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The “snowbird” season has provided airlines with a valuable revenue stream in a typically quiet period of the year as Canadians head to the USA and the Caribbean in search of winter sun.
European OEM Airbus has delivered the first of 18 A350-1000 to Taiwanese carrier Starlux making it the 18th operator of the type worldwide. Starlux already has a fleet of 10 A350-900s which are deployed on long-haul routes from Taipei to North America and Europe. The first A350-1000 was delivered wearing [read more] The post Airbus delivers first A350-1000 to Starlux appeared first on UK Aviation News.
High-elevation airport in New Mexico requires thorough preparation.
The airport's taxiways have been congested due to adverse winter weather in recent days.
Another world first for the Middle Eastern carrier.
NEWS FLASHSarajevo Airport handled 2.226.692 passengers in 2025, representing its busiest year on record. The figure represents an increase of 22.2% in 2024 or an additional 404.930 travellers. The number of aircraft movements stood at 19.671, up 16.8%. During 2025, Ryanair was the largest carrier by available seats, while the Boeing 737-800 was the most common aircraft type at Sarajevo Airport. During the year, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital was most connected with Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airp
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (EHAM/AMS) has during the past couple of days faced one of its most challenging operational periods in recent memory. Since Friday, January 2nd, the airport has cancelled over 3,200 flights. Thousands of passengers have been stranded and the effect has been felt across the European aviation network. Your flight has (probably) been […] The post Snow Chaos At Schiphol: Over 3,200 Flights Cancelled appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
France has conducted a series of experimental trials assessing the feasibility of releasing drones from a military transport aircraft,… The post France tests manual drone drops from Airbus A400M in DGA flight trials appeared first on AeroTime.
Avelo Airlines is reshaping its business following a major recapitalization that has left the carrier with one of the strongest cash positions in the U.S. airline industry relative to its size. The financial reset is driving base closures, fleet changes and preparations for future growth overall. Avelo’s Base Realignment Avelo plans to concentrate flying around […] The post Avelo Airlines Plans Base Closures as It Focuses on Core Markets appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
American Airlines has started rolling out free, high-speed Wi-Fi onboard its aircraft for members of its AAdvantage® loyalty… The post American Airlines starts free high-speed Wi-Fi rollout across whole fleet appeared first on AeroTime.
Ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has announced it is scaling back its fleet while also confirming the closure of… The post Avelo Airlines scales back fleet and closes several US bases appeared first on AeroTime.
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the launch of a new passenger service linking Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with Lyon Airport via Geneva, further strengthening its presence in the French market. New Lyon Route Strengthens France Connectivity The new route is scheduled to begin on July 2, 2026, with flights operating three times a week on […] The post Ethiopian Airlines Adds Lyon Flights to Expand France Network appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Hawaiian Airlines has announced a $600 million investment program aimed at revamping its passenger experience and infrastructure over… The post Hawaiian Airlines to invest $600 million in revamping passenger experience appeared first on AeroTime.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport’s (AMS) winter woes show no signs of receding with airlines continuing to cancel hundreds of… The post KLM’s dwindling de-icing fluid supply adds to Schiphol Airport’s winter woes appeared first on AeroTime.
American Airlines adds over 8,000 additional seats on more than 50 extra flights on its Eastern Caribbean route since resuming their services. American Airlines Adds Additional Seats to Resumed Services In support of the Eastern Caribbean service return following the mandated airspace closure, the airline has announced an additional 8,000 seats across over 50 extra […] The post American Airlines Adds 8,000 Seats to Eastern Caribbean Route appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Just before Diwali, IndiGo announced flights to Athens from both Delhi and Mumbai, with thrice weekly services from each city. This was a sure indication that the XLR would be inducted before January 23, 2026. The flight departed from Airbus facility in Hamburg on January 06, 2026 and landed in Delhi with a stop in […]
The Gulf carrier will host information sessions in Sydney on 21 and 22 January for positions in Dubai as it seeks to bring on 17,300 new staff members across 350 roles this year. It comes as the local industry continues to struggle with a small talent pool of LAMEs.
airBaltic announced its New Year campaign, offering its customers a variety of travel options and convenient connections to popular destinations across Europe. New Year sales campaign announced In 2025, the three Baltic capitals: Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia), and Vilnius (Lithuania) were the most popular destinations. The 2026 campaign is scheduled to run from Jan. 6 […] The post airBaltic announces New Year sale appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Cathay has launched its 80th anniversary celebrations, marking eight decades of moving its home city of Hong Kong, people and global customers forward since 1946. 80 years of flying Ushering in this milestone year, Cathay will be hosting a series of special events, initiatives and activations throughout 2026, all anchored by the unifying theme of […] The post Cathay marks its 80th year with “lettuce leaf sandwich” aircraft livery appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
The Taiwanese airline has ordered 18 of the type.