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Over 7 Hours: Southwest Airlines' Record-Long Nonstop Flights Revealed
A record-breaking flight duration that will leave you on the edge of your seat...
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FAA Investigating Suspected Laser Event
An American crew reported seeing an out-of-place blue light.
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Finnair grows January traffic as load factor and unit revenue improve
Finnair carried 912,300 passengers in January 2026, a 3.8% year-on-year increase, supported by growth across most traffic areas. Passenger numbers rose strongly on North Atlantic routes, clearly in Asian and European traffic, and slightly in domestic travel, while Middle Eastern traffic declined. Capacity, measured in available seat kilometres, also increased by 3.8% as operations normalised […]
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Boeing Awarded Up To $2.8 Billion For F-15K Upgrades
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.8 billion contract to upgrade South Korea’s fleet of F-15K Slam Eagle fighters, the Defense Department said on Jan. 30. The contract “provides […] The post Boeing Awarded Up To $2.8 Billion For F-15K Upgrades appeared first on Avionics International.
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Walloon Government blocks additional passenger tax at Charleroi Airport
The Walloon government has refused to grant the city of Charleroi permission to introduce an additional €3 tax per passenger at Brussels South Charleroi Airport, located in Belgium. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the economic impact of higher aviation taxes, particularly following Ryanair’s recent move to significantly reduce its operations at the airport. […]
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How To Achieve Executive Platinum Status With American Airlines
Executive Platinum status offers many valuable perks and benefits for frequent flyers.
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tigerair Taiwan Adds Taichung – Okinawa in NS26
Published at 0600PST / 1400GMT 05FEB26tigerair Taiwan on Thursday (05FEB26) opened reservations for its latest network addition to Japan, where it schedules 2 weekly Taichung – Okinawa flights. Subject to government approval, the airline will serve this route from 30MAR26.IT792 RMQ0710 – 0940OKA 320 15IT793 OKA1900 – 1930RMQ 320 2IT793 OKA1930 – 2000RMQ 320 4With this service addition, the airline will discontinue Taichung – Macau route, currently scheduled twice weekly until 27MAR26. In additio
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Glasgow and Aberdeen Airports Raise Drop-Off Fees
Now in effect, higher fees apply at terminal drop-off areas across both Glasgow and Aberdeen Airports due to updated rates set by AGS Airports. Rising to £7, the cost for stays lasting no more than 15 minutes is one pound greater at Glasgow Airport compared to before. Under the revised structure, those stopping briefly – […] The post Glasgow and Aberdeen Airports Raise Drop-Off Fees appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Nuts Should Be Banned From Airline Cabins: Change My Mind
Though the occurrence is low, is it worth carrying nuts onboard if they are a health hazard and passengers could have a fatal reaction?
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Joramco to provide Condor with heavy maintenance services across Airbus fleet
Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider Joramco and German carrier Condor are to collaborate on a project… The post Joramco to provide Condor with heavy maintenance services across Airbus fleet appeared first on AeroTime.
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Emirates expands Japan network with second daily Tokyo Narita flight
Emirates has announced plans to increase its services to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport (NRT) by adding a second… The post Emirates expands Japan network with second daily Tokyo Narita flight appeared first on AeroTime.
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Lufthansa's 787 Business Class Seat Saga Slowly Drags On
In past reporting we’ve discussed how Lufthansa’s new Boeing 787s, fitted with the new Allegris cabins, are unable to legally seat passengers in certain business class seats due to delays in being officially certified by the FAA.Rather than let the aircraft sit on the ground waiting for approval, the German carrier opted to have the seats installed and have the aircraft enter service. While awaiting approval, those specific uncertified business class seats would be blocked off.
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Emirates Increases Tokyo Narita Service From May 2026
Published at 0500PST / 1300GMT 05FEB26 Emirates today (05FEB26) announced planned service increase on Dubai – Tokyo Narita route, with the introduction of 2nd daily flight from 01MAY26. The new EK320/321 service will be operated by 4-class 777-300ER.EK318 DXB0240 – 1735NRT 388 DEK320 DXB2230 – 1330+1NRT 77W DEK321 NRT2130 – 0350+1DXB 77W DEK319 NRT2230 – 0450+1DXB 388 D
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SWISS takes delivery of second Airbus A350-900 in classic livery: pictures
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its second brand-new Airbus A350-900 in Zurich, further expanding… The post SWISS takes delivery of second Airbus A350-900 in classic livery: pictures appeared first on AeroTime.
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Starlux Airlines starts new route between Taipei and Prague
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines has launched its first ever service to Europe, connecting Prage-Ruzyne (PRG) to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). The… The post Starlux Airlines starts new route between Taipei and Prague appeared first on AeroTime.
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AutoFlight unveils Matrix: world’s first five-ton eVTOL for up to 10 passengers
Chinese electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer AutoFlight has unveiled ‘Matrix’, a five-ton air taxi that… The post AutoFlight unveils Matrix: world’s first five-ton eVTOL for up to 10 passengers appeared first on AeroTime.
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Emirates Slashes 20% Flights On Massive 615-Seat A380s: Full List Of Dropped Routes
What is behind this surprising move? Discover which destinations are losing Emirates' low-premium 615-seat A380s.
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How Many 747s Did Boeing Build?
The reign of the Queen of the Skies: Unveiling the staggering total of Boeing 747s built.
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Sun PhuQuoc Airways Plans Seoul April 2026 Launch
Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 05FEB26Vietnam’s Sun PhuQuoc Airways in April 2026 intends to launch its second international route, as the carrier issued travel agents bulletin in Korea earlier this week. The airline intends to operate 1 daily Phu Quoc – Seoul Incheon flight with Airbus A321 aircraft, effective 17APR26.9G450 PQC0225 – 0955ICN 321 D9G451 ICN1235 – 1625PQC 321 D