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End Of An Era: This Tiny US Airport Loses 1st & Only International Route
The sun sets on Wilmington's brief taste of international travel.
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Arkia Resumes Tel Aviv – Ibiza Service in NS26
Published at 2300PST 07JAN26 / 0700GMT 08JAN26Arkia – Israeli Airlines in Northern summer 2026 season plans to resume Tel Aviv – Ibiza service, after two summer hiatus. From 02JUL26 to 30AUG26, Fly Lili’s Airbus A320 aircraft will operate this route twice weekly for Arkia.IZ263 TLV1710 – 2055IBZ 320 7IZ263 TLV1725 – 2110IBZ 320 4IZ264 IBZ2225 – 0335+1TLV 320 47
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Alaska 737 MAX 9 blowout pilot sues Boeing for defamation
Captain Brandon Fisher is seeking US$10 million ($14.9 million) in damages from Boeing for personal injury, defamation, emotional distress, and other complaints over “reprehensible and inaccurate” statements the company made following the incident on Alaska Airlines flight 1282.
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How Much Does It Cost To Upgrade To Business Class On Emirates?
The cost of upgrading to business class generally costs a couple of thousand dollars, varying dramatically due to contributing factors.
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Sky Express Lists Limited Time Athens – Ibiza Service in NS26
Published at 2200PST 07JAN26 / 0600GMT 08JAN26Greek carrier Sky Express has filed operational schedule for Athens – Ibiza route, although currently scheduled as 2 round-trip flights only. The airline plans to operate this route with A320neo in late-July and early-August 2026.GQ928 ATH1930 – 2130IBZ 32N 29JUL26GQ928 ATH0030 – 0230IBZ 32N 03AUG26GQ929 IBZ2230 – 0210+1ATH 32N 29JUL26GQ929 IBZ0330 – 0710ATH 32N 03AUG26
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Up To 18 Hours: New Zealand’s 10 Longest Nonstop Flights 2026
A snapshot of long-haul flights connecting New Zealand to the world.
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NSW town launches trial of police surveillance drones
NSW Police Aviation Command (POL AIR) has stationed two drones in Moree, to be remotely operated from Bankstown Airport, for proactive aerial surveillance. The six-month trial will see the drones used as “eyes in the skies” to assist first-response police officers.
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Massive Avelo Airlines Retreat: 2 Bases To Close & 20+ Routes Cut
The carrier will consolidate its operations around four key bases
🛩️ General Aviation
Meltwater Turns Iceberg A-23A Blue
After a four-decade run, the massive, waterlogged berg is leaking meltwater and on the verge of disintegrating.
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Air Cote d’Ivoire NS26 Beirut Preliminary Schedules
Published at 2100PST 07JAN26 / 0500GMT 08JAN26Air Cote d’Ivoire in Northern summer 2026 season continues to file operational schedule to Beirut, although reservations remain unavailable. The airline’s Abidjan – Beirut schedule calls for 3 weekly flights with A330-900neo from 29MAR26 at earliest, however options for Beirut on the airline’s website booking system remains not listed.HF910 ABJ1440 – 0005+1BEY 339 247HF911 BEY0635 – 1200ABJ 339 135
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Alaska Airlines Officially Parts Ways With “Proudly All Boeing” Slogan
The growing carrier is making changes in 2026.
🚀 Space & Aerospace
NASA continues to work toward February launch of Artemis 2
NASA says it is continuing to prepare for a possible Artemis 2 launch as soon as February, but with remarkably little publicity for the historic mission. The post NASA continues to work toward February launch of Artemis 2 appeared first on SpaceNews.
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Air Cote d’Ivoire NS26 Abidjan – Paris Service Increases
Published at 2000PST 07JAN26 / 0400GMT 08JAN26Air Cote d’Ivoire in Northern summer 2026 season plans service changes on Abidjan – Paris Charles de Gaulle route. From 29MAR26, the airline’s overall service will increase from 7 to 8 weekly, while 4 of 8 weekly flights will see Abidjan departures shifting to late-evening hours.HF176 ABJ1440 – 2320CDG 339 x247HF178 ABJ2205 – 0645+1CDG 339 7HF178 ABJ2215 – 0655+1CDG 339 245HF177 CDG0800 – 1240ABJ 339 x135HF179 CDG1155 – 1635ABJ 339 x246
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How Many Flight Attendants Are Needed On The Airbus A380?
Larger aircraft, larger crew.
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Aeromexico Extends Mexico City – Barcelona Service into NW26
Published at 1900PST 07JAN26 / 0300GMT 08JAN26Aeromexico recently extended schedule listing for Mexico City – Barcelona route, scheduled to resume on 26MAR26. The Skyteam member will operate this route on year-round basis, as bookings on/after 25OCT26 are available, at least until 09JAN27 (Mexico departure).Subject to government approval, the airline continues to operate 6 weekly flights with 787-8 in winter season.AM037 MEX1720 – 1130+1BCN 788 x2AM038 BCN135 – 1925MEX 788 x3
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Federal Airlines Expands Fleet
Federal Airlines is expanding its fleet to meet customer demand as figures show growth in tourism and a higher interest in safari trips in South Africa. Federal Airlines has partnered with Investec Aviation Finance to secure funding for the fleet expansion. South African tourism is showing growth Data from Statistics South Africa shows a 27.6% […] The post Federal Airlines Expands Fleet appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
🚁 Military & Defense
Trump threatens Raytheon defense contracts over slow pace of production
President Donald Trump threatened to cut federal defense contracts awarded to Raytheon, a major unit of RTX, escalating… The post Trump threatens Raytheon defense contracts over slow pace of production appeared first on AeroTime.
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Smartwings Slovakia Adds Bratislava – Ibiza in NS26
Published at 1800PST 07JAN26 / 0200GMT 08JAN26Smartwings Slovakia in Northern summer 2026 season plans to add Bratislava – Ibiza route, scheduled on charter basis with Smartwings aircraft. The weekly service is scheduled from 04JUN26 to 01OCT26, with 737-800.6D6254 BTS1245 – 1535IBZ 73H 46D6255 IBZ1625 – 1855BTS 73H 4
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Avelo ends ICE deportation flights, citing cost and operational complexity
Avelo Airlines is ending its participation in US government deportation flights, bringing a close to a controversial chapter… The post Avelo ends ICE deportation flights, citing cost and operational complexity appeared first on AeroTime.
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Alaska Airlines Expands San Diego Presence with 45% More Flights in 2026
Alaska Airlines is significantly growing its presence at San Diego International Airport, with plans to operate nearly 45% more flights in 2026 compared to 2025. The airline has added five new routes and increased frequencies on several existing services from San Diego.