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A Growing Force: Which Airlines Fly the COMAC C909 in 2026?
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Airbus vs Boeing: How the Commercial Aircraft Battle Played Out in 2025
he long-running rivalry between Airbus and Boeing once again defined the commercial aviation landscape in 2025. While both manufacturers ended the year in far stronger shape than during the pandemic recovery years, the story behind the numbers shows two very different paths to success — and a clear divide between [read more] The post Airbus vs Boeing: How the Commercial Aircraft Battle Played Out in 2025 appeared first on UK Aviation News.
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Thai Airways receives first of 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft for fleet expansion
Thai Airways welcomed its first Airbus A321neo aircraft on December 25, 2025, marking the beginning of a significant… The post Thai Airways receives first of 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft for fleet expansion appeared first on AeroTime.
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Airlines We Lost 2025
Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. It’s once again time to look at the airlines we lost in 2025. There was a little internal controversy here on one airline that I decided to leave out. Should Air Wisconsin have been included? After all, its bones have now been sold again, and...
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US military awards Boeing $2.7 billion contract for Apache support services
The US Army has awarded Boeing a $2.7 billion contract relating to post-production support services for Apache helicopters,… The post US military awards Boeing $2.7 billion contract for Apache support services appeared first on AeroTime.
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Press Release: Ontario airport’s visitor pass program nears 100,000 users
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approaching a major milestone with its innovative ONT+ Visitor Pass Program, which is on track to surpass 100,000 registered users – a significant achievement that underscores both the program’s popularity and ONT’s leadership in reimagining the airport experience. Launched in 2022, ONT+ is a free digital visitor pass program that allows non-ticketed visitors to... The post Press Release: Ontario airport’s visitor pass program nears 100,
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The David Neeleman Interview
Recorded on-stage at our recent Skift Aviation Forum, Gordon sits down with aviation legend David Neeleman. In this fast-paced discussion, few topics are left on the table, as we hear Neeleman's views on everything from the health of the U.S. airline industry to sustainable aviation fuels. For details of upcoming Skift events, visit live.skift.com Listen […]
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December routes roundup: Finnair adds Australia to its route map
Finnair has announced the launch of its first regular route to Australia, marking its first-ever entry into Oceania, a market currently served by only two European airlines. Flights will begin on October 26th, 2026, and will operate daily with Airbus A350-900 aircraft configured for 278 passengers, flying the Helsinki-Bangkok-Melbourne route and vice versa. In addition […] The post December routes roundup: Finnair adds Australia to its route map appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
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Press Release: Brussels Airlines offers regional cuisine on Africa flights
As of January 2026, Brussels Airlines will offer meals inspired by its sub-Saharan African network on long-haul flights from Africa to Brussels. Brussels Airlines is the Africa expert within the Lufthansa Group, serving no fewer than 18 destinations in the region. By offering regional cuisine, Brussels Airlines aims to make even more passengers feel at... The post Press Release: Brussels Airlines offers regional cuisine on Africa flights appeared first on Runway Girl.
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Bristol Airport – Plane Spotting Guide
Bristol Airport sits at Lulsgate in the hills south of the city, serving the wider…
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Crystal ball gazing for 2026
Happy New Yearto all readers of 3rd Level New Zealand May 2026 be a good year for you and all those you loveFor the last time I sit in my non-airline industry armchair I once again turn my mind to the crystal ball and gaze into what might happen to our regional airlines in the year ahead. The domestic airline industry continues to struggle... Overall, I think
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A Year in Review: 12 Months That Shaped UK Aviation and Aerospace
The past 12 months have marked a decisive period for the UK’s aviation and aerospace sectors. What began as cautious optimism has evolved into renewed confidence, record demand and long-term strategic investment. Airlines have rebuilt networks, manufacturers have increased output, and sustainability has moved from aspiration to action. Below is [read more] The post A Year in Review: 12 Months That Shaped UK Aviation and Aerospace appeared first on UK Aviation News.
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Ryanair slows growth across former Yugoslav markets in 2026
Ryanair has adopted a notably restrained approach to growth across the former Yugoslav markets in 2026, marking a clear departure from the aggressive expansion strategies it pursued in previous years. Unlike earlier periods, when the Irish low cost carrier rapidly scaled operations by capitalising on Wizz Air’s challenges and capacity restraints, Ryanair’s plans for the coming year point to consolidation, although the carrier may yet schedule new routes and capacity growth. At this point, the ai
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British Airways offers Hearlo app to remove communication barriers
Sometimes, airlines make laudable passenger experience improvements with very little fanfare. And so it is with British Airways, which recently partnered with Hearlo to remove communication barriers in the air and on the ground for anyone facing hearing disabilities or speech challenges. Under a partnership revealed on 3 December — the International Day of Persons... The post British Airways offers Hearlo app to remove communication barriers appeared first on Runway Girl.
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Press Release: CALC orders 30 additional A320neo Family aircraft
China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC) has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft to satisfy strong demand for the aircraft from its customer base. The agreement is the fifth order with Airbus, bringing the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by CALC to 282, of which 203 are A320neo... The post Press Release: CALC orders 30 additional A320neo Family aircraft appeared first on Runway Girl.
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Air Serbia overtakes JAT’s 1987 passenger record
Air Serbia handled over 4.531.000 passengers within a single calendar year on Sunday, December 28, overtaking the annual passenger record set by its predecessor JAT Yugoslav Airlines in 1987. “This result is particularly significant considering that JAT at the time operated in a much larger market. After nearly four decades, Air Serbia, as the successor of this company, proudly writes a new chapter in the history of Serbian aviation, based on long-term vision and sustainable development", the co
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2025 - The NZ airline scene in review
On the 1st of January I made some predictions of what might be this year... you can read them here... https://3rdlevelnz.blogspot.com/2025/01/crystal-ball-gazing-for-2025.html2025 proved to be a year out of the bag with a number of changes as the smaller operators continue to struggle in the turbulent regional skies and the major players start to heated up the competition. Here's what
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Air Travel Statistics 2025 | Aviation Analysis
What were the biggest aviation milestones of 2025, and what do they signal for the year ahead? From the busiest day for global air capacity to routes operating more than 100 flights a day, plus the fastest-growing airlines and the airports expanding their networks, our data provides the answers.
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Flightradar24 Picks Year-End Aviation Movies
Airports at the end of the year are a special place. Everyone is tired, slightly overpacked, and emotionally invested in being somewhere else. It’s no wonder filmmakers keep returning to aviation as the perfect setting for drama and heartfelt reunions. The Flightradar24 Cinephile Division brings you a smorgasbord of airport adjacent movies to binge watch […] The post Flightradar24 Picks Year-End Aviation Movies appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
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Loganair launches Tartan sale offering discounts across its network
Scottish regional airline Loganair (LM/LOG) has launched its Tartan sale today offering discounts of 17% on flights across its network making 2026 the perfect year for a staycation in the UK. The sale runs from today, 29th of December 2025 through to the 8th January 2026 and gives passengers the [read more] The post Loganair launches Tartan sale offering discounts across its network appeared first on UK Aviation News.