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Five Killed in Bombardier Learjet Crash in Western India

A Bombadier Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, crashed in western India on Wednesday, killing all five people on board. The aircraft, travelling from Mumbai, crashed while trying to land at Baramati airport. Though the cause has not been confirmed, officials noted that visibility was poor. An investigation now proceeds. Second Landing […] The post Five Killed in Bombardier Learjet Crash in Western India appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.

✈️ Commercial Aviation

British Airways Flight Loses Wheel During Takeoff

The aircraft landed safely in London.

✈️ Commercial Aviation

Jin Air NS26 Seoul – Taichung Service Changes

Published at 0600PST / 1400GMT 28JAN26Korean carrier Jin Air as of Wednesday 28JAN26 filed service changes to Seoul Incheon – Taichung route for Northern summer 2026 season. From 29MAR26, the airline now maintains 2nd daily flight, on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. LJ735 ICN0755 – 0940RMQ 738 DLJ737 ICN1450 – 1630RMQ 738 DLJ736 RMQ1040 – 1415ICN 738 DLJ738 RMQ1730 – 2115ICN 738 DIts parent Korean Air’s service on this route remains unchanged with 1 daily flight at least until 31MAY26, as reserva

🚁 Military & Defense

Earth observation’s adoption gap is a supply design problem

For more than a decade, the Earth observation industry has insisted that commercial adoption is just around the corner. Yet adoption outside defense remains limited, uneven, and difficult to sustain. The question is no longer whether EO is valuable, but whether the industry is delivering it in a form commercial users can actually use. The […] The post Earth observation’s adoption gap is a supply design problem appeared first on SpaceNews.

🛩️ General Aviation

When Should a Pilot Initiate a Go-Around?

Knowing how and when to commence he maneuver is like an art form.

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✈️ Commercial Aviation

British Airways A350-1000 loses wheel during takeoff from Las Vegas

A British Airways aircraft lost one of its rear wheels during takeoff from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Despite the incident, which… The post British Airways A350-1000 loses wheel during takeoff from Las Vegas appeared first on AeroTime.

✈️ Commercial Aviation

United Airlines Fired Technician With Stage 4 Cancer For “Taking Too Much Time Off”?

It has been suggested that a United Airlines technician was fired in the middle of a chemotherapy session by his manager for taking 'too much time off work'. The claim, reported by The Independent, suggests that the employee, Hasan Syed, was battling stage 4 cancer and had continued working while undergoing treatment. Syed had been using accrued sick leave or vacation time to cover his absence at work.

✈️ Commercial Aviation

Boeing Records $565 Million Loss on KC-46 Tanker Program

Boeing reported a new $565M loss on the KC-46 program, while looking to a reprice because of supply chain costs, production support, and ongoing RVS 2.0 upgrades. Boeing has once again reported a significant financial charge on its KC-46A Pegasus tanker program, following the long-running challenges associated with what has become one of the U.S. […]

🛩️ General Aviation

New England Air Museum’s A-7D Corsair II Restoration

The New England Air Museum’s A-7D Corsair II restoration brings a long-neglected Cold War attack aircraft back to life through volunteer craftsmanship, structural repair, and meticulous preservation for static display.

✈️ Commercial Aviation

Charleroi Airport earns UN-recognised ‘SDG’s Pioneer’ certification for ESG leadership

Brussels South Charleroi Airport has obtained the international ‘SDG’s Pioneer’ certification, awarded by CCI Wallonia and recognised by UNITAR, confirming the integration of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals into its long-term strategy. Granted after at least three years of implementation, the certification validates the airport’s progress across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pillars. Key […]

✈️ Commercial Aviation

Air Mauritius NS26 Cape Town Service Increases

Published at 0500PST / 1300GMT 28JAN26Air Mauritius in Northern summer 2026 season plans to increase Mauritius – Cape Town service, as the carrier schedules 3rd weekly flight for entire season, between 29MAR26 and 24OCT26. In 2025, the 3rd weekly flight was scheduled between 24JUN25 and 13JUL25.Airbus A330-200/-900neo aircraft operates this route. MK843 MRU1745 – 2150CPT 330 257MK844 CPT2335 – 0640+1MRU 330 257

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British Airways Adds Record 26th Nonstop US Route From London Heathrow

The airline plans a record-breaking operation from Heathrow to the US in the peak summer.

🛩️ General Aviation

How Pilots Can Prepare for Unexpected Power Loss

Here's a review of the correct response and how to avoid common mistakes in an engine-out situation.

🛩️ General Aviation

Acumen Aviation navigates aircraft scarcity and market volatility in strong 2025 performance

Acumen Aviation has released its 2025 Operational Review, highlighting a year shaped by intense aircraft scarcity, elevated lease rates, and growing technical complexity across global aviation markets. Persistent OEM delivery delays, supply chain disruption, and engine maintenance challenges created one of the most supply-constrained environments in recent years, rewarding lessors and managers with strong technical […]

✈️ Commercial Aviation

Delta Air Lines orders 31 Airbus widebodies to power long-haul growth

Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 additional Airbus widebody aircraft, comprising 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s, reinforcing its long-term international growth strategy. Once delivered, Delta’s fleet will expand to 55 A330neos and 79 A350s, further strengthening one of the world’s largest Airbus-operated fleets. The new aircraft will support expanded long-haul operations […]

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SCAT Airlines reduces Belgrade service

NEWS FLASHKazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines is reducing flights between Astana and Belgrade for the remainder of the 2025/26 winter season. The carrier will operate one instead of two weekly flights, on Mondays, with its Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The service was launched in November. Operations will be restored to two weekly from the start of the 2026 summer season in late March. The Kazakhstani carrier aims to launch fifth-freedom flights between Belgrade and Morocco in the coming period, pending gover

✈️ Commercial Aviation

Thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport as record snow hits northern Hokkaido

Thousands of travelers found themselves sleeping on the floors of New Chitose Airport (CTS)  in Hokkaido this week… The post Thousands stranded at New Chitose Airport as record snow hits northern Hokkaido appeared first on AeroTime.

🚀 Space & Aerospace

FAA projects continuing growth in commercial space transportation

The Federal Aviation Administration office that regulates commercial spaceflight expects continued growth in launches, despite industry concerns about whether the office can keep pace. The post FAA projects continuing growth in commercial space transportation appeared first on SpaceNews.

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Air Montenegro Signs First-Ever Codeshare with Turkish Airlines

Air Montenegro signed its first-ever codeshare partnership on January 26, 2026 with Turkish Airlines, a major step in expanding Air Montenegro international expansion strategy and strengthening the airlines connectivity within the Turkish Airlines Balkan connectivity network. What the Codeshare Covers? Under the codeshare agreement, Turkish Airlines will place its TK code, the two-letter IATA airline […] The post Air Montenegro Signs First-Ever Codeshare with Turkish Airlines appeared first on T