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Virgin Australia Schedules Canberra – Denpasar late-1H26 Launch

Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 28JAN26Virgin Australia today (28JAN26) announced new route launch to Indonesia, as the carrier schedules Canberra – Denpasar route. From 22JUN26, the airline will operate 3 weekly flights initially with 737-800, switching to MAX 8 from 31AUG26.VA127 CBR1520 – 2005DPS 73H 6VA127 CBR1610 – 2055DPS 73H 13VA128 DPS2145 – 0535+1CBR 73H 6VA128 DPS2210 – 0600+1CBR 73H 13Denpasar will be the carrier’s first international service from Canberra.

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China Eastern Adds Seasonal Shanghai – Adelaide Service in NS26

Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 28JAN26China Eastern during Northern summer 2026 season plans to expand service to Australia, as the carrier today (28JAN26) opened bookings for seasonal Shanghai Pu Dong – Adelaide route. The airline plans to serve this route 3 times weekly from 20JUN26 to 01AUG26 (Shanghai departure), with A350-900.MU781 PVG1940 – 0730+1ADL 359 146MU782 ADL0930 – 1830PVG 359 257

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Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About Enroute Charts

Before you fly the approach, you need to get to the airport...

🚀 Space & Aerospace

Terran Orbital to Deliver Nebula Bus for Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission

IRVINE, CA – January 28, 2026 – Terran Orbital proudly announces the Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission, a state-of-the-art project in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric US. […] The post Terran Orbital to Deliver Nebula Bus for Mitsubishi Electric LEO Demo Mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

🛩️ General Aviation

How Do You 'Establish Radio Communication'?

✈️ Commercial Aviation

Caught On Camera: Wheel Falls Off British Airways Airbus A350 During Takeoff In Las Vegas

The flight to LHR was not diverted, and the aircraft continued its journey.

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Learjet 45 Crash in India: Deputy Chief Minister On Board, No Survivors

A Learjet 45, registered as VT-SSK, was involved in a fatal crash at Baramati Airport in India during the morning of January 28, 2026. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was on board. This is what we know about the accident. Playback of flight Click here to view playback of the flight. Flight route analysis […] The post Learjet 45 Crash in India: Deputy Chief Minister On Board, No Survivors appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.

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Zelensky condemns Russian drone strike on passenger train as “Act of Terrorism”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has denounced a Russian drone attack on a civilian passenger train in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region as an “act of terrorism,” saying it had no possible military justification. The strike, which reportedly involved three drones, hit a carriage carrying civilians and left at least four people dead, with two injured and four […]

⚠️ Safety & Incidents

US Restructures FAA Amid Safety Oversight Scrutiny

The United States government has announced a major overhaul of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), aiming to strengthen safety oversight following years of criticism over unaddressed aviation risks. The restructuring, unveiled on Monday, Jan. 26, by the Trump administration, will establish a new aviation safety office designed to consolidate responsibilities previously spread across five separate […] The post US Restructures FAA Amid Safety Oversight Scrutiny appeared first on Travel Rada

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China Eastern Schedules Xi’An – Vienna April 2026 Launch

Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 28JAN26China Eastern today (28JAN26) opened reservations for its latest European route, where the airline schedules Xi’An – Vienna route. The Skyteam member will serve this route 3 times weekly from 20APR26, on board Airbus A330-200 aircraft.MU5063 XIY0130 – 0610VIE 332 146MU5064 VIE1330 – 0550+1XIY 332 146

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Nearly 32,000 items lost at Brussels Airport in 2025, with thousands returned or donated

Brussels Airport recorded 31,861 lost or abandoned items in 2025, a year in which passenger numbers rose to 24.4 million, up around 3% year-on-year. Despite the high volume, nearly a quarter of all lost items (23%) were successfully returned to their owners, often within just three days. With an average of 67,000 passengers passing through […]

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TUI fly Belgium expands sustainable fleet with ninth Boeing 737 MAX 8

TUI fly Belgium has taken delivery of its ninth Boeing 737-8, reinforcing its long-term strategy of fleet renewal and sustainability. The aircraft will be based at Brussels and Ostend airports, continuing the systematic replacement of older Boeing 737 NG models with the latest-generation jets. Since its founding in 2004, TUI fly has prioritised operating a […]

🛩️ General Aviation

T’Way Air pushes back Zagreb resumption

NEWS FLASHSouth Korean low cost carrier T’Way Air will resume its seasonal service between Seoul Incheon and Zagreb on July 2. The route will be operated three times per week, matching last year’s frequency, although services will commence around three weeks later than in 2025, when flights began on June 10. The airline will once again deploy its 246-seat Airbus A330-200 aircraft on the route. Tickets are now available for purchase through the airline’s website.EX-YU Aviation News

🚀 Space & Aerospace

What ‘commercial space’ really means depends on who’s buying — and why

New study finds the label “commercial” masks sharp differences in risk, ownership and policy goals The post What ‘commercial space’ really means depends on who’s buying — and why appeared first on SpaceNews.

✈️ Commercial Aviation

Delta places order for 31 Airbus widebody jets as part of global expansion

Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 31 Airbus widebody aircraft as part of a broader… The post Delta places order for 31 Airbus widebody jets as part of global expansion appeared first on AeroTime.

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Air Canada Expands Montreal – Berlin Service in 3Q26

Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 28JAN26Air Canada this week filed expanded service to its planned Montreal – Berlin route, scheduled to commence on 02JUL26 with A321XLR aircraft. The Star Alliance member to add 4th weekly flight from 19JUL26 to 06SEP26.AC944 YUL2030 – 1015+1BER 32Q x135AC945 BER1130 – 1410YUL 32Q x246

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The 8 Most Spacious Business Class Seats On The A350-1000 Today

Which airline offers the most spacious business class seats on the A350-1000? The answer may surprise you.

🚁 Military & Defense

SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force

Mission marks third consecutive GPS launch reassigned from ULA to SpaceX The post SpaceX launches GPS satellite for U.S. Space Force appeared first on SpaceNews.

✈️ Commercial Aviation

Sudan Airways resumes flights after maintenance hiatus

On Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, Sudan Airways’ sole operational aircraft returned to Port Sudan Airport from India, allowing the state-owned carrier to resume flights after a six-month-long grounding for maintenance. Sudan Airways’ sole Airbus A320 underwent major maintenance and detailed inspections at specialised technical centres in India to meet international aviation safety standards. The airline, […] The post Sudan Airways resumes flights after maintenance hiatus appeared first on Travel Radar

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T’way Air March 2026 Seoul – Tashkent Service Reductions

Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 28JAN26Korean carrier T’way Air in March 2026 schedules service reductions on Seoul Incheon – Tashkent route. From 06MAR26 to 27MAR26, the airline schedules 1 weekly flight, instead of 2. Airbus A330-200 aircraft operates this route.TW431 ICN1750 – 2120TAS 332 1TW432 TAS2300 – 0925+1ICN 332 1