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NBAA-BACE Comes to New Orleans in 2028
Business aviation convention to be held at convention center and Louis Armstrong airport.
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Trendsetter? How This Airline Introduced A Brand-New Cabin To The World Over 2 Decades Ago
In 1992, a single airline challenged the industry's rigid class structure with a cabin that sat between economy and business.
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Emirates' 1st Flight On The Massive 569-Seat Airbus A380 Starts Next Month
The first passenger-carrying service on the new 569-seater will take place next month, marking a significant shift in Emirates' fleet.
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Exclusive Interview: Turkish Airlines Chair Reveals Secrets Behind $2.2B Profit Success
The carrier exceeded its operational expectations last year, resulting in billions of dollars of profit.
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The Real Reason Why Quadjets Could Go Back Into Production
Quadjets are icons of the aviation world, and most of them are slowly being phased out, but could we see them return?
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This London Airport’s New Policy Upsets Passengers: Is It Necessary?
The new pick-up/drop-off fees at Southend have been controversial. But do ongoing pandemic-era headwinds justify them?
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"Technical Issues" Delay UK Bound Middle East Repatriation Flight
The UK government provided passengers with complimentary overnight accommodation, and the flight safely landed back in Britain the following morning.
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Delta Announces Executive Leadership Changes; John Laughter to Retire After 30-Year Career
March 5, 2026 Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced several executive leadership changes as the company prepares for the retirement of longtime operations leader John Laughter. Laughter, Executive Vice President, Chief of Operations and President of Delta TechOps, will retire on April 30 after more than 30 years with the airline. He began his […]
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Air Tahiti Nui announces the opening of a direct route between Tahiti and Australia
PAPEETE, French Polynesia, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Air Tahiti Nui continues to develop its international network and announces the launch of new direct service between Papeete and Sydney (PPT–SYD). This new service forms part of the airline’s strategy to sustainably strengthen French Polynesia’s connectivity with major regional hubs across the South Pacific. The inaugural flight is scheduled for […]
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Finnair reports higher passenger numbers and improved load factor in February
Finnair carried 904,400 passengers in February 2026, representing a 6.9% increase compared with the same month last year, when industrial action constrained operations. Capacity and traffic growth The airline’s capacity (ASK) increased 4.8% year-on-year, largely reflecting the end of last year’s labour disruptions and additional frequencies to key destinations including Osaka, Tokyo, and Dallas, as […]
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Norwegian Group reports strong February demand with high load factors
The Norwegian Air Shuttle Group recorded solid passenger demand in February 2026, carrying 1.6 million passengers across its airlines. The main carrier transported 1.32 million passengers, while regional subsidiary Widerøe carried 298,000, reflecting healthy demand despite the traditionally quieter winter period. Norwegian: High load factor despite lower capacity In February, Norwegian’s capacity (ASK) declined 5% […]
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500 Lufthansa Passengers Confined To Parked Planes Overnight
On Thursday, February 19th, hundreds of travelers had to sleep inside parked aircraft at Munich Airport - the result of delays, heavy snowfall, and an unavailability of bus drivers to shuttle them back to the airport from remote stands.According to The Independent, some 500 travellers had to spend the night like this after six late-night flight cancellations.
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Aurigny Reports 6.5 Million Pound Loss Amid Concerns
Following a £6.5 million deficit in 2024, Guernsey’s government-run airline, Aurigny Air Services, finds itself under fresh review by officials and residents alike. Though created to serve essential transport needs, questions now arise about its durability beyond public duty. This follows its sole owner describing the results as “not satisfactory,” with concerns emerging about the […] The post Aurigny Reports 6.5 Million Pound Loss Amid Concerns appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Delta announces leadership changes as John Laughter concludes distinguished 30-year career
Delta announces leadership updates, including Peter Carter promoted to President and Dan Janki named Chief Operating Officer following the retirement of longtime operations leader John Laughter.Erik Snell appointed Chief Financial Officer and Ranjan Goswami named Chief Marketing and Product Officer, as the company strengthens its executive team to support long‑term growth.Alain Bellemare adds role of Chairman of Delta TechOps, with Carter, Janki, Snell and Goswami all reporting directly to CEO E
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Belfast International Airport increases drop-off charges by 66%
Belfast International Airport has announced that it will increase drop-off charges from Monday, March 9. Anyone dropping off or picking up passengers will need to pay the increased fee for stays of under 10 minutes in the airport’s drop-off area. Increase in Drop-off Charges Earlier, people who came to the airport on bikes paid just […] The post Belfast International Airport increases drop-off charges by 66% appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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Here’s How Much More Range The Boeing 787-9 Has Compared To The 787-10 Dreamliner
The Boeing 787-9 offers roughly 1,200 nautical miles more range than the 787-10.
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The Last Passenger 747-400 in America End of an Era
For more than half a century, the Boeing 747 has ruled the long-haul skies. With its pronounced upper fuselage, four powerful engines, and enormous range, it became one of the most recognizable aircraft ever built. Generations of travelers crossed oceans aboard what many proudly called the “Queen of the Skies.” But time moves on in aviation. Most passenger 747s have now been retired, replaced by more efficient twin-engine widebodies. Today, only a handful remain in passenger service worldwide, a
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The United B777-200s Are Living on Borrowed Time
There is no other airplane in the US quite like it. United’s B777-200s in the domestic configuration are massive passenger haulers meant for high-demand routes, and they have done that job well for over 30 years. But now, Pratt & Whitney engine issues seem to be coming to a head, and many of these planes...
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China United Expands Vientiane Network in NS26
Published at 0300PST / 1100GMT 05MAR26China United Airlines during Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch 2 new routes to Vientiane in Laos, with service from Ordos and Wenzhou scheduled.Ordos – Vientiane eff 29MAR26 2 weekly 737-800KN827 DSN2000 – 2255VTE 737 47KN828 VTE1350 – 1900DSN 737 47Wenzhou – Vientiane eff 11MAR26 2 weekly 737-800 (schedule below eff 01APR26)KN825 WNZ2010 – 2255VTE 737 35KN826 VTE1350 – 1820WNZ 737 35
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Heads of Aviation Meet in Rio for Routes Americas 2026
From March 3-5, 2026, aviation representatives land in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for Routes Americas. The focus points of the meetings will vary between new route developments and the future of regional aviation. Routes Americas Program The convention will take place at RIOgaleão Airport, the largest airport in Rio. The passenger volume of the airport […] The post Heads of Aviation Meet in Rio for Routes Americas 2026 appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.