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Take That, Kirby! American Responds To United CEO’s Challenge
The carrier is launching five new routes, each one specifically targeting its arch-rival at ORD.
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Lufthansa One-Time A340-600 Hong Kong Service 24-25JAN26
Published at 1400PST / 2200GMT 23JAN26Lufthansa this weekend schedules one-time aircraft changes on Frankfurt – Hong Kong route, where the Airbus A340-600 aircraft will make one-time appearance, departing Frankfurt on 24JAN26, Hong Kong on 25JAN26.LH796 FRA2150 – 1625+1HKG 346LH797 HKG2345 – 0605+1FRA 346
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From ‘Fishbed’ to Fine Art: The Stunning MiG-21 Project
South African artist and team transform a decommissioned Soviet fighter into a massive, colorful beadwork sculpture.
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Air Antilles awaits court ruling after filing for receivership
Air Antilles has formally filed for receivership with the Pointe-à-Pitre Commercial Court, leaving its future dependent on a judicial decision that will determine whether the airline can be restructured or must be liquidated. The filing was submitted on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, by Louis Mussington, Chairman of the Board of Air Antilles and President of […]
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NASA Awards Global Modeling, Assimilation Support Contract
NASA has selected ADNET Systems, Inc. of Bethesda, Maryland, to provide global modeling and data assimilation support at the agency’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. The Global Modeling and Assimilation Support contract is a single-award, cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a maximum ordering value of approximately $84 million with a five-year period of performance […]
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Binter to launch direct Lanzarote–Santander route and unveil enhanced onboard offering
Binter has announced the launch of a new direct route between Lanzarote and Santander, starting 31 March 2026, with two weekly flights on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Unveiled at FITUR 2026 in Madrid, the service marks Binter’s first domestic route from a non-capital island, representing a milestone for Canary Islands connectivity. The new route will drive […]
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IndiGo launches first-ever non-stop India–Greece flights with Airbus A321XLR
IndiGo has launched non-stop flights between Mumbai and Athens, becoming the first Indian airline to operate scheduled direct services to Greece. The new route marks IndiGo’s entry into narrow-body long-haul operations, using India’s first Airbus A321XLR. The airline will also begin non-stop flights between Delhi and Athens on 24 January 2026, with three weekly frequencies […]
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
Founder-backed Skytron targets GA safety with fly-by-wire design
A Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur is betting big that the chief safety problem in general aviation isn’t pilot skill, but rather aircraft design. Greg Mercer, best known as the founder… The post Founder-backed Skytron targets GA safety with fly-by-wire design appeared first on AeroTime.
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Four Point Two Stars Where You Only Stop If You Have To
<li>I always look up airports when I'm writing about them, partly out of habit and partly because I'm afraid I'll miss an important detail. When I was writing [Any Landing You Can Float Away From](https://fearoflanding.com/accidents/accident-reports/any-landing-you-can-float-away-from-successful-ditching-in-the-arctic/) I looked at the Google Maps entry for Goose Bay, just scouting around for information. What I didn’t expect to…
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U.S. Approves Potential $2.3 Billion P-8A Poseidon Sale to Singapore
The U.S. has approved a possible $2.3B Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for up to four P-8A Poseidon aircraft and MK 54 torpedoes to boost maritime security. The U.S. State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Singapore covering up to four Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, along with MK 54 […]
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Qatari-Donated Presidential 747 Targeted for Summer Delivery
Air Force says refurbished aircraft could enter service later this year as interim presidential transport.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
NASA Selects Participants to Track Artemis II Mission
NASA has selected 34 global volunteers to track the Orion spacecraft during the crewed Artemis II mission’s journey around the Moon. The Artemis II test flight will launch NASA’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket, carrying the Orion spacecraft and a crew of four astronauts, on a mission into deep space. The agency’s second mission in […]
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TAAG Adds Luanda – Guangzhou From late-March 2026
Published at 1300PST / 2100GMT 23JAN26TAAG Angola Airlines at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season plans to resume service to China, where the carrier plans to launch Luanda Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto – Guangzhou route. The 787-9 is scheduled to operate 3 weekly flights from 30MAR26.DT692 NBJ2250 – 1920+1CAN 789 135DT693 CAN0030 – 0700NBJ 789 357
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Binter showcases its ‘Canarian way of flying’ at FITUR in Madrid
Midweek in Madrid, Binter brought its unique model of regional aviation into the spotlight during early FITUR events. Culture shaped much of the presentation, alongside consistent attention to network links and passenger care. A different rhythm defined their presence A new rhythm, one built on local identity rather than standard industry gestures. Visibility grew through […] The post Binter showcases its ‘Canarian way of flying’ at FITUR in Madrid appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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New Report Forecasts Widebody Aircraft Shortage Into 2030s
A new annual outlook report points to prolonged delivery shortfalls for long-haul aircraft.
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The End Of 'Travel Size'? Inside Heathrow's New Tech Bet
Heathrow's Billion-Pound Gamble: Will It Revolutionize Travel Through This Major Hub?
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Air Canada Expands Asia Network To Record-Breaking 13 Destinations In 2026
The Canadian flag carrier continues to increase its coverage.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
I Am Artemis: Dustin Gohmert
Listen to this audio excerpt from Dustin Gohmert, Orion Crew Survival System (OCSS) manager: During NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon, the astronauts inside the Orion spacecraft will be wearing specialized pressure suits designed to protect them throughout their journey. At NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Dustin Gohmert leads the team responsible for […]