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Published at 1430PST / 2230GMT 16JAN26Malaysia Airlines in recent schedule update adjusted operational frequencies for Kuala Lumpur – Xiamen route, where the airline plans to maintain 4th weekly flight during Northern summer 2026 season, instead of initially filed 3 weekly from 29MAR26.Boeing 737-800 aircraft operates this route.MH390 KUL0850 – 1320XMN 73H x135MH391 XMN1425 – 1910KUL 73H x135
Published at 1400PST / 2200GMT 16JAN26 Kenya Airways from mid-July 2026 plans to resume Boeing 777-300ER operations, as the 400-seater aircraft will once again scheduled on Nairobi – London Heathrow route. From 17JUL26, 4 of 7 weekly flights to be operated by the 777, replacing 787-8.KQ100 NBO0905 – 1615LHR 773 x234KQ100 NBO0905 – 1615LHR 788 234KQ101 LHR1825 – 0500+1NBO 773 x234KQ101 LHR1825 – 0500+1NBO 788 234
Published at 1330PST / 2130GMT 16JAN26Turkish Airlines in Northern winter 2026/27 season tentatively plans aircraft changes on Istanbul – Denpasar route, scheduled 9 times weekly. From 26OCT26, the airline operates A350-900 aircraft only, instead of 787-9/A350-900.TK066 IST0155 – 1930DPS 359 DTK310 IST0225 – 2000DPS 359 24TK067 DPS2110 – 0540+1IST 359 DTK311 DPS2200 – 0625+1IST 359 24
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a series of critical warnings on Friday, January 16, 2026, advising airlines to exercise extreme caution when flying over Central and South America. The 60-day advisory cites heightened risks from unannounced military activities and widespread GPS interference. Scope of the Warnings The Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) cover […]
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Published at 1300PST / 2100GMT 16JAN26 Cathay Pacific as of Friday (16JAN26) filed aircraft changes on Hong Kong – Dubai route for Northern summer 2026 season. The airline’s initially filed A350-900 daily service has been revised to the following.29MAR26 – 02AUG26 77W Daily03AUG26 – 01SEP26 77W Day x15 359 Day 1502SEP26 – 02OCT26 77W Day x135 359 Day 13503OCT26 – 24OCT26 77W Day 246 359 Day x246CX731 HKG1750 – 2135DXB EQV DCX738 DXB2255 – 1110+1HKG EQV D
Published at 1230PST / 2030GMT 16JAN26Starlux Airlines this week filed additional flights for Taichung – Tokyo Narita route, scheduled to commence on 30MAR26. The airline’s planned service increases from 4 weekly to 1 daily, from 26JUL26 to 18AUG26, has been revised to 12JUL26 – 18AUG26.Airbus A321neo aircraft operates this route.JX314 RMQ0930 – 1400NRT 32Q DJX315 NRT1530 – 1810RMQ 32Q 1JX315 NRT1600 – 1840RMQ 32Q x156JX315 NRT1630 – 1910RMQ 32Q 56
Wizz Air has officially joined the elite “half-billion club,” announcing today that it has carried 500 million passengers since its maiden flight nearly 22 years ago. The milestone cements the Hungarian-born carrier’s status as a dominant titan in the European low-cost sector and a primary driver of the continent’s air travel democratisation. Unprecedented Growth Velocity […]
Fraport Group has released its traffic figures for November 2025, revealing a significant upward trend in global air travel. Total passenger numbers across the Group’s actively managed airports rose by 6.4% year-on-year, reaching approximately 11.0 million travelers. Frankfurt Airport (FRA) Performance Germany’s largest aviation hub served 4.8 million passengers in November, a 4.0% increase compared […]
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Published at 1200PST / 2000GMT 16JAN26Etihad in the fourth quarter of 2025 filed schedule changes for Northern summer 2026 season, which saw the removal of seasonal Abu Dhabi – Antalya route. The airline previously planned to operate 3 weekly flights with Airbus A320 aircraft, between 16JUN26 and 06SEP26. Reservations and flight schedules remain unavailable as of 16JAN26.Previously filed schedule as follows.EY539 AUH0920 – 1250AYT 32A 247EY540 AYT1415 – 1935AUH 32A 247
On January 14, 2026, the French Armament General Directorate (DGA) officially contracted Airbus Helicopters and Naval Group to produce six VSR700 uncrewed aerial systems (UAS). These advanced drones are scheduled to enter service with the French Navy starting in 2028. Key Features and Capabilities ISR Configuration: For the French Navy, the VSR700 will be equipped […]
The US carrier is trading off longer range for increased capacity.
Published at 1130PST / 1930GMT 16JAN26Star Alliance member EVA Air as of Friday 16JAN26 filed aircraft changes on Taipei Taoyuan – Seattle route for Northern summer 2026 season. From 29MAR26, the 3 weekly BR024/023 will continue to be operated by 787-10, instead of initially filed -9.The carrier overall operates 10 weekly flights with 787-10 on this route.BR024 TPE2300 – 1850SEA 781 246BR026 TPE2340 – 1930SEA 781 DBR023 SEA0030 – 0410+1TPE 781 357BR025 SEA0130 – 0510+1TPE 781 D
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Eindhoven Airport has introduced a ban on business aircraft starting Jan. 1, 2026, after announcing this plan in November 2023. Due to this, several aircraft have been reallocated in hopes of reducing carbon dioxide emissions and noise levels from air traffic by 30% in 2030. A Little about Eindhoven Airport Eindhoven Airport (EIN) is the […] The post Eindhoven Airport Ban on Business Aircraft Officially Instated appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Two Leisure Airlines Walk Into a Merger Remember mad libs? This is the airline merger version of that, as Allegiant and Sun Country announced Sunday they intend to merge and combine their two airlines into a synergy-filled ULCC orgy that will have the Appleton – Fort Myers market on lockdown. Famously, the two carriers overlap...
Published at 1100PST / 1900GMT 16JAN26Air India today (16JAN26) announced aircraft changes on Mumbai – Frankfurt route, effective 01FEB26. The 5 weekly flights will be operated by the new 278-seater 787-9 (C30W28Y220), replacing 777-200LR.AI2027 BOM1235 – 1730FRA 789 x25AI2028 FRA2020 – 0900+1BOM 789 x25The airline also filed other aircraft changes in Feb/Mar 2026:Delhi – Dubai 03FEB26 – 28MAR26 AI2205/2206 Day 25 787-8 replaces A350-900Delhi – Frankfurt 03FEB26 – 28MAR26 AI2025/2026 777-200LR r