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Japan confirms Chinese aircraft fly through Okinawa corridor
🚁 Military & Defense

Japan confirms Chinese aircraft fly through Okinawa corridor

Japan’s Ministry of Defense confirmed that Chinese military aircraft, including H-6 bombers, J-16 fighters, and a Y-9 intelligence-gathering aircraft, flew between Okinawa Island and Miyako Island into the Pacific Ocean on December 29, prompting an emergency response by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. According to a statement released by the Japan Ministry of Defense through […]

Defence Blog Aviation Jan 05, 2026
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Kraków Airport Vs. Fog
✈️ Commercial Aviation

Kraków Airport Vs. Fog

Have you been eyeballing the Flightradar24 list of most tracked flights during European morning hours for the past couple of weeks? Then you’ve probably noticed how quite a few flights have ended up holding around Kraków’s John Paul II International Airport (KRK/EPKK). The culprit? Fog. Kraków Airport is perfectly located for fog formation Kraków Airport’s […] The post Kraków Airport Vs. Fog appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

Flightradar24 Blog Jan 05, 2026
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Qantas to embrace AI in 2026, says Hudson
✈️ Commercial Aviation

Qantas to embrace AI in 2026, says Hudson

Speaking to The Australian for its 2026 CEO Survey, Vanessa Hudson said the Flying Kangaroo has been “laying the foundations” for increased use of AI, and that Australia needs to move quickly on the “unprecedented” opportunities it represents.

Australian Aviation Jan 05, 2026
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Delta adds flights to Caribbean operations after airspace closure
✈️ Commercial Aviation

Delta adds flights to Caribbean operations after airspace closure

Sunday, Jan. 4:8:10 p.m. EDTDelta teams across the airline’s global network continue to focus on supporting customers following the federal government’s shutdown and recent reopening of Caribbean airspace.  To supplement normal operations and assist impacted customers, Delta has proactively added more than 2,600 seats through extra flights across its Caribbean network for Monday, Jan. 5. Delta teams are working to ensure all affected customers are reaccommodated by Tuesday, Jan. 6.&nbs

Delta Air Lines News Jan 05, 2026
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Press Release: EASA warns operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace
⚠️ Safety & Incidents

Press Release: EASA warns operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) for the airspace of Venezuela, warning operators not to operate within the affected airspace at all altitudes and flight levels, following US strikes. The Bulletin also urges operators to closely monitor airspace developments in the region and follow all available... The post Press Release: EASA warns operators to avoid Venezuelan airspace appeared first on Runway Girl.

Runway Girl Network Jan 04, 2026
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SES targets thousands of additional tails for IFC partnership model
✈️ Commercial Aviation

SES targets thousands of additional tails for IFC partnership model

Having secured a raft of top-tier airlines as full-fleet customers, SpaceX’s Starlink Ku-band Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite-powered inflight connectivity has certainly made its mark in aviation over the past two years. Even so, there is still worthwhile business to be won including with carriers that are just starting to dip their toe into IFC... The post SES targets thousands of additional tails for IFC partnership model appeared first on Runway Girl.

Runway Girl Network Jan 04, 2026
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Joint UK-France Strike Mission Targets Daesh in Syria
🚁 Military & Defense

Joint UK-France Strike Mission Targets Daesh in Syria

An underground facility operated by the terrorist group north of Palmyra, Syria, was hit by strike aircraft in a combined raid on Jan. 3, 2026. The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced the operation on the evening of Jan. 3, amid the global news focus on the U.S. operation in Venezuela, shortly after the mission […]

The Aviationist Jan 04, 2026
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Winter weather disrupts EX-YU air traffic
🛩️ General Aviation

Winter weather disrupts EX-YU air traffic

Heavy snowfall and winter weather is impacting traffic across Europe today. Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport suspended all arrivals and departures for close to two hours with a number of flights bound for the city either entering holding patterns or diverting to other airports. An Air Serbia flight from Ljubljana, which was holding for a prolonged period managed to land at 12:10 CET, marking the airport's reopening. Others also holding, including Air Serbia service from New York, Chicago and V

EX-YU Aviation News Jan 04, 2026
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Air Serbia aims for new loyalty program to drive profit
💼 Airlines & Business

Air Serbia aims for new loyalty program to drive profit

Air Serbia plans to roll out its new frequent flyer program this year, replacing the Etihad Guest loyalty scheme it has used since 2013. The airline aims to develop the program into a standalone profit-generating segment of its business. It will utilise the US-based Loyalty Juggernaut’s GRAVTY module, the world's first cloud-native, patented, enterprise loyalty platform, which will enable real-time, data-driven engagement with consumers. The company is utilised by Emirates, WestJet, Viva, Global

EX-YU Aviation News Jan 04, 2026
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TRIP REPORT: Croatia Airlines, Barcelona - Zagreb
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TRIP REPORT: Croatia Airlines, Barcelona - Zagreb

TRIP REPORTI took this flight in September 2025 but only got around to writing a report now.I was hoping to get to fly one of the airline’s new A220s but we had a 25-year-old A319 instead. At check in it was apparent the flight would be full, and it was packed with schoolchildren. I remember reading here on the site how Croatia Airlines even has dozens of charters to Girona around this time of year because there are organised trips for schoolchildren. In any case, it was interesting to see that

EX-YU Aviation News Jan 04, 2026
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