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🚁 Military & Defense
Why The C-5 Galaxy Has Such A Unique Sound
Unraveling the story behind the C-5 Galaxy's unforgettable acoustic signature.
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
ATR 42-500 wreckage found by Indonesian search team, all feared dead
A search and rescue team in Indonesia have found the wreckage of an ATR 42-500 that lost contact… The post ATR 42-500 wreckage found by Indonesian search team, all feared dead appeared first on AeroTime.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Heathrow Airport Approves Work on Third Runway Planning Application
Heathrow Airport (LHR) announced on Thursday, Jan. 15, that its board had approved an investment to start a planning application for a third runway, noting that regulatory and policy decisions in 2026 would determine whether the expansion proceeds to the next phase. What’s next? The airport said that regulatory and policy decisions in 2026 would […] The post Heathrow Airport Approves Work on Third Runway Planning Application appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
EVA Air suspends captain after alleged cockpit altercation in Los Angeles, LAX
EVA Air has suspended a captain following allegations of a physical confrontation with a first officer during taxi operations at Los Angeles International Airport earlier this month. The incident reportedly stemmed from a disagreement over taxi speed while operating a Boeing 777 bound for Taipei. According to Taiwanese media, the first officer warned that the […]
✈️ Commercial Aviation
United's Fresh Economy Meals Will Be Pre-Order Only Starting March
By enabling passengers to pre-order meals, the airline can streamline its catering operations while providing customers with more meal options.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
The Striking Differences Pilots Notice Between The Boeing 757 & 767
Two iconic Boeing jets, yet pilots notice striking contrasts. What sets the 757 and 767 apart in the eyes of those at the controls?
🛩️ General Aviation
Ryanair reverses planned growth on select Croatia routes
Ryanair has this week updated its upcoming 2026 summer schedule, cutting close to forty weekly flights from its Croatian network in April and a further 24 weekly rotations in May. The airline has also reduced its peak-summer flights from the country by nine weekly services. The cuts for April and May primarily affect Zadar. Notably, Ryanair has scaled back planned services to Weeze from eleven weekly to daily, London Stansted from six weekly to two, and Poznan from ten weekly to seven, among oth
🛩️ General Aviation
TRIP REPORT: Edelweiss Air, Pristina - Zurich on A340
TRIP REPORTWritten by Vigan BujupiLate last year I flew Edelweiss Air from Pristina to Zurich, which was scheduled on the A340-300 aircraft. I purchased an open-jaw ticket, with my return flight from Zurich to Tirana on Swiss. The return ticket cost 175 euros. I should note that this ticket was purchased on the day of the flight itself, a couple of hours beforehand, so the overall price was very good considering the flight was actually quite full.In the morning I received an email that the fligh
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777F Skids Off Icy Taxiway In Budapest
Freezing rain and black ice create a perilous situation for a Boeing 777-F, leading to an unexpected incident and airport closure.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Boeing Surpasses Airbus Orders in 2025 as Deliveries Total 600
Boeing has surpassed Airbus in terms of aircraft orders for the first time in seven years. In 2025, Boeing received orders for 1,175 aircraft, outperforming Airbus, which recorded gross orders for 1,000 aircraft during the year. Boeing outsold Airbus for the first time this decade Boeing outsold Airbus for the first time since 2018, buoyed […] The post Boeing Surpasses Airbus Orders in 2025 as Deliveries Total 600 appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
ICE Agents Reportedly Detain Over A Dozen MSP Airport Workers On The Job
Agents are even patrolling jetbridges to conduct document checks.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Why Did American Airlines Ditch The Airbus A350?
American Airlines stood to inherit a significant A350 order placed by US Airways.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Etihad NS26 Seychelles Service Increases
Published at 2100PST 17JAN26 / 0500GMT 18JAN26Etihad Airways during Northern summer 2026 season plans to increase service to Seychelles, as the airline now schedules to operate 1 daily Abu Dhabi – Mahe Island (Seychelles) flight from 17JUN26 to 14OCT26. Previously reported on AeroRoutes, the airline plans to resume this route with 4 weekly flights from 30MAR26, on board Airbus A320 aircraft.EY700 AUH0230 – 0715SEZ 32A DEY701 SEZ0820 – 1250AUH 32A D
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Why Did Eastern Airlines Fail?
Eastern’s Demise Was Painful to Watch, No Matter Who You Were It was the airline that was destroyed by infighting and a soft economy. The airline was headed by World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker. For a time, Eastern Airlines was known for high-quality service with innovative technology. The airline was the first to fly […] The post Why Did Eastern Airlines Fail? appeared first on Avgeekery.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Why Does Lufthansa Still Fly The Airbus A340?
While the type provided easy access to capacity during the post-pandemic recovery, as new aircraft are delivered, the quadjet is quickly replaced.
🛩️ General Aviation
Etihad NW26 Taipei Preliminary Changes – 17JAN26
Published at 2000PST 17JAN26 / 0400GMT 18JAN26Etihad Airways recently filed availability changes for Abu Dhabi – Taipei Taoyuan service during Northern winter 2026/27 season. From 16DEC26, only 5 of 7 weekly flights are available for reservations (Day x36 from Abu Dhabi, Day x47 from Taipei). The prelude to seasonal reduction is likely to be identical to winter 2025/26 season, which runs from mid-December to early-February.EY898 AUH2125 – 0900+1TPE 781 145EY898 AUH2125 – 0900+1TPE 789 27EY899 TP
💼 Airlines & Business
The $135 Million Bonus Rolls-Royce’s Boss Is Set To Get After Bringing Back Success To The Company
From near bankruptcy to record profits, this CEO's bold strategy paid off. Now he's poised to pocket a king's ransom.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Why Does The Airbus A380 Have 2 Different Engine Types?
The A380's engine choice hinged on a battle between British and American aerospace giants. But why did Airbus allow such a rivalry in the first place?
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Luxair Resumes Abu Dhabi Service in NW26
Published at 1900PST 17JAN26 / 0300GMT 18JAN26Luxair in Northern winter 2026/27 season plans to resume Luxembourg – Abu Dhabi service, with 1 weekly flight scheduled from 26OCT26, on board Boeing 737 MAX 8. The carrier last operated this route with 4 round-trip flights in April/May 2025.LG9015 LUX0700 – 1725AUH 7M8 1LG9016 AUH0900 – 1400LUX 7M8 2