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Published at 1400PST / 2200GMT 17FEB26Aer Lingus during Northern summer 2026 season plans to launch new service to the UK, with Emerald Airlines ATR72 aircraft set to operate Dublin – Inverness route. From 21MAY26, this route will be served twice weekly.EI3372 DUB1320 – 1500INV AT7 47EI3373 INV1530 – 1705DUB AT7 47
Canada-US flying continues to drop as Canadians choose alternative destinations.
New FAA rule requires airlines to certify merit-based pilot hiring—how will it shape recruitment, safety, and the pipeline?
Loganair announced four new direct routes connecting to Jersey Islands. These four routes are distributed to major airports across the UK and in Europe from direct flights going to Jersey, and are expected to run through the summer months, towards the end of May and into June of 2026. The Regional Connection Deputy Kirsten Morel […] The post Loganair Adds Four New Direct Routes to Jersey appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
Published at 1300PST / 2100GMT 17FEB26Aeroflot Russian Airlines at the launch of Northern summer 2026 season is adjusting service on Sochi – Istanbul route, currently operated by Rossiya Sukhoi SuperJet. From 29MAR26, Aeroflot mainline will operate this route with Airbus A320 aircraft once a day.SU640 AER1340 – 1535IST 32A 347SU640 AER1340 – 1545IST 32A x347SU641 IST1710 – 1900AER 32A D
Wilmington lease application led to questions over whether an airport could reject a tenant.
Published at 1200PST / 2000GMT 17FEB26Kenya Airways in recent schedule update extended the triangle routing of Nairobi – Paris Charles de Gaulle – Amsterdam – Nairobi route into the second quarter of 2026. From 01APR26 to 24JUN26, this routing will be served once a week.KQ164 NBO0830 – 1610CDG1740 – 1855AMS2035 – 0610+1NBO 788 3The airline continues to serve Amsterdam and Paris overall on daily basis. Nairobi – Amsterdam 6 weekly 787-8 (1 daily from 01JUL26)KQ116 NBO0840 – 1600AMS 788 x3KQ117 AM
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Louisiana’s John Miller unveils a bold plan to buy and revive Spirit Airlines, transform its model, and build a major New Orleans hub via a P3 bid.
Another sale of one of Air France's last remaining Airbus A318 'Baby Bus' marks the end of an era for this distinctive jet.
Published at 1100PST / 1900GMT 17FEB26 AJet in Northern summer 2026 season further expands service to Germany, as the latest addition features nonstop Sivas – Cologne/Bonn route. The carrier’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft will serve this route once a week from 08JUL26 to 09SEP26. VF1071 VAS1755 – 2110CGN 73H 3VF1072 CGN2210 – 0310+1VAS 73H 3
New aluminum tags commemorate Lufthansa’s “Berlin.”
United Airlines holds a unique distinction in its fleet, operating an aircraft that no other US airline does.
Brussels Airport is likely to be closed to departing flights on Thursday, 12 March 2026, as Belgium’s major trade unions have called a nationwide general strike and demonstration spanning all sectors, including transport and airport operations. A formal 24-hour strike notice has been issued for that date, enabling widespread participation by workers across the country. […]
Croatia Airlines has introduced new cabin crew uniforms as part of a comprehensive brand refresh under the campaign slogan “In Your Direction.” The initiative forms part of a wider transformation programme that includes fleet modernisation, a refreshed visual identity and a renewed focus on the passenger experience. Rather than using professional models, the campaign features […]
Published at 1000PST / 1800GMT 17FEB26AJet in June 2026 plans to launch new domestic route, where the airline schedules Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen – Edremit inaugural on 01JUN26. The airline plans to serve this route once a day with a mix of AJet and Turkish Airlines’ Airbus A320 and 737 MAX 8.VF3364 SAW1235 – 1330EDO EQV x125VF3364 SAW1300 – 1355EDO EQV 125 VF3365 EDO1440 – 1545SAW EQV x5VF3365 EDO1445 – 1550SAW EQV 5
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Carriers could face a federal investigation if they do not comply.
Warsaw Chopin Airport opened 2026 with double-digit growth, handling 1,748,191 passengers in January — a 12% year-on-year increase and one of the strongest starts in its recent history. A total of 14,444 passenger flight operations were recorded during the month. The busiest day fell on Sunday, 4 January, when 67,295 travellers passed through the airport. […]