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FAA moves to scale back peak operations at Chicago O’Hare, prompting schedule adjustments as airlines respond to capacity concerns.
On Feb. 26, 2026, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an immediately effective airworthiness directive (AD) requiring airlines to inspect 156 U.S.-registered Boeing 757s fitted with scimitar blended winglets. Boeing 757 Issues Boeing 757 aircraft issues centre on the ageing fleet’s maintenance needs, engine reliability concerns and structural fatigue. With many 757s in service for […] The post The FAA Orders Boeing 757s to Be Checked appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Southwest tweaks its assigned seating plan after customer backlash, adding bin space and refining boarding as it adjusts to a post-open seating.
Airlines are making a surprising move that's leaving some luxury travellers in the lurch. What's behind this shift?
The abrupt escalation of conflict involving Iran, United States and Israel has triggered one of the most severe aviation disruptions in recent memory, leaving hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or rerouted around the world. The crisis began when coordinated strikes in and around Iran prompted a cascade of airspace closures across the Middle East […]
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The region's air travel infrastructure has come to a halt.
New US-based airline, Magnifica Air, unveiled the first of four aircraft to join its fleet. Set to begin operations in 2027, the Airbus ACJ321neo will be the first aircraft in the fleet that will be exclusively for the airline’s “Private Class” cabin category for launch service. What is Magnifica Air? Magnifica Air is a Florida-based luxury airline […] The post Magnifica Air Reveals First Aircraft to Join Its Fleet appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Thirty-five Belgian tourists have been left stranded in Phuket, Thailand, after escalating tensions involving Iran triggered airspace closures across parts of the Middle East, leading to the cancellation of their return flight via Dubai. The group was due to depart Phuket late on 28 February on an Emirates flight connecting through Dubai before continuing to […]
AirAsia X will return to Europe with a route connecting three countries. Starting June 26th, the airline will launch the Kuala Lumpur – Bahrain – London Gatwick route and vice versa, which will operate daily on Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a capacity for 367 passengers. AirAsia X has traffic rights for all legs, including Kuala […] The post February routes roundup: AirAsia X resumes flights to London after a 14-year hiatus appeared first on Flightradar24 Blog.
The carrier appears to be following a similar practice to that of Southwest Airlines and others
Soon, the airline's passengers will be able to enjoy high-speed connectivity at 35,000 feet in the air, as they would on the ground!
Soon, the airline's passengers will be able to enjoy high-speed connectivity at 35,000 feet in the air, as they would on the ground!
The carrier continues to expand its network.
The carrier has now taken delivery of almost 20 A350s.
Emirates' Airbus A380s have many different configurations. The most notable layout, for now at least, is its non-first-class, two-class, 615-seater. This Gulf giant has 15 airframes with that capacity. The low-premium layout has 58 seats in business (versus 76 with its other superjumbos) and a whopping 557 seats in economy (compared to 322 to 429 with its other configs).
Attorney states that an engine separating from aircraft wing on takeoff cannot be seen as an accident, but rather a failure by companies responsible.
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Sweden’s armed forces have said they have confirmed that a drone neutralized near the French aircraft carrier Charles… The post Sweden says drone near carrier Charles de Gaulle launched from Russian spy ship appeared first on AeroTime.