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How Many Hours Can The Airbus A350-1000 Fly Without Refueling?
A titanic leap in aviation endurance, but at what cost to passengers and airlines?
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AirAsia X Resumes Kuala Lumpur – Busan Service in late-2Q26
Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 12JAN26AirAsia X today (12JAN26) announced service resumption on Kuala Lumpur – Busan route, scheduled to commence on 17JUN26. Last served until May 2024 with 3 weekly flights, the airline will now offer 4 weekly flights with Airbus A330-300 aircraft.D7630 KUL0220 – 0945PUS 333 x246D7631 PUS1100 – 1630KUL 333 x246
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Norwegian ending Zagreb operations
NEWS FLASHNorwegian Air Shuttle is discontinuing operations to Zagreb. The carrier will not restore its seasonal service between Copenhagen and the Croatian capital this year. Norwegian commenced operations to Zagreb in 2010 by introducing flights from Copenhagen. It later added Stockholm to its portfolio and operated both routes on a year-round basis. Operations to the Danish capital were downgraded to seasonal in 2019, while Stockholm was discontinued. Last year, Norwegian operated two weekly
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China files ITU paperwork for megaconstellations totaling nearly 200,000 satellites
China has submitted two filings for huge non-geostationary satellite networks to the International Telecommunication Union, indicating moves to secure options for next-generation megaconstellations. The post China files ITU paperwork for megaconstellations totaling nearly 200,000 satellites appeared first on SpaceNews.
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British Airways 3Q26 Barbados Aircraft Changes
Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 12JAN26British Airways in the third quarter of 2026 schedules aircraft changes on London Heathrow – Bridgetown (Barbados) route, where the carrier plans to operate Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The A350 will be operating on daily basis from 18JUL26 to 29AUG26.BA255 LHR1045 – 1425BGI 351 4BA255 LHR1110 – 1450BGI 351 x4BA254 BGI1635 – 0550+1LHR 351 4BA254 BGI1700 – 0615+1LHR 351 x4
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Allegiant Air acquires Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 billion deal
Allegiant Air, a leisure-oriented carrier based in Las Vegas, Nevada, has announced the acquisition of Sun Country Airlines… The post Allegiant Air acquires Sun Country Airlines in $1.5 billion deal appeared first on AeroTime.
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At Aviation24.be, we have always been committed to delivering independent, high-quality aviation news for enthusiasts, professionals, and travelers alike. But the reality is becoming increasingly challenging. Across the media landscape, advertising revenues are declining sharply, while the costs of running a professional news platform continue to rise. Software, hosting, IT, marketing, attending press events, purchasing […]
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Will The DOJ Block Allegiant & Sun Country? Why This Merger Is Different
In total, the deal values Sun Country at about $1.5 billion, including $0.4 billion of its net debt.
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Extreme cold disrupts flights at Kittilä Airport in Finland
Extreme winter temperatures have caused widespread flight cancellations at Kittilä Airport, northern Finland, with dozens of departures called off as Arctic cold grips the region. On Sunday all scheduled flights were cancelled, including 15 international and eight domestic services, as persistent sub-35 °C lows prevented aircraft de-icing and safe operations. Stranded passengers, including tourists from […]
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Allegiant and Sun Country Announce Merger to Create a Major U.S. Leisure Airline
In a landmark move for the U.S. airline industry, Allegiant Air and Sun Country Airlines…
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Etihad Airways posts record passenger numbers and fleet growth in 2025
Etihad Airways has closed 2025 with its strongest operational performance to date, carrying 22.4 million passengers, a 21% increase year-on-year and the highest annual total in the airline’s history. The result was supported by sustained demand, controlled capacity expansion and continued network growth from its Abu Dhabi hub. For the full year, Etihad reported a […]
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Is First Class Worth It In 2026?
As business class products become ever more luxurious, is it still worth the upgrade to first class?
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Wizz Air announces launch of new Belgrade routes following successful 2025
Low cost carrier Wizz Air will introduce flights from Belgrade to Alghero and Palermo in Italy during the 2026 summer season, complementing the previously announced new routes to Pisa and Chania. The low cost airline will add the two new Italian routes on March 30 and March 31 respectively, with both to operate three times per week. Both routes are also served by Air Serbia twice per week. Further flight details for the new Alghero service can be found here, while additional information for the
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Emirates Jan 2026 Limited Time A350 Nairobi Service
Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 12JAN26Emirates in late-January 2026 schedules limited time Airbus A350-900 operations on Dubai – Nairobi route. From 22JAN26 to 29JAN26, the carrier plans to operate the 298-seater on EK721/722 service, instead of 777-300ER.EK721 DXB1520 – 1935NBO 359 DEK722 NBO2245 – 0445+1DXB 359 D
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Dassault backs Harmattan AI to bring controlled autonomy to Rafale F5 and UCAS
Dassault Aviation has announced a strategic partnership with French defense technology company Harmattan AI and is leading the… The post Dassault backs Harmattan AI to bring controlled autonomy to Rafale F5 and UCAS appeared first on AeroTime.
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Ethiopian Airlines Commences Work on Bishoftu International Airport Construction
Ethiopian Airlines has officially commenced construction of the colossal Bishoftu International Airport. The ground-breaking ceremony on January 10, 2026, marks the start of the $12.5 billion project, set to become Africa’s largest aviation hub with an ultimate capacity for 110 million annual passengers. Why Ethiopia Needs a New Hub The new airport is a strategic […] The post Ethiopian Airlines Commences Work on Bishoftu International Airport Construction appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviatio
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StarFlight’s Tasmanian EMS operations officially off the ground
The provider, a joint venture between LifeFlight and the Linfox Group, began operations in the state on Monday with an initial fleet of three Bell 412 helicopters. It marks the end of an era, with Rotor-Lift having operated the Westpac rescue and Ambulance Tasmania helicopters for around 25 years.
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How Many Miles Per Gallon Does A Boeing 777X Get?
A 777X beats its predecessors according to miles per gallon per passenger.
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Ethiopian Airlines Thinks Big
With plans underway for a $10 billion mega-airport designed to rival Atlanta in scale, Ethiopian Airlines is doubling down on a growth strategy that many would consider audacious given the country's economic realities. However, Ethiopian’s track record, network reach, and impressive financial performance suggest this is no ordinary gamble, as we discover in this week's feature story.
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South Korea admits concrete mound in Jeju Air crash was unsafe
South Korea’s Land Ministry, in a report disclosed to the country’s National Assembly, said that the concrete mound supporting the localiser at Muan International Airport had failed to meet safety standards specifying it had to be breakable if located within 240 metres of the end of the runway.