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4K Screens & Apple TV+: Inside Air France’s New PaxEx Push
Passengers can now enjoy exclusive access to hit TV series on their next long-haul flight.
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Upgraded After Boarding: When A Premium Economy Ticket Turned Into A Business Class Flight
A surprise waits for one flyer down the jet bridge.
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Baggage Handler Trapped in Hold During Taxi on Air Canada Flight
A man loading baggage onto an Air Canada aircraft departing from Toronto’s Pearson Airport was trapped in the cargo hold, only to be discovered while the A321 plane was taxiing to the runway. Trapped underneath the cabin? Flight AC1502 from Toronto was scheduled to fly to Moncton, New Brunswick, on Dec 13 last year, when […] The post Baggage Handler Trapped in Hold During Taxi on Air Canada Flight appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Union Airlines - The Main Trunk Airline
Ninety years ago today Union Airways of New Zealand Limited began scheduled services and became New Zealand's first main trunk airline. This is the Union Airways story.Everyday Airbus 320s operated by Air New Zealand and Jetstar make numerous flights up and down the country on the main trunk routes. Today, this is something we take for granted but 90 years ago today it was a day of great
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Double-Decker Disappearance: 7 Airlines Have Stopped US Airbus A380 Flights
Seven airlines that once brought the iconic A380 to the US.
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Here’s How Much Bigger The Boeing 747-8 Is Compared To The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Diving deeper into how these two jets compare in size, and what drove Boeing to develop a larger derivative of the 747 alongside the smaller 787.
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Delta Air Lines To Launch 9 New Nonstop Long-Haul Routes: See All Flights Now
A bold new chapter unfolds this year, as Delta expands its global reach.
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Press Release: Air France enhances IFE with Apple TV content
As of January, Air France is teaming up with award-winning streaming service Apple TV to enhance its in-flight entertainment offer. Over 45 hours of original content including multiple global hit series are now available for all passengers on the airline’s long-haul flights. Customers can also enjoy free access to Apple TV directly via Air France’s... The post Press Release: Air France enhances IFE with Apple TV content appeared first on Runway Girl.
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ATR sees strong U.S. market potential as JSX showcases ATR 42-600
Joining JSX this week to celebrate the US public charter carrier’s first 30-seat ATR 42-600, which has plied the Santa Monica-Las Vegas route since December, ATR doubled down on its message that the U.S. market holds “strong potential” for the turboprop. “T]he retirement of aging 50-seat regional jets is creating a connectivity gap that turboprops... The post ATR sees strong U.S. market potential as JSX showcases ATR 42-600 appeared first on Runway Girl.
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5 Videos Of Epic Birdstrikes and The Pilots Who Saved The Day
Real birdstrikes, split-second decisions, and calm under pressure. If you’ve flown planes long enough, you’re bound to strike a bird. With many airports located near migratory routes, water, and farmland, the risk is real. Tools are out there to predict times of high bird activity. There is even a network of radars that can be […] The post 5 Videos Of Epic Birdstrikes and The Pilots Who Saved The Day appeared first on Avgeekery.
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How Weight Loss Drugs Could Translate to Savings for Airlines
Wall Street analysts believe lighter passengers will help carriers save on fuel costs.
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Here’s How Much Wider The Airbus A380 Is Compared To A Boeing 777X
The A380's main deck is wider than the 777X, but its upper deck is narrower than the 777X, especially after the 777X's internal widening.
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FAA grounds over 600 SACI aircraft
The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has invalidated all registration certificates issued to United Kingdom-based Southern Aircraft Consultancy Inc. Trust (SACI), citing non-compliance with United States citizenship requirements at the time of registration. This decision has led to the immediate grounding of more than 600 aircraft. On Jan. 13, 2026, the UK’s Civil Aviation […] The post FAA grounds over 600 SACI aircraft appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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This Major European Airline Has Just Banned You From Using Power Banks
As of today, all Lufthansa Group airlines have banned the use of power banks on board their aircraft, as the number of safety incidents increases.
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Grounded: Vanguard Airlines
The short-lived carrier offered some of the lowest fares of the 1990s but folded in 2002 amid a severe cash shortage and a post-9/11 drop in air travel.
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Press Release: LAX bids farewell to iconic pylons under roadway project
This week, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) began removing the iconic ring of 15 pylons that have illuminated the entrance to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for the past 25 years. The removal of these pylons is part of LAX’s Airfieldand Terminal Modernization Program (ATMP) Roadway Improvements Project, which will ease traffic congestion and improve... The post Press Release: LAX bids farewell to iconic pylons under roadway project appeared first on Runway Girl.
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Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona due to bomb alert
A Turkish Airlines aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing in Barcelona after a potential bomb threat was detected by the… The post Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona due to bomb alert appeared first on AeroTime.
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'Streamlining The Fleet'?! Delta Orders 30 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners!
Wow! On January 13th, Delta Air Lines announced that it intends to add 30 new Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebody aircraft to its fleet as part of its efforts to refresh and streamline its fleet while quote “improving fuel efficiency and providing a world-class in-flight experience.”
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Ouch! WestJet Passenger Reveals How Little Space 28" Of Seat Pitch Provides
In the later part of 2025, WestJet announced that it was changing its cabin seating across the fleet, and painting the move as a positive in terms of offering passengers more options. The plan would see 43 aircraft with the new cabin with rolls-out from October 2025.
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Air Borneo adopts own IATA code and DCS
On Jan. 14, 2026, state-owned start-up carrier, Air Borneo, adopted its own departure control system (DCS) as well as the ‘MY’ International Air Transport Association (IATA) code. In the preparation for this adoption, extensive coordination with airport operators was conducted as well as with ground handling teams and other aviation stakeholders to ensure continuity of […] The post Air Borneo adopts own IATA code and DCS appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.