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The United B777-200s Are Living on Borrowed Time
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The United B777-200s Are Living on Borrowed Time

There is no other airplane in the US quite like it. United’s B777-200s in the domestic configuration are massive passenger haulers meant for high-demand routes, and they have done that job well for over 30 years. But now, Pratt & Whitney engine issues seem to be coming to a head, and many of these planes...

The Cranky Flier 2d ago
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China United Expands Vientiane Network in NS26
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China United Expands Vientiane Network in NS26

Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 05MAR26China United Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch 2 new routes to Vientiane in Laos, with service from Ordos and Wenzhou scheduled.Ordos – Vientiane eff 29MAR26 2 weekly 737-800KN827 DSN2000 – 2255VTE 737 47KN828 VTE1350 – 1900DSN 737 47Wenzhou – Vientiane eff 11MAR26 2 weekly 737-800 (schedule below eff 01APR26)KN825 WNZ2010 – 2255VTE 737 35KN826 VTE1350 – 1820WNZ 737 35

AeroRoutes 2d ago
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Heads of Aviation Meet in Rio for Routes Americas 2026
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Heads of Aviation Meet in Rio for Routes Americas 2026

From March 3-5, 2026, aviation representatives land in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Routes Americas. The focus points of the meetings will vary between new route developments and the future of regional aviation. Routes Americas Program The convention will take place at RIOgaleão Airport, the largest airport in Rio. The passenger volume of the airport […] The post Heads of Aviation Meet in Rio for Routes Americas 2026 appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.

Travel Radar 2d ago
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Why Does Stall Speed Increase With Bank Angle?
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Why Does Stall Speed Increase With Bank Angle?

When you bank while maintaining altitude, your stall speed increases. It's something that you need to be aware of, especially when you're in the traffic pattern. So why does stall speed increase when you start rolling left or right?

Boldmethod 2d ago
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Qatari F-15QAs Confirmed Behind Shootdown of Iranian Su-24s
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Qatari F-15QAs Confirmed Behind Shootdown of Iranian Su-24s

CNN says Qatari and U.S. sources confirmed a F-15QA Ababil intercepted the two Iranian Su-24s “two minutes” away from Al Udeid Air Base and Ras Laffan during a low altitude strike run. On Mar. 2, 2026, the Qatari Ministry of Defense has announced that the Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) has shot down two Iranian […]

The Aviationist 2d ago
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China Plans Purchase of 120 Airbus Aircraft After Merz State Visit
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China Plans Purchase of 120 Airbus Aircraft After Merz State Visit

The government in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has expressed a desire to purchase 120 Airbus aircraft after a state visit from Friedrich Merz. The German chancellor announced this development on Feb. 25 after a state visit to Beijing. The Chancellor’s State Visit to China In a statement, Merz disclosed the estimated number of […] The post China Plans Purchase of 120 Airbus Aircraft After Merz State Visit appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.

Travel Radar 2d ago
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AirAsia Adds Kuala Lumpur – Wuhan From late-May 2026
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AirAsia Adds Kuala Lumpur – Wuhan From late-May 2026

Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 05MAR26AirAsia from late-May 2026 plans to launch Kuala Lumpur – Wuhan route, last served by AirAsia X until 2020. The airline plans to serve this route 4 times weekly from 22MAY26, with Airbus A320neo aircraft.AK150 KUL1810 – 2305WUH 32N x246AK151 WUH0005 – 0510KUL 32N x357

AeroRoutes 2d ago
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Iranian kamikaze drones hit Azerbaijani airport
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Iranian kamikaze drones hit Azerbaijani airport

Two Iranian drones crossed into Azerbaijani airspace and struck Nakhchivan International Airport, injuring two people and causing damage to civilian infrastructure, according to Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry. The incident occurred near the Iranian border in the Nakhchivan exclave, roughly 10 kilometers from Iranian territory. According to Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry, two drones entered the country’s airspace and […]

Defence Blog Aviation 2d ago
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China - Serbia flights sell out amid Middle East crisis
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China - Serbia flights sell out amid Middle East crisis

NEWS FLASHFlights between China and Serbia have mostly sold out for the coming week as passengers attempt to find alternatives to both reach and depart Europe amid the widespread airspace closures across the Middle East which continue to impact global connectivity.Based on current inventory in the Global Distribution System, Air Serbia has sold out its upcoming flights from Guangzhou to Belgrade (JU898) this coming Friday and next Monday. It has also sold out its upcoming flights from Shanghai t

EX-YU Aviation News 2d ago
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Aero Dili Plans Australia / Malaysia Launch in NS26
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Aero Dili Plans Australia / Malaysia Launch in NS26

Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 05MAR26 Aero Dili during Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch service to Australia and Malaysia, on board Airbus A319 or A320 aircraft. Based on available flights for reservations on the airline’s website, the airline plans to launch Kuala Lumpur on 28MAR26, Darwin on 24MAY26, at the earliest.Dili – Darwin eff 24MAY26 2 weekly8G271 DIL0800 – 0945DRW 32S 78G277 DIL1415 – 1600DRW 32S 28G272 DRW1030 – 1115DIL 32S 78G278 DRW1645 – 1730DIL 32S 2Dili – Kuala

AeroRoutes 2d ago
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Singapore Airlines Profit Declines as Costs Hit Earnings
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Singapore Airlines Profit Declines as Costs Hit Earnings

A decline close to 69% marked Singapore Airlines’ net profit for the third quarter ending Dec. 31, revealing how the absence of extraordinary earnings and mounting expenses overshadowed solid core operations despite high passenger numbers. One-Time Gains Fade From Results Falling short of last year’s S$1.63 billion, the nation’s airline logged a net gain of […] The post Singapore Airlines Profit Declines as Costs Hit Earnings appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.

Travel Radar 2d ago
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Asia–Europe Flight Costs Rise After Gulf Disruption Cuts Long-Haul Supply
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Asia–Europe Flight Costs Rise After Gulf Disruption Cuts Long-Haul Supply

A significant rise in Asia-Europe flight costs has caused issues globally. New, sudden price jumps follow reduced availability after disruptions hit major transit zones. Not every sign of global air travel strain shows up on departure screens — sometimes it appears when standard seats vanish and prices spike within extended travel plans. Fare Cliffs Show […] The post Asia–Europe Flight Costs Rise After Gulf Disruption Cuts Long-Haul Supply appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.

Travel Radar 2d ago
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