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United Reaches Starlink Rollout Milestone
The carrier has connected most of its regional fleet.
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New Dutch Government backs opening Lelystad Airport to holiday flights
The new Dutch coalition has agreed to open Lelystad Airport to civil holiday flights, marking a major policy shift. The plan foresees up to 10,000 aircraft movements per year initially, provided all legal requirements are met, including obtaining an environmental permit. Lelystad will serve as a military air base with civil co-use, aligning with long-standing […]
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House NASA bill seeks details on lunar lander and spacesuit development
A NASA authorization bill the House Science Committee is scheduled to take up this week would require closer scrutiny of lunar lander and spacesuit development for the Artemis program. The post House NASA bill seeks details on lunar lander and spacesuit development appeared first on SpaceNews.
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NASA to Discuss Early Results of Artemis II Wet Dress Rehearsal
Following a fueling test of NASA’s SLS (Space Launch System) rocket at the launch pad for the Artemis II Moon mission, leaders will discuss initial results during a news conference at 12 p.m. EST on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The agency’s SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft arrived at Launch Pad 39B at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center […]
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Air India grounds Dreamliner after fuel control switch concern on London flight
Air India has grounded a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner after a pilot reported a possible defect in a fuel control switch… The post Air India grounds Dreamliner after fuel control switch concern on London flight appeared first on AeroTime.
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Discover Airlines expands Nordic network with new winter route to Ivalo, Finland
Discover Airlines is further strengthening its Nordic portfolio with the launch of weekly winter flights from Munich to Ivalo (IVL) in Finnish Lapland, operating every Wednesday from mid-December to mid-April. The new route targets strong demand for winter travel, including Arctic nature experiences and northern lights tourism. The expansion also includes new summer routes: Frankfurt–Bodø, […]
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FedEx Expands SAF Use as Supply and Policy Pressures Persist
Carrier adds new U.S. airports to blended fuel network while industry weighs production, cost and regulatory challenges.
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Man climbs onto Vueling aircraft in Valencia, two-hour flight delay
A flight from Valencia to Amsterdam was delayed by more than two hours on Saturday after a 24-year-old man climbed on top of a Vueling aircraft while it was still on the ground at Valencia’s Manises Airport, authorities confirmed. The incident took place at around 18:30 local time, just as the Airbus A320 was preparing […]
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Press Release: LHT completes ACJ319neo VIP cabin with OneWeb
Lufthansa Technik has successfully delivered an Airbus ACJ319neo after VIP cabin completion to a private undisclosed customer. The delivery also marks a significant milestone in VIP aviation connectivity: the aircraft, completed at Lufthansa Technik’s base in Hamburg, is one of the first VIP completions worldwide to be delivered with the Gogo Galileo LEO (Low Earth... The post Press Release: LHT completes ACJ319neo VIP cabin with OneWeb appeared first on Runway Girl.
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Today In Aviation History: First Flight of the Republic XP-72
On February 2, 1944, the Republic XP-72 made its first flight, showcasing extreme piston-engine performance before changing wartime priorities ended its path to production.
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Thai VietJet Air Outlines 1Q26 737 MAX 8 International Service
Published at 0800PST / 1600GMT 02FEB26 Thai VietJet Air since late-January 2026 gradually launched Boeing 737 MAX 8 service on international routes, including Japan, Vietnam and Macau. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Cam Ranh/Nha Trang eff 29JAN26 1 dailyBangkok Suvarnabhumi – Da Nang eff 02FEB26 2 daily 737 (20 weekly from 11FEB26) until 28FEB26Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Fukuoka eff 03FEB26 4 weeklyBangkok Suvarnabhumi – Macau eff 26JAN26 1 daily (scheduled charter)Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Osaka Kansai e
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Press Release: Viasat Expands European Aviation Network to Serbia
Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, today announced the expansion of its award-winning European Aviation Network (EAN) to include Serbia. This network enhancement, delivered in partnership with Deutsche Telekom, improves in-flight connectivity (IFC) performance for airlines and passengers flying through Serbian airspace on EAN-equipped aircraft. The expanded coverage is enabled by the activation... The post Press Release: Viasat Expands European Aviation Network
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United stages Superbowl ad as Starlink fleet rollout reaches over 300 aircraft
United Airlines will stage a prime time Superbowl advert as the carrier celebrates its Starlink Wi-Fi rollout, reaching… The post United stages Superbowl ad as Starlink fleet rollout reaches over 300 aircraft appeared first on AeroTime.
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The Busiest Airports in the US | OAG
**Updated January 2026 ** Which are the busiest airports in the US? Capacity data for the entire year of 2025 reveals that in terms of scheduled seats, one airport still reigns supreme.
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This 2025 Pipistrel Panthera Is a High-Efficiency ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Cruise speed, ballistic parachute, and distinctively modern aesthetic define the four-seater.
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Collaboration to Recover Rare TBD-1 World War II Torpedo Bomber
A multiorganization effort looks to recover a submerged Douglas TBD-1 at Jaluit Atoll.
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Major Growth: United Airlines Adds 20,000+ More Chicago O'Hare Flights In 2026
United doubles down on O'Hare: 72 routes have a whopping 10%+ growth.
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Airbus hit with new lawsuit after American Airlines crew alleges toxic fume
Airbus faces fresh legal action after a flight attendant claimed long-term illness following exposure to cabin fumes on an Airbus A319 during boarding. The lawsuit was filed on Jan. 27, 2026, in the New York District Court, U.S. What the new lawsuit says Tamar Ferrel, an American Airlines flight attendant based in Phoenix, filed the […] The post Airbus hit with new lawsuit after American Airlines crew alleges toxic fume appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Congress Signals Alternative to Moving Space Shuttle Discovery in 2026 Budget
Congress has signaled an alternative to moving Space Shuttle Discovery in the FY2026 budget, declining to fund a costly relocation and indicating NASA should consider transferring a different spacecraft instead.
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THAI Adds A321neo Krabi Service in NS26
Published at 0700PST / 1500GMT 02FEB26 Thai Airways International (THAI) during Northern summer 2026 season plans to introduce Airbus A321neo aircraft on Bangkok Suvarnabhumi – Krabi route, scheduled on 1 of 2 daily flights. The A321neo will operate evening service from 29MAR26.TG241 BKK0740 – 0900KBV 320 DTG249 BKK1825 – 1945KBV 32Q DTG242 KBV0930 – 1055BKK 320 DTG250 KBV2020 – 2145BKK 32Q D