✈️ Commercial Aviation
Is It True That American Airlines’ Flagship Suites Cost Less Than Flagship Business?
The carrier's latest product prices interestingly.
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Sunshine Coast Airport opens new baggage handling facility
Featuring several hundred metres of new conveyor belts, alongside Rapiscan CT screening technology, higher throughput, and updated infrastructure to “minimise operational disruptions and downtime”, construction on the facility began in May last year and took seven months to complete.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
First Of Its Kind: The Airbus A319 Is About To Take On An Exciting New Mission
The aircraft offers exceptional long-range capabilities.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
easyJet Launches A321neo London Luton Service in Oct 2026
Published at 1601PST 11FEB26 / 0001GMT 12FEB26easyJet in October 2026 plans to launch 235-seater Airbus A321neo aircraft operation at London Luton, initially with 19 routes scheduled. Planned A321neo operations and corresponding frequencies as of 08FEB26 as follows.London Luton – Agadir eff 07OCT26 1 weeklyLondon Luton – Alicante eff 02OCT26 2 weeklyLondon Luton – Antalya eff 02OCT26 3 weeklyLondon Luton – Barcelona eff 02OCT26 1 weeklyLondon Luton – Berlin eff 01OCT26 1 weeklyLondon Luton – Dal
🚀 Space & Aerospace
NASA Completes First Flight of Laminar Flow Scaled Wing Design
NASA completed the first flight test of a scale-model wing designed to improve laminar flow, reducing drag and lowering fuel costs for future commercial aircraft. The flight took place Jan. 29 at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, using one of the agency’s F-15B research jets. The NASA-designed, 40-inch Crossflow Attenuated Natural Laminar Flow (CATNLF) wing model was
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Lufthansa Pilots and Cabin Crew Set One-Day Strike in Germany
Workers at Lufthansa Group’s core airline and cargo division are planning a 24-hour strike on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, that is expected to disrupt flights across Germany and affect travellers at major hubs including Frankfurt and Munich. The walkout involves pilots and cabin crew as ongoing labour disputes with the airline remain unresolved. Why the […] The post Lufthansa Pilots and Cabin Crew Set One-Day Strike in Germany appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Air China late-Sep 2026 Abu Dhabi Service Increases
Published at 1500PST / 2300GMT 11FEB26Air China in late-September 2026 schedules temporary service increase on Beijing Capital – Abu Dhabi route, where the airline schedules 1 daily flight from 27SEP26 to 05OCT26, instead of 4 weekly. Service is operated by Airbus A330-300 aircraft during summer season.CA705 PEK1255 – 1745AUH 333 DCA706 AUH2010 – 0810+1PEK 333 D
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What Are The Benefits Of Flying First Class?
Discover the secrets of first class travel and whether its perks extend beyond mere indulgence.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
SpaceX IPO may suck oxygen from market before unleashing broad capital surge
Space investors and dealmakers anticipate SpaceX’s planned IPO this year will trigger a surge of capital across the industry, but not without the risk of pulling investor attention away from other companies in the run-up. The post SpaceX IPO may suck oxygen from market before unleashing broad capital surge appeared first on SpaceNews.
🛩️ General Aviation
The Last Lockheed C-121 Constellation Still Airworthy
A closer look at the last flying Connies.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Southwest to Offer Starlink Internet
The first connected flights are expected this summer.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
AirAsia X Resumes London Gatwick Service From late-June 2026
Published at 1400PST / 2200GMT 11FEB26AirAsia X today (11FEB26) announced service resumption to Europe, as the carrier opened reservations for Kuala Lumpur – Bahrain – London Gatwick route. The carrier last served London Gatwick with nonstop A340-300 service during Northern winter 2011/12 season.From 26JUN26, AirAsia X’s A330-300 aircraft will serve this route on daily basis.D7972 KUL2200 – 0040+1BAH0205+1 – 0705+1LGW 333 4D7972 KUL2200 – 0040+1BAH0225+1 – 0720+1LGW 333 1D7972 KUL2200 – 0040+1BA
✈️ Commercial Aviation
How Many Airbus A380s Are Still Flying Worldwide?
From grounded to global: The A380's resurgence defies critics as demand soars, but what's next?
🚀 Space & Aerospace
UK launcher Orbex files for administration after failed funding efforts
MILAN — United Kingdom-based launch company Orbex announced that its business is folding after multiple attempts to stay solvent fell through. The company announced Feb. 11 that it has filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators — a process in the U.K. that’s similar to declaring bankruptcy — after fundraising, merger and acquisition efforts […] The post UK launcher Orbex files for administration after failed funding efforts appeared first on SpaceNews.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Activist Investor Pulls Back from Southwest
Elliott Management brought about major changes to the airline’s business model.
🚁 Military & Defense
Space companies bet on Golden Dome as questions persist over scope and funding
At SmallSat Symposium, executives cite enduring missile threat as rationale for continued investment The post Space companies bet on Golden Dome as questions persist over scope and funding appeared first on SpaceNews.
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St Helena Government issues update on airport disruption and restoration plan
The St Helena Government (SHG) has provided a detailed update on the ongoing suspension of commercial air services at St Helena Airport, outlining progress toward restoring full operations and addressing growing public concern. The only airport on the island of St Helena, a remote British overseas territory in the Atlantic Ocean, has been closed over […]
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Charleroi Airport completes major LED lighting overhaul to boost runway safety and efficiency
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) has concluded a multi-year modernisation of its airfield lighting infrastructure, delivering significant improvements in runway safety, operational resilience and energy efficiency — all without disrupting daily flight operations. The programme, launched in 2018 and delivered in partnership with SOWAER and SPIE Belgium, represents one of the most substantial technical upgrades […]
🔧 Technology & Innovation
Poll: How Can Manned Aircraft and BVLOS Drones Share Airspace?
How should manned aviation be protected as drones increasingly share low-altitude airspace?
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T’way Air March 2026 Frankfurt Service Reductions
Published at 1300PST / 2100GMT 11FEB26Korean carrier T’way Air during the month of March 2026 maintains service reductions on Seoul Incheon – Frankfurt route. From 08MAR26 to 28MAR26, the airline schedules 3-4 weekly flights, instead of initially filed 7 weekly.08MAR26 – 20MAR26 Reduce from 7 to 4 weekly (Day x246)21MAR26 – 28MAR26 Reduce from 7 to 3 weekly (Day 246)TW403 ICN0935 – 1600FRA 332TW404 FRA1800 – 1405+1ICN 332