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American Airlines’ New Pilot Policy Upsets Passengers: Is It Necessary?
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Britain’s Lost Airports – What Happened to These Former Passenger Gateways?
The UK’s aviation map hasn’t always looked the way it does today. While modern passenger…
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US orders 10-day shutdown at El Paso Airport over ‘special security concerns’
All flights in and out of El Paso International Airport (ELP), Texas, have been cancelled for 10 days… The post US orders 10-day shutdown at El Paso Airport over ‘special security concerns’ appeared first on AeroTime.
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French Bee Expands San Francisco – Tahiti Service in 3Q26
Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 11FEB26French Bee during Northern summer 2026 season plans to expand service to French Polynesia, as the airline increases Paris Orly – San Francisco – Papeete (Tahiti) flights from 3 to 5 weekly. Planned frequency increase is in effect from 27JUN26 to 05SEP26 (based on Paris and San Francisco departure).BF710 ORY1830 – 2050SFO2320 – 0440+1PPT 359 x24BF711 PPT0700 – 1805SFO2030 – 1620+1ORY 359 x35Overall service on Paris Orly – San Francisco sector increases from 6
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Wizz Air expands WIZZ Class across entire network after successful trial
Wizz Air is rolling out its WIZZ Class seating option across its entire network, following strong passenger demand during a limited trial at six major operating bases. The expanded availability officially began on 9 February, marking another step in the airline’s effort to enhance passenger comfort while maintaining its ultra-low-cost business model. Strong Demand Drives […]
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Ryanair and CFM sign multi-billion-dollar engine services deal as carrier prepares to bring MRO in-house
Ryanair has signed a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CFM International covering engine material services, marking a significant shift in the airline’s long-term maintenance strategy as it prepares to internalise engine overhaul operations from 2029. The agreement, announced in Paris on 10 February, will see CFM — the 50/50 joint venture between Safran […]
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Korean Air / Asiana Airlines NS26 Los Angeles Service Changes – 11FEB26
Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 11FEB26Korean Air in the second quarter of 2026 schedules service increase on Seoul Incheon – Los Angeles route, as the carrier plans to operate 17 weekly flights for the period of 01APR26 – 29JUN26, instead of 14. Service is operated by a mix of 747-8I and A380.KE8015 ICN1225 – 0735LAX 74H 135KE017 ICN1430 – 0940LAX 74H DKE011 ICN1940 – 1450LAX 74H 357KE011 ICN1940 – 1450LAX 388 x357KE8016 LAX1000 – 1520+1ICN 74H 135KE018 LAX1230 – 1750+1ICN 74H DKE012 LAX2350 – 0
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WestJet Expands Network Adding Four New Routes
WestJet has added four brand-new routes to its summer 2026 schedule. The move is part of WestJet’s effort to boost domestic travel within Canada. WestJet was founded in 1994 and launched operations in 1996 with just three aircraft and five destinations, starting as a low-cost alternative to Canada’s bigger airlines, making air travel more accessible. […] The post WestJet Expands Network Adding Four New Routes appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Major Disruption: Lufthansa's Operations To Be Hit By Two-Pronged Strike Action Tomorrow
The industrial action is also set to hit the carrier's cargo and regional divisions.
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European Commission unveils action plan to counter growing drone threats
The European Commission has presented a comprehensive Action Plan aimed at addressing the escalating security risks posed by drones across the European Union. The initiative responds to mounting concerns over hostile overflights, airspace violations, airport disruptions and threats to critical infrastructure, borders and public spaces. In recent years, drones — along with high-altitude meteorological balloons […]
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Ryanair booking practices found unlawful
NEWS FLASHThe Brussels Enterprise Court has ruled that several booking practices used by Ryanair are unlawful and has ordered the airline to change them or face a fine of 5.000 euros per day. In May last year, consumer organisation Testachats, supported by Euroconsumers, filed a lawsuit against Ryanair, claiming its booking practices violated consumer rights. The complaints included charges for a ten-kilogram carry-on bag, lack of transparency about costs for services like priority boarding and
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FAA shuts down El Paso, Texas, airspace for 10 days over “special security reasons”
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has imposed an immediate 10-day temporary flight restriction (TFR) over El Paso, Texas, and parts of southern New Mexico, effectively grounding all flights in and out of El Paso International Airport. According to the FAA, the restriction — which also covers the nearby area of Santa Teresa, New Mexico — […]
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Korean Air 3Q26 London Heathrow Aircraft Changes
Published at 0115PST / 0915GMT 11FEB26Korean Air in this week’s schedule update revised planned operational aircraft on Seoul Incheon – London Heathrow route in the third quarter of 2026. From 01JUL26 to 30SEP26, the Skyteam member will continue to operate 777-300ER on daily basis.It previously scheduled 3 of 7 weekly flights to be operated by 747-8I. KE907 ICN1055 – 1720LHR 77W DKE908 LHR1935 – 1615+1ICN 77W D
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The FAA Just Closed This US Airport For 10 Days, Citing Security Concerns
Passenger, cargo, and general aviation flights are all impacted by the temporary restriction.
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Why The Airbus A321XLR Is Such A Breakthrough For Aviation
This game-changing aircraft is set to revolutionize long-haul travel. But what makes the A321XLR so special?
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Chinese J-35 face engine restrictions on Fujian carrier
China’s J-35 stealth fighters deployed aboard the aircraft carrier Fujian (Type 003) are facing operational restrictions due to ongoing engine performance issues, according to a report by South Korea’s Chosun Ilbo newspaper. The report states that footage aired earlier this year by China’s state broadcaster CCTV, promoting the Fujian carrier, drew scrutiny from Chinese military […]
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Data: LOT Polish Airlines Summer 1989 Network
Published at 0030PST / 0830GMT 11FEB26 This edition of historic network flashback features LOT Polish Airlines’ network during Northern summer 1989 peak season. LOT is the official carrier of CONNECT 2026 Route Development Forum, scheduled from 17FEB26 to 19FEB26. AeroRoutes will be attending the event.Following operations focuses on the period of 01JUL89 – 26OCT89.Katowice – Krakow – Cologne/Bonn 2 weekly Tupolev Tu154Krakow – Vienna 2 weekly Tupolev Tu134Warsaw – Algiers – Budapest – Wars
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EX-YU airlines and airports to negotiate new routes
Airlines and airports across the former Yugoslavia will be heading to the CONNECT Route Development Forum next week to negotiate the launch of new routes or the expansion of existing services. The event, which takes place from February 17 - 19 in Lublin in Poland, will bring together airline, airport and tourism stakeholders. From the former Yugoslavia, the event will be attended by Air Serbia, Air Montenegro, Croatia Airlines and ETF Airways, as well as airports from Belgrade, Banja Luka, Dubro
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Building trust in aviation insurance and the strategy behind a specialist broker
Aviation insurance is often described as the balance sheet behind global connectivity. It is the risk capital that… The post Building trust in aviation insurance and the strategy behind a specialist broker appeared first on AeroTime.
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EVA Air Schedules Taipei – Washington late-June 2026 Launch
Published at 2345PST 10FEB26 / 0745GMT 11FEB26Click here for Chinese version / 中文網頁點選此頁.Star Alliance member EVA Air on Wednesday afternoon local time in Taiwan (11FEB26) opened reservations for its planned Taipei Taoyuan – Washington Dulles route, scheduled to commence on 26JUN26.EVA Air will operate this route 4 times weekly with 787-9.26JUN26BR004 TPE1010 – 1300IAD 789 BR003 IAD1545 – 1925+1TPE 78927JUN26 – 31AUG26 (schedule slightly varies after 01SEP26).BR004 TPE1930 – 2230IAD 789 x247BR003