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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...
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
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.
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The United States (US) has approved the start of American Airlines flights to Venezuela through its regional subsidiary… The post US approves start of American Airlines flights to Venezuela via Envoy Air appeared first on AeroTime.
Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan exclave on March 5, 2026, injuring two civilians and damaging infrastructure at a local airport,… The post Iranian drones strike Azerbaijan airport in Nakhchivan, injuring two appeared first on AeroTime.
The government in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has expressed a desire to purchase 120 Airbus aircraft after a state visit from Friedrich Merz. The German chancellor announced this development on Feb. 25 after a state visit to Beijing. The Chancellor’s State Visit to China In a statement, Merz disclosed the estimated number of […] The post China Plans Purchase of 120 Airbus Aircraft After Merz State Visit appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Published at 0200PST / 1000GMT 05MAR26AirAsia from late-May 2026 plans to launch Kuala Lumpur – Wuhan route, last served by AirAsia X until 2020. The airline plans to serve this route 4 times weekly from 22MAY26, with Airbus A320neo aircraft.AK150 KUL1810 – 2305WUH 32N x246AK151 WUH0005 – 0510KUL 32N x357
Two Iranian drones crossed into Azerbaijani airspace and struck Nakhchivan International Airport, injuring two people and causing damage to civilian infrastructure, according to Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry. The incident occurred near the Iranian border in the Nakhchivan exclave, roughly 10 kilometers from Iranian territory. According to Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry, two drones entered the country’s airspace and […]
Qantas' extra daily A380 service to London Heathrow is a one-off, with no return flight available, raising questions about the airline's true motives.
Published at 0100PST / 0900GMT 05MAR26 Aero Dili during Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch service to Australia and Malaysia, on board Airbus A319 or A320 aircraft. Based on available flights for reservations on the airline’s website, the airline plans to launch Kuala Lumpur on 28MAR26, Darwin on 24MAY26, at the earliest.Dili – Darwin eff 24MAY26 2 weekly8G271 DIL0800 – 0945DRW 32S 78G277 DIL1415 – 1600DRW 32S 28G272 DRW1030 – 1115DIL 32S 78G278 DRW1645 – 1730DIL 32S 2Dili – Kuala
Dubai, Paris, and London Heathrow will deal with enormous numbers of Boeing 777 departures this year.
A decline close to 69% marked Singapore Airlines’ net profit for the third quarter ending Dec. 31, revealing how the absence of extraordinary earnings and mounting expenses overshadowed solid core operations despite high passenger numbers. One-Time Gains Fade From Results Falling short of last year’s S$1.63 billion, the nation’s airline logged a net gain of […] The post Singapore Airlines Profit Declines as Costs Hit Earnings appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
A significant rise in Asia-Europe flight costs has caused issues globally. New, sudden price jumps follow reduced availability after disruptions hit major transit zones. Not every sign of global air travel strain shows up on departure screens — sometimes it appears when standard seats vanish and prices spike within extended travel plans. Fare Cliffs Show […] The post Asia–Europe Flight Costs Rise After Gulf Disruption Cuts Long-Haul Supply appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
The narrowbody aircraft is the carrier’s second-largest in terms of capacity.
Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 05MAR26Saudia at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season plans to increase Riyadh – Kozhikode service, on board 188-seater Airbus A321neo. The Skyteam member from 29MAR26 will increase service from 6 to 7 weekly.SV712 RUH0115 – 0900CCJ 321 DSV713 CCJ1000 – 1240RUH 321 D
Which airlines seem to hit customer satisfaction every time and why? The post The Top Rated Airlines; What’s Driving Customer Satisfaction? appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Published at 2300PST 04MAR26 / 0700GMT 05MAR26Starlux Airlines in the last few days further expanded planned A350-1000 operations on Taipei Taoyuan – Tokyo Narita route. The airline previously filed 2nd daily A350-1000 flight (JX802/803) from 01MAY26 to 31MAY26, however this has since been expanded to 03APR26 – 15JUN26.JX800 TPE0830 – 1255NRT 351 DJX802 TPE1040 – 1505NRT 351 DJX804 TPE1500 – 1925NRT 339 DJX801 NRT1410 – 1650TPE 351 DJX803 NRT1620 – 1900TPE 351 DJX805 NRT2040 – 2320TPE 339 D
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Malaysia Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Airbus A330neo, with the aircraft touching down in Kuala Lumpur… The post Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its tenth A330neo, eyes Australasia growth appeared first on AeroTime.