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Why Flight Attendants Say This Seat Is The Best To Sit In On An Airplane
Finding the best seat in the house.
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✈️ Commercial Aviation
Viva Air Adds Cancun – Saltillo Service in NS26
Published at 1500PST / 2300GMT 09JAN26Viva Air at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season schedules new domestic route, where it plans to operate Cancun – Saltillo route. From 29MAR26, Airbus A320neo aircraft to serve this route twice weekly.VB2034 CUN1215 – 1355SLW 320 47VB2035 SLW1430 – 1755CUN 320 47
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Copa Airlines Resumes Caracas in mid-Jan 2026
Published at 1300PST / 2100GMT 09JAN26Copa Airlines next week plans to resume Panama City – Caracas service, initially with 1 daily flight scheduled from 13JAN26, on board Boeing 737 MAX 8. 2nd daily flight will be resumed from 16JAN26.CM224 PTY0903 – 1222CCS 7M8 DCM225 PTY1136 – 1501CCS 7M8 DCM222 CCS1332 – 1501PTY 7M8 DCM223 CCS1611 – 1740PTY 7M8 DSelected dates may see 737 MAX 9 operating.
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Slots For Dollars? The Real Reason Canada Opened The Skies To The UAE
Increased competition and improved onboard experiences: What the future holds for air travel between Canada and the UAE.
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
Louisiana Pilot Killed in Texas Bonanza Crash
FAA, NTSB investigating single-engine accident in Southeast Texas.
🛩️ General Aviation
Where you can still find a Mad Dog in the US
In the late 1950s, Douglas Aircraft Company began developing a narrow-body aircraft for short to medium haul routes, which would complement its only operational aircraft at the time, the Douglas DC-8, configured for long-haul routes, along with its high density. Douglas DC-9 The first flight in the history of the DC-9 took place on February […] The post Where you can still find a Mad Dog in the US appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
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Etihad Adds Luxembourg Service in NW26
Published at 1230PST / 2030GMT 09JAN26Etihad Airways today (09JAN26) announced new route launch to Europe, with the offering of Abu Dhabi – Luxembourg nonstop flight. The carrier’s Airbus A321LR aircraft will operate this route 3 times weekly, effective 29OCT26.EY051 AUH0245 – 0655LUX 32Q 146EY052 LUX0935 – 1905AUH 32Q 146
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Family of Man Killed by Jet Engine Sues Salt Lake City
The lawsuit seeks damages in excess of $300,000.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
BWI Opens $520 Million Terminal Expansion
The airport has a new concourse connector and baggage handling system.
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Europe Is Calling: San Francisco's 16 Nonstop Airlines For 2026 [Full List]
West Coast passengers have plenty of choice this year!
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Etihad Taipei Aircraft Changes From May 2026
Published at 1200PST / 2000GMT 09JAN26Etihad today (09JAN26) filed aircraft changes on Abu Dhabi – Taipei Taoyuan route, as the carrier schedules 787-10 aircraft along with the -9, effective 01MAY26. 5 of 7 weekly flights to be operated by the-10.EY898 AUH2120 – 0935+1TPE 781 x27EY898 AUH2120 – 0935+1TPE 789 27EY899 TPE1925 – 0015+1AUH 789 13EY899 TPE1925 – 0015+1AUH 781 x13
⚠️ Safety & Incidents
FAA proposes radar altimeter replacements that could cost US aviation $4.5B
The Federal Aviation Administration has proposed new rules that would require US aircraft operators to replace or upgrade roughly 58,600 radio altimeters, at… The post FAA proposes radar altimeter replacements that could cost US aviation $4.5B appeared first on AeroTime.
🚁 Military & Defense
Lebanese Army Captures Hezbollah’s Tu-143 Reys Jet Drones
Three Tu-143 high-speed reconnaissance drones have been photographed during ongoing Lebanese Army operations against Hezbollah. On Sep. 23, 2024, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported the existence of converted Soviet-era jet-powered reconnaissance drones in the arsenal of the Lebanon-based Hezbollah group, calling it the DR-3, discovered during strikes across Lebanon. More than a year later, […]
🛩️ General Aviation
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen2 Enters Service
Updated light jet introduces new cockpit and cabin features.
✈️ Commercial Aviation
Why US Airline Stocks Are Being Rewritten In 2026 And Which US Airlines Stand Out
US airline stocks for 2026 are entering a new phase as the industry continues to recover from the pandemic. Analysts say US airlines are undergoing a ‘structural transformation’, changing how they make money to go beyond simply selling more seats. As a result, airline stocks are valued differently, with investors focusing on premium cabins, loyalty […] The post Why US Airline Stocks Are Being Rewritten In 2026 And Which US Airlines Stand Out appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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TSA Admits It Can't Process Refunds While Fining Southwest $48M
Southwest Airlines faces a $48M penalty from the TSA, but there's a twist in the tale. Find out what the agency admits it can't do.
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Cranky Weekly Review presented by Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport: Alaska Adds, Avelo Subtracts
Alaska Orders All the Airplanes Alaska Airlines placed the largest aircraft order in its history, agreeing to terms with Boeing, its Seattle neighbor, for 105 B737-10s, five more B787s, options for another 35 737-10s, a $200 gift card to Pike Place Fish Market, a two-for-one coupon for a tour of the original Starbucks, and a...
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The De-Icing Oversight That Left An Airbus A320 Gasping For Air
The AAIB report details a pressurization event on EasyJet A320 G-UZEF, highlighting procedural and system factors during climb.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
Planning Underway for Ascend Flight Training Summit
NAFI and AeroSummit team up to launch new ‘education-forward’ conference.
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Taiwan’s Administrative Enforcement Agency sells Used MD-83 in Third Auction
Taiwan’s Administrative Enforcement Agency (AEA) has sold a used MD-83 in a third auction, after two previous auctions failed to produce any bids. The auction for the aircraft took place earlier this month on January 6 at Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA). The aircraft, a Far Eastern Air Transport B-28007, was sold for 3.2 million New […] The post Taiwan’s Administrative Enforcement Agency sells Used MD-83 in Third Auction appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.