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The most exciting time of the year has finally arrived. It’s awards season! Today, I’m pleased to reveal the nominations for the upcoming 2026 Cranky Network Awards presented by Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The ceremony which honors the best in airline network planning will be on February 19 in the Valley of the Sun...
The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that a critical engine-mount component that failed in the November 2025 UPS cargo plane crash had failed four times previously on other aircraft, but was not classified as a flight safety risk at the time. The 34-year-old MD-11, operated by UPS, crashed shortly after takeoff from […]
Ethiopian Airlines Group has officially commenced construction of Bishoftu International Airport, a next-generation global aviation hub designed to meet Africa’s rapidly growing passenger and cargo demand. As part of the event, Ethiopian Airlines unveiled the airport’s architectural design and announced the successful completion of the resettlement and livelihood restoration program for communities affected by the […] The post Ethiopian Airlines Starts the Construction of Africa’s Mega Airport a
A surprising shift at Gatwick: Emirates makes a temporary change that will impact passengers.
San Diego International Airport (IATA: SAN) may sit in the shadow of its colossal neighbour…
December 2025 saw United Airlines officially launch its inaugural flight from its San Francisco (SFO) hub to Adelaide (ADL), South Australia. It is the first direct flight from the United States to South Australia, marking the beginning of easier tourism and trade. The new direct flight schedule Taking flight weekly on a Monday, Thursday and […] The post United launches direct flight from San Francisco to Adelaide appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Wizz Air has risen to become one of Europe’s most recognizable airlines with half a billion passengers travelling… The post Wizz Air reaches half a billion passengers in rapid 22-year rise appeared first on AeroTime.
When Norwegian Air Shuttle was formed on January 22nd 1993, few could have predicted that it would grow to an aviation powerhouse, taking on legacy airlines and creating headlines in the process. The carrier’s journey from operating a handful of turboprops in Norway to becoming Europe’s third-largest low-cost carrier is a story of bold ambition and […] The post The Rise, Fall and Return of Norwegian appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
A groundbreaking shift is revolutionizing the way we fly in 2026. Discover the top seven changes that will redefine air travel as we know it.
India’s first and only A321XLR landed in Delhi this afternoon, turning a new chapter for IndiGo as it inducts the longest available range in the narrowbody segment available in the world. The airline will deploy the aircraft to Athens from both Delhi and Mumbai with thrice a week service starting January 23, 2026. The aircraft […]
Competition between Air Serbia and Wizz Air is intensifying, with both carriers announcing new routes from Belgrade this week that are already operated by their rival. On Monday, the low cost carrier scheduled the launch of services to Palermo and Alghero, destinations currently served by Air Serbia. Wizz Air plans to operate three weekly flights to each city using its 239-seat Airbus A321neo aircraft, with services commencing at the end of March. As a result, the Hungarian carrier will deploy s
Air China has put forward its plans to raise up to $2.9 billion worth of shares in an application to the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Jan. 8. These A-Shares are part of the airline’s private placement from its parent organisation, China National Aviation Holding (CNAH). The A-Shares The existing shares being raised by Air China […] The post Air China Puts Plans Forward to Raise $2.9bn in A-Shares appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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China Southern Airlines has announced free overnight transit accommodation in Guangzhou and Shenzhen for eligible Australian passengers. From… The post China Southern offers free transit stays for Australian travelers amid expansion appeared first on AeroTime.
Overall passenger numbers grew by 4.5 per cent year-on-year in December 2025, Airservices said in its Australian Aviation Network Overview report for the month, driven by holiday travel and major events like the Ashes as well as Lady Gaga and AC/DC concerts.
Maastricht Aachen Airport has today released its 2025 results. The figures, which show a 40% increase in air freight compared to 2024, have been welcomed by the Dutch airport – which at the end of 2024 announced it would be focusing on expanding air freight. Planned investment in the airport to continue The figures showed […] The post Maastricht Aachen Airport Celebrates 40% Increase in Air Freight in 2025 appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
The nature of the recommendations made by Boeing and the FAA in 2011 may have allowed UPS Flight 2976 to crash over 14 years later.
Virgin Australia has extended its Pets in Cabin trial through June 30, 2026, citing higher than expected bookings… The post Virgin Australia extends Pets in Cabin trial to June 2026 after strong demand appeared first on AeroTime.