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Air India A350 grounded after engine ingests cargo container at Delhi Airport
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Air India A350 grounded after engine ingests cargo container at Delhi Airport

India’s aviation regulator has launched an investigation after an Air India Airbus A350 registered VT-JRB suffered engine damage when it ingested a cargo container while taxiing at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. No injuries were reported among the roughly 240 passengers and crew on board, but the aircraft has been grounded for repairs. The New […]

Aviation24.be Jan 18, 2026
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IndiGo Airlines Fined Over December Disruptions
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IndiGo Airlines Fined Over December Disruptions

India’s aviation regulator has fined IndiGo Airlines 22.2 crore ($2.45 million) after the carrier cancelled thousands of flights during a major operational disruption in December 2025, leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded across the country. What led to the mass cancellations The penalty follows a government investigation that found failures in planning, staffing and […] The post IndiGo Airlines Fined Over December Disruptions appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.

Travel Radar Jan 18, 2026
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ERA welcomes Maersk Air Cargo as new airline member
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ERA welcomes Maersk Air Cargo as new airline member

The European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has announced that Maersk Air Cargo has joined the organisation as its latest airline member, further broadening ERA’s representation of Europe’s aviation sector, including dedicated cargo operations. Maersk Air Cargo is a key component of A.P. Moller–Maersk’s integrated logistics strategy, operating a global air freight network that connects more […]

Aviation24.be Jan 18, 2026
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EASA warns EU airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid heightened military tensions
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EASA warns EU airlines to avoid Iranian airspace amid heightened military tensions

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin (CZIB) advising all EU-regulated and EASA-authorised third-country operators not to operate in Iranian airspace due to a significantly elevated safety risk. The warning applies to all altitudes and flight levels within Iran’s Tehran Flight Information Region (FIR Tehran – OIIX). According […]

Aviation24.be Jan 18, 2026
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Ryanair lawfully denied boarding to passenger who missed check-in deadline by 2 minutes, court rules
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Ryanair lawfully denied boarding to passenger who missed check-in deadline by 2 minutes, court rules

An Irish-linked EU executive has failed in a legal challenge against Ryanair after being denied boarding at Brussels Airport for arriving two minutes after the check-in deadline. Jonathan Murphy missed his Brussels–Dublin flight on 20 November 2024 after arriving late at the check-in desk, having not checked in online. Ryanair staff told him there was […]

Aviation24.be Jan 18, 2026
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Revealed: the UK’s most expensive airports to drop a passenger off
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Revealed: the UK’s most expensive airports to drop a passenger off

Airport parking charges have long been a bone of contention for passengers with many airports charging inflated fees to park your family wagon up for that week in Lanzarote but what about if you get someone to drop you off, surely that isn’t penalised right? Wrong. but to understand why [read more] The post Revealed: the UK’s most expensive airports to drop a passenger off appeared first on UK Aviation News.

UK Aviation News Jan 18, 2026
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Ethiopia’s New Mega Hub: Ambition, Reality, and the Making of a Global Gateway
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Ethiopia’s New Mega Hub: Ambition, Reality, and the Making of a Global Gateway

Ethiopian Airlines is set to transform its operational capabilities with the construction of Bishoftu International Airport, a $12.5 billion hub aimed at handling 110 million passengers annually. Designed for efficient connectivity and sustainability, it presents a strategic challenge to existing Gulf hubs, although success will depend on maintaining high standards throughout its development.

TheDesignAir Jan 18, 2026
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NASA Receives Two F-15Ds for Supersonic Research
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NASA Receives Two F-15Ds for Supersonic Research

Two F-15Ds of the Oregon Air National Guard have been transferred to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center, where they will join the ones already operated by the agency. NASA has announced on Jan. 15, 2026, that two recently retired U.S. Air Force F-15D Eagle aircraft have found a new home to continue flying. In fact, […]

The Aviationist Jan 18, 2026
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Wreckage Found of Missing Indonesian Surveillance Plane
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Wreckage Found of Missing Indonesian Surveillance Plane

Indonesian rescuers have found the wreckage of the missing surveillance aircraft on a remote mountainside in South Sulawesi, and authorities say they have recovered one body. However, the fate of the other nine people on board remains unknown.  Crash and Search Effort The ATR 42-500 turboprop operated by Indonesia Air Transport was flying from Yogyakarta […] The post Wreckage Found of Missing Indonesian Surveillance Plane appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.

Travel Radar Jan 18, 2026
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Photo Report: The New Philippine Airlines A350-1000
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Photo Report: The New Philippine Airlines A350-1000

On 17th January, 2026, Asia's oldest airline, Philippine Airlines (PAL), celebrates its 85th Anniversary. The President of the Philippines, H.E. Ferdinand Marcos Jr., unveiled PAL’s first Airbus A350-1000 during the event. I was invited, along with other aviation media and colleagues, to attend the event at Lufthansa Technik Manila. Here are some photos from the event. Philippine Airlines A350-1000 Tour Philippine Airlines A350-1000 features 3 classes with a total capacity of 382 seats

Sam Chui Jan 18, 2026
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Japan accuses U.S. of failing to meet $6.9B arms supply deals
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Japan accuses U.S. of failing to meet $6.9B arms supply deals

Japan’s Board of Audit revealed in January 2026 that military equipment worth approximately 1.1 trillion yen ($6.9 billion) purchased from the United States under the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program has not been delivered to the Japan Self-Defense Forces despite more than five years passing since contracts were signed. The finding is detailed in an […]

Defence Blog Aviation Jan 18, 2026
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