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Medical issue could force early end of Crew-11 ISS mission
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Medical issue could force early end of Crew-11 ISS mission

An unspecified “medical concern” involving one of the astronauts aboard the International Space Station has postponed a spacewalk and could force an unprecedented early return of part of the crew. The post Medical issue could force early end of Crew-11 ISS mission appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews Jan 08, 2026
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Ariana Afghan Airlines acquires 737 engine from Serbia
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Ariana Afghan Airlines acquires 737 engine from Serbia

NEWS FLASHAfghanistan’s flag carrier, Ariana Afghan Airlines, has confirmed it recently purchased an aircraft engine for one of its Boeing 737 aircraft from Serbia, while also acquiring an engine for its Airbus A310 from Turkey. The engines arrived in Kabul on Tuesday on a chartered cargo flight. "The engines, which have undergone comprehensive inspection and assessment in line with international technical standards, were acquired from Turkey and Serbia at a total cost of approximately 4.7 milli

EX-YU Aviation News Jan 08, 2026
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Interplanetary science needs a commercial backbone
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Interplanetary science needs a commercial backbone

We are in an era where planetary science no longer depends on government missions. Commercial capabilities are mature and ready to deliver a higher cadence of planetary exploration that fits within proposed budgets. What’s missing is an operational model that matches ambition. The old way — one in which bespoke, government-run missions with decade-long development […] The post Interplanetary science needs a commercial backbone appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews Jan 08, 2026
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Indonesia AirAsia Adds Denpasar – Da Nang in late-1Q26
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Indonesia AirAsia Adds Denpasar – Da Nang in late-1Q26

Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 08JAN26Indonesia AirAsia this week announced new route to Vietnam, where the airline plans to operate Denpasar – Da Nang nonstop route. From 20MAR26, Airbus A320 aircraft to serve this route 4 times weekly.QZ480 DPS1415 – 1755DAD 320 x246QZ481 DAD1825 – 2355DPS 320 x246

AeroRoutes Jan 08, 2026
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American Will Battle United to the Death in Chicago
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American Will Battle United to the Death in Chicago

For decades, Chicago’s O’Hare has been a two-airline hub. In one corner, you have hometown hero United. In the other, you’ll find long-time titan American. Since the pandemic, things have been tilting in United’s favor fairly dramatically and the implementation of a new gate allocation rule put American into a difficult place. Would it fight,...

The Cranky Flier Jan 08, 2026
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Inside the Ethiopian Airlines Playbook
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Inside the Ethiopian Airlines Playbook

Ethiopian Airlines is one of African aviation's outstanding success stories. We explore how the carrier grew profitably, built global reach, and what its strategy means for the future of the sector. In part two, Gordon and Jay set the scene for Q4 earnings season, with a focus on U.S. airlines.  Listen to This Podcast

Airline Weekly Jan 08, 2026
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Batik Air Malaysia Discontinues Kota Kinabalu – Seoul Route in April 2026
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Batik Air Malaysia Discontinues Kota Kinabalu – Seoul Route in April 2026

Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 08JAN26Batik Air Malaysia from mid-April 2026 is cancelling Kota Kinabalu – Seoul Incheon route, effective 17APR26. The airline currently schedules 3 weekly flights on board Boeing 737-800 aircraft. In the travel agents bulletin, the airline stated the cancellation is due to flight schedule adjustments caused by aircraft maintenance. OD822 BKI2310 – 0520+1ICN 738 357OD823 ICN0620 – 1045BKI 738 146

AeroRoutes Jan 08, 2026
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Corendon NS26 Ankara – Italy Network Additions
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Corendon NS26 Ankara – Italy Network Additions

Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 08JAN26Corendon Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season schedules 2 new Italy routes from Ankara, with limited time service to Milan Bergamo and Naples.Ankara – Milan Bergamo 03JUL26 – 28AUG26 737-800 operates every 2 weeks on FridaysXC9427 ESB1605 – 1805BGY 737 5XC9428 BGY1130 – 1515ESB 737 5Ankara – Naples 26JUN26 – 21AUG26 737-800 operates every 2 weeks on FridaysXC9423 ESB1505 – 1640NAP 737 5XC9424 NAP1050 – 1415ESB 737 5

AeroRoutes Jan 08, 2026
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