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Congressional hearing highlights military’s reliance on NOAA weather data
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Congressional hearing highlights military’s reliance on NOAA weather data

SAN FRANCISCO – A Jan. 13 hearing underscored the importance of ongoing collaboration between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the U.S. armed services. U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy witnesses discussed their heavy reliance on datasets and weather models provided by NOAA and said their agencies are working closely to ensure NOAA’s […] The post Congressional hearing highlights military’s reliance on NOAA weather data appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews • Jan 14, 2026
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Discontinues Istanbul in late-Jan 2026
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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi Discontinues Istanbul in late-Jan 2026

Published at 1630PST 13JAN26 / 0030GMT 14JAN26 Air Arabia Abu Dhabi later this month plans to discontinue Abu Dhabi – Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen route, with last flight scheduled to depart Abu Dhabi on 31JAN26. This route is currently served 3 times weekly, with Airbus A320 aircraft.3L363 AUH1850 – 2300SAW 320 1363L364 SAW0010 – 0530AUH 320 247The carrier will maintain service to Türkiye with seasonal Abu Dhabi – Trabzon route from 26JUN26 to 31AUG26, 6 times weekly.

AeroRoutes • Jan 14, 2026
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China Southern Increases Auckland Service in NS26
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China Southern Increases Auckland Service in NS26

Published at 1601PST 13JAN26 / 0001GMT 14JAN26China Southern in Northern summer 2026 season plans to expand service to New Zealand, where Guangzhou – Auckland lists 10 weekly flights since December 2025, for travel on/after 29MAR26. The airline initially filed 7 weekly flights for Northern summer season.This route is operated by 787-9 Dreamliner.CZ305 CAN0035 – 1535AKL 789 DCZ335 CAN1530 – 0630+1AKL 789 357CZ336 AKL0900 – 1640CAN 789 146CZ306 AKL2125 – 0525+1CAN 789 D

AeroRoutes • Jan 14, 2026
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La NASA transmitirá en directo el regreso y el amerizaje de Crew 11
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La NASA transmitirá en directo el regreso y el amerizaje de Crew 11

Read this press release in English here. La NASA y SpaceX prevén que, si las condiciones meteorológicas lo permiten, el desacoplamiento de la misión SpaceX Crew 11 de la agencia espacial estadounidense de la Estación Espacial Internacional se produzca no antes de las 5:05 p.m. EST (hora del este) del miércoles 14 de enero. El 8 […]

NASA News • Jan 13, 2026
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Royal Jordanian NS26 Germany Frequency Increases
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Royal Jordanian NS26 Germany Frequency Increases

Published at 1530PST / 2330GMT 13JAN26Royal Jordanian during Northern summer 2026 season plans additional frequencies to Germany, namely Berlin and Dusseldorf. Planned frequency increases as follows.Amman – Berlin eff 30MAR26 Increase from 3 to 4 weekly, A320neo (as well as other aircraft type on selected dates)RJ137 AMM1145 – 1520BER EQV x247RJ138 BER1620 – 2140AMM EQV x247Amman – Dusseldorf eff 30MAR26 Increase from 4 to 5 weekly, A320neo (as well as other aircraft type on selected dates)RJ129

AeroRoutes • Jan 13, 2026
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Virgin extends pet flights trial after high demand

The trial, initially slated to finish at the end of January, will instead be extended to 30 June, with the airline reportedly seeing strong bookings as well as positive feedback from both customers and staff. More than 300 pets flew in the cabin on Virgin flights over the Christmas and New Year period alone.

Australian Aviation • Jan 13, 2026
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NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Crew-11 Return, Splashdown
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NASA to Provide Live Coverage of Crew-11 Return, Splashdown

NASA and SpaceX are targeting no earlier than 5:05 p.m. EST, Wednesday, Jan. 14, for the undocking of the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, pending weather conditions. On Jan. 8, NASA announced its decision to return the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission to Earth from the space station earlier than originally planned […]

NASA News • Jan 13, 2026
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Air China Increases Beijing – Istanbul Service in NS26
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Air China Increases Beijing – Istanbul Service in NS26

Published at 1500PST / 2300GMT 13JAN26Star Alliance member Air China in recent schedule update filed service increase to Türkiye, as the carrier now plans 5 weekly Beijing Capital – Istanbul flights, instead of 3 weekly, effective 29MAR26. Service to be operated by Airbus A330-200 aircraft.CA859 PEK0155 – 0800IST 332 x16CA860 IST1455 – 0520+1PEK 332 2CA860 IST1500 – 0520+1PEK 332 x126

AeroRoutes • Jan 13, 2026
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Air China Expands Beijing – Warsaw Flights in NS26
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Air China Expands Beijing – Warsaw Flights in NS26

Published at 1430PST / 2230GMT 13JAN26Star Alliance member Air China this week filed expanded service to Poland for Northern summer 2026 season. From 12APR26, the carrier’s Beijing Capital – Warsaw service will increase from 4 to 7 weekly, on board Airbus A330-300 aircraft. CA737 PEK0330 – 0705WAW 333 x246CA737 PEK0355 – 0730WAW 333 2CA737 PEK0355 – 0740WAW 333 4CA737 PEK0355 – 0800WAW 333 6 CA738 WAW1330 – 0400+1PEK 333 D

AeroRoutes • Jan 13, 2026
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Germany Will Buy the MQ-9B SeaGuardian
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Germany Will Buy the MQ-9B SeaGuardian

Germany has announced the acquisition of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardians through the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, with deliveries to start in 2028. The German government has announced that it will acquire eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), together with four Certifiable Ground Control Stations. The procurement will be made by the Federal Office of […]

The Aviationist • Jan 13, 2026
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Where to Travel in 2026: The Rise of Less Visited Destination
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Where to Travel in 2026: The Rise of Less Visited Destination

Travel trends 2026 are shifting towards less-visited destinations, as travellers increasingly prioritise sustainable travel and rethink where to travel in 2026 to avoid overtourism. Once niche traveller behaviour is now influencing flight capacity and tourism investment, signalling that consumer travel choices are becoming more intentional. Hotspots like Venice, Paris, and Thailand remain busy, but new […] The post Where to Travel in 2026: The Rise of Less Visited Destination appeared first on T

Travel Radar • Jan 13, 2026
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El Al NS26 US Service Increases
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El Al NS26 US Service Increases

Published at 1400PST / 2200GMT 13JAN26El Al Israel Airlines in recent schedule update filed expanded service to the US for Northern summer 2026 season, despite the airline last year announced the cancellation of Tel Aviv – Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood route from 14APR26.Planned service increase as follows.Tel Aviv – Miami eff 29MAR26 Increase from 5 to 7 weekly, 787-8/9 (Previous: 6 weekly from 20APR26)Tel Aviv – Newark eff 30MAR26 Increase from 11 to 12 weekly (13 weekly from 16APR26)Tel Aviv – Ne

AeroRoutes • Jan 13, 2026
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NASA’s Pandora Small Satellite Launched
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NASA’s Pandora Small Satellite Launched

In this photo from early January 2026, teams prepare to encapsulate NASA’s Pandora small satellite, NASA-sponsored Star-Planet Activity Research CubeSat (SPARCS), and the Black Hole Coded Aperture Telescope (BlackCAT) CubeSat, inside a SpaceX Falcon 9 payload fairing. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying NASA’s Pandora small satellite lifted off at 5:44 a.m. PST Sunday, Jan. […]

NASA News • Jan 13, 2026
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Sun d’Or Adds Varna Service in NS26
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Sun d’Or Adds Varna Service in NS26

Published at 1330PST / 2130GMT 13JAN26Sun d’Or during Northern summer 2026 season plans to add Tel Aviv – Varna route, on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Subject to government approval, the airline plans to operate 2 weekly flights from 03MAY26. Schedule below focuses on the period of 10MAY26 – 10SEP26.LY5155 TLV0630 – 0900VAR 737 47 LY5156 VAR1005 – 1230TLV 737 47

AeroRoutes • Jan 13, 2026
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ESA and ClearSpace announce PRELUDE in-orbit servicing and debris removal mission
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ESA and ClearSpace announce PRELUDE in-orbit servicing and debris removal mission

MILAN — The European Space Agency and Luxembourg’s ClearSpace announced Jan. 12 a new collaboration on an in-orbit servicing and active debris removal mission called PRELUDE, one that will involve two small spacecraft designed to test close-proximity operations and could eventually enable satellite life extension, repair and removal in orbit. Officials are targeting a 2027 […] The post ESA and ClearSpace announce PRELUDE in-orbit servicing and debris removal mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews • Jan 13, 2026
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Wizz Air launches Naples–Palma de Mallorca route from May 2026
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Wizz Air launches Naples–Palma de Mallorca route from May 2026

Wizz Air has announced a new Naples–Palma de Mallorca service, further expanding its Southern Italy network and strengthening Mediterranean leisure connectivity. Key details Route launch: 12 May 2026 Frequency: Three weekly flights (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays) Aircraft: Airbus A321neo Fares: From €19.99, on sale from 12 January Airports: Naples-Capodichino – Palma de Mallorca The new route […]

Aviation24.be • Jan 13, 2026
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NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030
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NASA, Department of Energy to Develop Lunar Surface Reactor by 2030

NASA, along with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), announced Tuesday a renewed commitment to their longstanding partnership to support the research and development of a fission surface power system for use on the Moon under the Artemis campaign and future NASA missions to Mars. A recently signed memorandum of understanding between the agencies solidifies […]

NASA News • Jan 13, 2026
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