9, 2026, during an arrival ceremony hosted by Air Education and Training Command (AETC), marking the start of the service’s transition to a new generation of jet trainer aircraft. The event at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph marked the first delivery from […]
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Report: Jeju Air Crash Was Survivable Without Concrete Runway Wall
As per reports, the concrete wall does not comply with safety standards and has been deemed unsafe for years.
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Air Serbia handles 4.57 million passengers as loads average 78%
Air Serbia handled 4.57 million passengers in 2025, marking its highest number on record. The figure represents a 3% increase on the year before. The number of operated flights grew by 4% to 48.925. The average cabin load factor across the year amounted to 78%, increasing 2.5 points and marking another high for the company. The airline maintained operations with its own fleet of 29 aircraft. During the year, the network expanded with the addition of six new routes, as well as the arrival of addi
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Aeroflot Increases Varadero Service in NS26
Published at 2330PST 09JAN26 / 0730GMT 10JAN26Aeroflot Russian Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season plans to increase Moscow Sheremetyevo – Varadero service, where the airline schedules 3 weekly flights for entire season, from 29MAR26 to 24OCT26.In 2025, the airline reduced service from 3 to 2 weekly between June and October. SU6927 SVO0940 – 1605VRA 77W 246SU6928 VRA1935 – 1515+1SVO 77W 246This route is operated by Rossiya Airlines 457-seater 777-300ER.
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Déjà Vu? United Airlines’ Latest Route Sparks New Lawsuit Against San Diego County
This comes just over a year after a lawsuit was filed due to the start of flights by American Airlines.
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LATAM Brasil Expands Planned Sao Paulo – Amsterdam Flights in NS26
Published at 2300PST 09JAN26 / 0700GMT 10JAN26LATAM Airlines Brasil recently revised operational frequencies for its planned Sao Paulo Guarulhos – Amsterdam service, scheduled to commence on 29MAR26. Upon service launch, the airline will now operate 4 weekly flights, increasing to 5 from 23APR26, with 787-9.LA8078 GRU1800 – 1050+1AMS 789 257LA8078 GRU1800 – 1100+1AMS 789 14LA8079 AMS1310 – 2020GRU 789 x47It previously scheduled 2 weekly flights, increasing to 3 weekly 14APR26 – 05JUL26 and 11AUG
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Aerolineas Argentinas NS26 Miami Service Revisions
Published at 2230PST 09JAN26 / 0630GMT 10JAN26 Aerolineas Argentinas recently further revised planned service for Buenos Aires Ezeiza – Miami route during Northern summer 2026 season. Previously, the Skyteam member planned to increase from 14 to 16 weekly from 29MAR26 to 02AUG26.Latest revision now sees service increase between 04JUN26 and 02AUG26, with 16 weekly flights scheduled, further increase to 18 for the period of 16JUN26 – 30JUL26.AR1304 EZE0800 – 1615MIA 330 DAR1306 EZE1515 – 2330MIA 3
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Is Premium Economy Worth It On Domestic Flights?
Unlock the secrets to deciding if premium economy is your golden ticket to comfort on domestic flights.
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Air Austral 3Q26 Bangkok Service Changes
Published at 2200PST 09JAN26 / 0600GMT 10JAN26Air Austral in the third quarter of 2026 plans to adjust operations of the 3rd weekly St. Denis de la Reunion – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi route, operated by 438-seater 777-300ER. From 01JUL26 to 31AUG26, UU885/886 will operate on Thursdays-Fridays, instead of Tuesdays-Wednesdays.UU887 RUN2000 – 0655+1BKK 77W 35UU885 RUN2250 – 0945+1BKK 77W 4UU888 BKK0900 – 1335RUN 77W 46UU886 BKK1145 – 1620RUN 77W 5
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Pegasus Adds Mersin – London Service in NS26
Published at 2130PST 09JAN26 / 0530GMT 10JAN26Pegasus Airlines this week announced new route launch to the UK, as the carrier schedules Mersin – London Stansted route. From 02APR26, the airline will operate this route on weekly basis with 239-seater Airbus A321neo aircraft.PC1659 COV0405 – 0640STN 321 4PC1660 STN2030 – 0250+1COV 321 3
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Passenger Suffers Burns After Lithium Power Bank Catches Fire On Asiana Flight
Cabin crew contained the fire within three minutes to avert disaster.
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Starlux Airlines 2Q26 Taipei – Tokyo Capacity Increases
Published at 2100PST 09JAN26 / 0500GMT 10JAN26Starlux Airlines in the second quarter of 2026 plans capacity increase on Taipei Taoyuan – Tokyo Narita route, where the airline schedules all-widebody service. Between 24MAR26 and 31MAY26 (except 28MAR26), the 3rd daily JX804/805 will be operated by A330-900neo, instead of A321neo.JX800 TPE0830 – 1255NRT 359 DJX802 TPE1040 – 1505NRT 359 DJX804 TPE1500 – 1925NRT 339 DJX801 NRT1410 – 1650TPE 359 DJX803 NRT1620 – 1900TPE 359 DJX805 NRT2040 – 2320TPE 33
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Cathay Pacific 2Q26 Barcelona Service Increase
Published at 2030PST 09JAN26 / 0430GMT 10JAN26Cathay Pacific in the second quarter of 2026 schedules service increase on Hong Kong – Barcelona route, as the airline opened reservations for the 4th weekly flight between 05APR26 and 28JUN26, which will make the airline serving this route 4 weekly flight for entire season.In the second quarter of 2025, Cathay Pacific served this route 3 times weekly. Airbus A350-900 aircraft serves this route.CX321 HKG0025 – 0830BCN 359 146CX321 HKG0045 – 0835BCN 3
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Why The Airbus A350 Has Such A High Service Ceiling
The Airbus A350 has a service ceiling of around 43,000 ft.
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HK Express NS26 Komatsu Schedule Changes
Published at 2000PST 09JAN26 / 0400GMT 10JAN26HK Express at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season is adjusting operational schedules on Hong Kong – Komatsu route. Upon service resumption on 31MAR26, Hong Kong departure will move from afternoon to morning hours, while Komatsu departure moves from evening hours to mid-afternoon.This route is served 3 times weekly with Airbus A320neo aircraft.UO802 HKG0935 – 1435KMQ 32N 246UO803 KMQ1520 – 1835HKG 32N 246
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Centrum Air Removes Copenhagen Schedule in NS26
Published at 1930PST 09JAN26 / 0330GMT 10JAN26Uzbekistan’s Centrum Air in recent schedule update once again closed reservations for planned service to Denmark. Initially opened for bookings in late-November 2025, the 2 weekly Tashkent – Copenhagen service from 02APR26 is no longer listed.Previously filed schedule as follows.C6141 TAS0405 – 0835CPH 32Q 4C6141 TAS1850 – 2320CPH 32Q 2C6142 CPH0030 – 0815TAS 32Q 3C6142 CPH0945 – 1730TAS 32Q 4