✈️ Commercial Aviation
How Many Airbus A380s Does Emirates Have In Its Fleet In 2026?
The carrier has some impressive long-haul capabilities.
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Batik Air Malaysia Adds Penang – Johor Bahru Service in March 2026
Published at 0500PST / 1300GMT 30JAN26Batik Air Malaysia from March 2026 schedules new domestic route, where the airline plans to operate Penang – Johor Bahru route. From 13MAR26, Boeing 737-800 aircraft to serve this route on daily basis.OD2417 PEN1230 – 1345JHB 738 DOD2418 JHB1445 – 1600PEN 738 D
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
Pattern Problems: Why Sloppy Entries Can Lead to Close Calls
Spend less time polishing what you already do well and more on the skills that could one day save your life.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Wizz Air schedules sixteenth new Podgorica service
NEWS FLASHWizz Air will introduce a new three weekly service between Catania and Podgorica this coming summer. Flights will commence on May 5 and operate three times per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. It comes as the airline prepares to open a two-aircraft base in the Montenegrin capital in late March and launch an additional fifteen routes. Further flight details for the new Catania service can be found here.EX-YU Aviation News
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U.S. signs $197M deal for MS-110 systems for Poland
The United States has awarded Raytheon a $197 million contract to deliver MS-110 Multispectral Reconnaissance Systems to the Polish Air Force, the company announced on January 28. According to Raytheon, an RTX business, the contract was issued by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and covers production of seven MS-110 reconnaissance pods, aircraft […]
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Iran Might Have Received Mi-28 Havoc Attack Helicopters
Recently emerged images show a Mi-28NE helicopter in a hangar geolocated in Iran, following reports of multiple Russian Il-76MD cargo aircraft flying into the country. Photos emerged on Jan. 28, 2026, show what has been described as a single Mi-28NE Havoc in an Iranian facility. Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) profiles later geo-located the pictures of the […]
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AvTalk Episode 355: Systemic failures
On this week’s episode of AvTalk: The NTSB holds its board meeting to determine the probable cause of the mid-air collision above the Potomac River last January UPS announces it has retired its MD-11 fleet A Bombardier business jet crashes attempting to depart Bangor, Maine Airlines are modifying their routes and schedules to avoid tensions […] The post AvTalk Episode 355: Systemic failures appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
How Many New Aircraft Does Airbus Deliver Annually?
With nearly 800 deliveries in 2025, Airbus is the world's largest commercial aircraft manufacturer.
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Air Astana Adds Almaty – Shanghai in NS26
Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 30JAN26Air Astana at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch new route to China, as the carrier schedules Almaty – Shanghai Pu Dong route. From 29MAR26, the airline to serve this route 3 times weekly with Airbus A321neo aircraft.KC281 ALA1910 – 0425+1PVG 32Q 247KC282 PVG0540 – 1015ALA 32Q 247
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Making the unprecedented EU Space Act effective for all
The EU Space Act was formally proposed by the European Commission (EC) on June 25, 2025. While it doesn’t aim to codify all European Union (EU) space activities, it does address […] The post Making the unprecedented EU Space Act effective for all appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Ostend-Bruges Airport surpasses 400,000 passengers and delivers growth across passenger and cargo operations in 2025
Ostend-Bruges Airport closed 2025 with strong operational and financial results, welcoming 404,076 passengers, up 15% year-on-year and marking the first time passenger numbers exceeded 400,000 since 2019. Aircraft movements totalled 22,571, while air freight volumes rose sharply by 26% to 22,899 tonnes, underlining the airport’s growing role as a regional logistics hub. Passenger demand was […]
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Belarus receives new Su-30 fighters from Russia
Belarus has received a new batch of Su-30SM2 fighter jets, with the aircraft arriving at one of the country’s airbases, the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Belarus announced on January 29. According to the ministry, the newly delivered fighters are part of ongoing rearmament of the Belarusian Air Force and Air Defense Forces. […]
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H160M Guépard prototype makes first contact with French Navy surface ship
The French Navy has announced that the H160M Guépard prototype has carried out its first integration sequence with a frontline surface ship, as… The post H160M Guépard prototype makes first contact with French Navy surface ship appeared first on AeroTime.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Rocket Lab launches South Korean satellite
A Rocket Lab Electron launched a South Korean imaging satellite Jan. 29 on the rocket’s second flight of the year. The post Rocket Lab launches South Korean satellite appeared first on SpaceNews.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Air Algerie Opens Kuala Lumpur Bookings in NS26
Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 30JAN26Air Algerie this week opened reservations for its planned service to Malaysia. Previously reported on AeroRoutes, the airline plans to operate 3 weekly Algiers – Kuala Lumpur flights from 29MAR26, on board Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.Following schedule focuses on the period of 01APR26 – 10JUN26.AH3156 ALG1755 – 1330+1KUL 339 57AH3156 ALG2055 – 1630+1KUL 339 3AH3157 KUL1530 – 2315ALG 339 16AH3157 KUL1830 – 0215+1ALG 339 4
🛩️ General Aviation
Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Precision Runway Markings
There's a lot of information packed into these runways...
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Southwest Airlines stock soars after quadrupling earnings per share guidance
Southwest Airlines stock has soared by 17% after the carrier reported improved operational performance during the Full Year… The post Southwest Airlines stock soars after quadrupling earnings per share guidance appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Why US Airlines Are Panicking Over Trump’s New Aircraft Threat
Canadian-built aircraft represent a considerable proportion of regional jet operations in the US.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Air Astana to add Shanghai service from Almaty starting March with A321LR
Air Astana has announced that it will begin flying between Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Shanghai Pudong International… The post Air Astana to add Shanghai service from Almaty starting March with A321LR appeared first on AeroTime.