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Revealed: The "Unidentified" Buyer Behind Boeing’s Newest 737 Order
An unidentified order for Boeing 737 MAX jets has been a puzzle until now. Uncover the buyer's identity and ambitions.
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Wizz Air Eyes Limited U.S. Flights
The ultra-low-cost carrier may look to operate charter flights this summer.
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SAS expands long-haul network with new Dubai, Phuket and Krabi routes for Winter 2026/27
SAS will launch three new long-haul routes from Copenhagen for the Winter 2026/27 season, adding Dubai World Central, Phuket and Krabi to its intercontinental network. The expansion responds to rising demand for travel to the Middle East and Asia while reinforcing Copenhagen’s role as a key global hub for Scandinavia and Northern Europe. The return […]
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Air India expands narrowbody fleet with order for 30 Boeing 737 MAX jets
Air India has placed an order for 30 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, comprising 20 737-8s and 10 737-10s, further strengthening its single-aisle fleet as it expands domestic and regional operations. Announced at the Wings India 2026 airshow in Hyderabad, the deal lifts Air India’s total Boeing order book to nearly 200 aircraft across narrowbody […]
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Why The X-59 QueSST Will Be The 1st Supersonic Aircraft To Fly Without A Sonic Boom
The X-59 QueSST aims to be the first supersonic aircraft to reduce the "boom" to a "thumb" and overcome one of the great limitations.
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Discover Airlines unveils ‘Ocean Blue’ cabin in major long-haul upgrade
Discover Airlines has announced the largest investment in its history, unveiling a new long-haul cabin concept called “Ocean Blue” for its entire fleet of 16 Airbus A330-300s. The retrofit programme will begin in spring 2027, with all aircraft upgraded by mid-2028. The new cabin introduces a comprehensively upgraded product across all classes, including a new […]
🚀 Space & Aerospace
NASA Analysis Shows La Niña Limited Sea Level Rise in 2025
A mild La Niña caused greater rainfall over the Amazon basin, which offset rising sea levels due to record warming of Earth’s oceans. The rise in the global mean sea level slowed in 2025 relative to the year before, an effect largely due to the La Niña conditions that persisted over most of the year. […]
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Air Astana Expands Almaty – Baku Flights in NS26
Published at 0900PST / 1700GMT 29JAN26Air Astana during Northern summer 2026 season plans to increase service to Azerbaijan, as the airline schedules 3rd weekly Almaty – Baku flight from 06APR26, followed by 4th weekly from 01MAY26. This route is operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, although selected dates may be operated by A321.KC111 ALA1320 – 1555GYD 320 57KC111 ALA1620 – 1855GYD 320 14KC112 GYD1655 – 2105ALA 320 57KC112 GYD1955 – 0005+1ALA 320 14
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Tempting? Air Canada To Deploy New A321XLR On These 2 Long-Haul Routes
The narrowbody will be flown to these two cities for the first time, enabling new year-round flights.
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This 1986 Beechcraft A36 Bonanza Is an STC-Upgraded ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Turbo-normalizer and extended range make this iconic six-seater a premier choice for high-altitude missions.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Oxford Space Systems Wrapped Rib Antenna Successfully Deployed In-Orbit on CarbSAR Mission
Harwell and Guildford, UK – Oxford Space Systems and Surrey Satellite Technology Limited (SSTL) today announced the successful in-orbit deployment of Oxford Space Systems’ Wrapped Rib Antenna on SSTL’s CarbSAR […] The post Oxford Space Systems Wrapped Rib Antenna Successfully Deployed In-Orbit on CarbSAR Mission appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Air India Orders 30 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Expand Single-Aisle Fleet
Boeing and Air India announced today the airline has ordered 30 more fuel-efficient 737 MAX jets, expanding its Boeing order book to nearly 200 airplanes across the company’s single-aisle and widebody airplane families. The airline finalized an incremental purchase of 20 737-8 jets this month and an order for 10 737-10 airplanes was previously unidentified […]
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Discover follows in Edelweiss’s footsteps with interiors that punch above its weight
Discover Airlines has launched its new long-haul cabin featuring the Vantage XL Business Class seats, aligning the airline with contemporary standards. The design offers improved comfort and privacy while maintaining a modern aesthetic. This strategic upgrade reflects a broader trend within the Lufthansa Group, emphasizing pragmatism over complexity in cabin development.
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Air India upgrades fleet strategy with A321XLR conversion to unlock new long-haul routes
Air India has converted 15 Airbus A321neo orders to the long-range A321XLR, strengthening its future fleet with aircraft capable of flying up to 4,700 nautical miles. The move, announced at Wings India 2026, will allow the airline to open new nonstop international routes and optimise high-demand medium-haul services using single-aisle economics. The converted aircraft form […]
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Volunteer Spotlight — Tim and Liz Popp
This piece originally ran in the December 2025 issue of EAA Sport Aviation magazine. Tim, EAA Lifetime 317633, and Liz, EAA Lifetime 1486815, Popp are a dynamic husband-and-wife team who have played a crucial role in the EAA community since their first Oshkosh fly-in in 1988. Their journey began with a rocky start when Liz […] The post Volunteer Spotlight — Tim and Liz Popp first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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Moran, Cruz Urge House Action on ROTOR Act
Senate-passed bill would expand ADS-B use across civil and military fleets.
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
NASA Researchers Probe Tangled Magnetospheres of Merging Neutron Stars
New simulations performed on a NASA supercomputer are providing scientists with the most comprehensive look yet into the maelstrom of interacting magnetic structures around city-sized neutron stars in the moments before they crash. The team identified potential signals emitted during the stars’ final moments that may be detectable by future observatories. “Just before neutron […]
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It Comes Back Around
By Joshua Tocko, EAA 104822 Most pilots get into flying just for the kicks — the thrill of being up there, chasing horizons. Some turn it into a full-blown career, but it all starts with that one little spark. A moment that sticks with you, nudging you toward the long haul of training and chasing […] The post It Comes Back Around first appeared on Hangar Flying.
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EAA Chapter 973 Revival
Story and photography by Neil Bowden, EAA Chapter 973 EAA Chapter 973, based at Jack Taylor Airfield in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg, South Africa, experienced a dramatic and long-overdue resurrection in December 2025. EAA members Laura and Stuart McDermid and Neil Bowden, all based at the airfield, recognized the need to revive — or re-establish […] The post EAA Chapter 973 Revival first appeared on Hangar Flying.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Air Astana Adds Seasonal Cyprus Service From June 2026
Published at 0800PST / 1600GMT 29JAN26Air Astana during Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch new seasonal service to Cyprus, with flights to Larnaca from both Almaty and Astana.Almaty – Larnaca 04JUN26 – 06SEP26 2 weekly A321neoKC8003 ALA0625 – 1030LCA 32Q 4KC8003 ALA0730 – 1155LCA 32Q 7KC8004 LCA1130 – 1900ALA 32Q 4KC8004 LCA1300 – 2050ALA 32Q 7Astana – Larnaca 02JUN26 – 05SEP26 2 weekly A321neoKC8001 NQZ0820 – 1200LCA 32Q 6KC8001 NQZ1120 – 1500LCA 32Q 2KC8002 LCA1300 – 2005NQZ 32Q 6KC80