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American Will Battle United to the Death in Chicago
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American Will Battle United to the Death in Chicago

For decades, Chicago’s O’Hare has been a two-airline hub. In one corner, you have hometown hero United. In the other, you’ll find long-time titan American. Since the pandemic, things have been tilting in United’s favor fairly dramatically and the implementation of a new gate allocation rule put American into a difficult place. Would it fight,...

The Cranky Flier Jan 08, 2026
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Inside the Ethiopian Airlines Playbook
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Inside the Ethiopian Airlines Playbook

Ethiopian Airlines is one of African aviation's outstanding success stories. We explore how the carrier grew profitably, built global reach, and what its strategy means for the future of the sector. In part two, Gordon and Jay set the scene for Q4 earnings season, with a focus on U.S. airlines.  Listen to This Podcast

Airline Weekly Jan 08, 2026
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Batik Air Malaysia Discontinues Kota Kinabalu – Seoul Route in April 2026
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Batik Air Malaysia Discontinues Kota Kinabalu – Seoul Route in April 2026

Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 08JAN26Batik Air Malaysia from mid-April 2026 is cancelling Kota Kinabalu – Seoul Incheon route, effective 17APR26. The airline currently schedules 3 weekly flights on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. In the travel agents bulletin, the airline stated the cancellation is due to flight schedule adjustments caused by aircraft maintenance. OD822 BKI2310 – 0520+1ICN 738 357OD823 ICN0620 – 1045BKI 738 146

AeroRoutes Jan 08, 2026
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Corendon NS26 Ankara – Italy Network Additions
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Corendon NS26 Ankara – Italy Network Additions

Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 08JAN26Corendon Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season schedules 2 new Italy routes from Ankara, with limited time service to Milan Bergamo and Naples.Ankara – Milan Bergamo 03JUL26 – 28AUG26 737-800 operates every 2 weeks on FridaysXC9427 ESB1605 – 1805BGY 737 5XC9428 BGY1130 – 1515ESB 737 5Ankara – Naples 26JUN26 – 21AUG26 737-800 operates every 2 weeks on FridaysXC9423 ESB1505 – 1640NAP 737 5XC9424 NAP1050 – 1415ESB 737 5

AeroRoutes Jan 08, 2026
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CSMIA Witnesses Highest-Ever Passenger Traffic of 55.5 million in CY25
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CSMIA Witnesses Highest-Ever Passenger Traffic of 55.5 million in CY25

Closing calendar year 2025 on a strong note, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) recorded an overall passenger traffic of around 55.5 million in CY25, marking a steady year of growth alongside multiple operational milestones. The annual traffic included over 16.3 million international passengers and 39.2 million domestic passengers, reflecting a year-on-year growth of approximately […]

Network Thoughts Jan 08, 2026
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Tuzla Airport targets 800.000 passengers in 2026
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Tuzla Airport targets 800.000 passengers in 2026

NEWS FLASHTuzla Airport anticipates handling 800.000 passengers in 2026 following the reopening of Wizz Air’s base late last year. The low cost carrier will further expand its operations with the stationing a second aircraft in Tuzla this March and the launch of a further six routes. The airport will also welcome two weekly charter services to Hurghada this summer, operated by Air Cairo and Nile Air respectively, as well as a new route from Zurich, to be maintained by Chair Airlines.During 2026,

EX-YU Aviation News Jan 08, 2026
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U.S. Forces use AGM-154C-1 glide bomb in Venezuela strike
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U.S. Forces use AGM-154C-1 glide bomb in Venezuela strike

United States forces conducted a strike in Venezuela on January 3 using the AGM-154C-1 Joint Stand-Off Weapon, after local authorities released images showing debris from the precision-guided glide munition at one of the impact sites. According to photographs published by Venezuelan officials, identifiable fragments of an AGM-154C-1 were found after the January 3 attack. The […]

Defence Blog Aviation Jan 08, 2026
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