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The $2 Billion Headache: Why Boeing’s T-7A Red Hawk Is Under Fire
The aircraft program is certainly being targeted by critics.
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Qantas U-Turns On Payout Refusal After Passenger Covered In Projectile Vomit
Qantas reverses compensation refusal after passenger hit by inflight biohazard, spotlighting airline duty of care, claims handling, and cabin hygiene.
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Why Did Boeing Build The 777X With Dimmable Windows?
The feature also appears on the Boeing 787.
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AirAsia X launches Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London route, names Bahrain first global hub
AirAsia X (AAX) has unveiled a major expansion of its long-haul network with the launch of a new Kuala Lumpur–Bahrain–London Gatwick (KUL-BAH-LGW) service, positioning Bahrain as its first strategic hub outside Asia. Announced in Manama, the route will commence on 26 June 2026 and represents AAX’s second Fifth Freedom operation, enabling the airline to carry […]
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Aena Group handles 25.8 million passengers in January as growth moderates in Spain
Aena Group airports recorded 25.83 million passengers in January 2026, up 3.3% year-on-year, while aircraft movements declined 0.7% to 221,194 operations. Freight volumes reached 115,876 tonnes, a strong 7.1% increase, marking a record January for cargo across the network. Spain: Slower Growth Momentum Across Aena’s 46 airports and two heliports in Spain, traffic reached 20.3 […]
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Fraport reports strong passenger growth in January 2026
Fraport began 2026 with solid traffic gains across its global airport portfolio, led by continued growth at Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Frankfurt handled 4.1 million passengers in January, up 4.9% year-on-year. Cargo volumes rose 1.2% to 150,044 metric tonnes, while aircraft movements increased 1.1% to 31,284 takeoffs and landings. Maximum takeoff weights edged up 0.6% to […]
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IndiGo flight delayed at Kolkata international airport after hoax bomb threat
The IndiGo flight 6E3074 from Kolkata to Shillong on Saturday, Feb. 14, was delayed after a hoax bomb threat was found inside the aircraft. One of the flight crew members found the threat 15 minutes before the scheduled time. Hoax bomb threat on Indigo flight A hoax bomb threat was reported on an IndiGo flight […] The post IndiGo flight delayed at Kolkata international airport after hoax bomb threat appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.
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What Are The Benefits Of Flying The Airbus A380 Over The Boeing 747?
While the Boeing 747 was designed as a cargo-first aircraft, the A380 was designed from the ground up as a dedicated passenger transport.
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Southwest Airlines Sued After Wheelchair User Allegedly 'Abandoned' In Atlanta Airport Restroom
A 64-year-old wheelchair user claims she was left alone in an airport restroom for an extended period, sparking a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines.
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How Many Fighter Jets Are In The United States Air Force?
The USAF operates about 1,400 active fighter and attack jets, blending legacy aircraft with stealth fighters to maintain global air dominance.
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How Safran’s Newest $330M Investment Will Solve Airbus A320 Supply Chain Hurdles
The manufacturer supplies key components to the A320 program.
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EasyJet Under Fire After NHS Doctor Denied Boarding Despite Bag Fitting In Sizer
NHS doctor denied easyJet boarding over bag dispute sparks debate on strict baggage rules, airline enforcement, and low-cost carrier policies.
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The Last Trijet In America With Commercial Passenger Service
The Boeing 727 played an important role in the early days of jet-powered commercial aviation.
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Before ETOPS: The Ambitious Twin-Engine L-1011 That Never Flew
The twin-engine L-1011 was studied long before ETOPS reshaped aviation. Here’s why Lockheed’s TwinStar concept never flew. The Lockheed L-1011 TriStar is remembered as one of the most technologically ambitious widebodies of its era. Its quiet cabin, advanced autoland capability, and distinctive S-duct made it one of the most recognizable airliners of the 1970s and […] The post Before ETOPS: The Ambitious Twin-Engine L-1011 That Never Flew appeared first on Avgeekery.
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Brussels Airport reports strong start to 2026 with passenger and cargo growth
Brussels Airport began 2026 with solid growth in both passenger traffic and cargo volumes, despite winter weather disruptions. In January, the airport handled 1,601,051 passengers, a 5.5% increase compared to January 2025. Arrivals were particularly strong following the end of the Christmas holidays, and additional flights were accommodated due to weather-related diversions from Dutch airports. […]
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Eurowings flight aborts landing in Palma amid severe storm conditions
Severe winds from Storm “Nils” caused significant disruption in Mallorca on 12 February, including a dramatic aborted landing at Palma de Mallorca Airport involving Eurowings flight EW7580 from Hamburg. During final approach, the Airbus A320 aircraft, tail number 9H-EWB, was visibly destabilised by strong crosswinds and turbulence. Video footage shows the plane rocking from side […]
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GCAP Excalibur Testbed Breaks Cover with New Fighter-Style Nose
The Boeing 757 Excalibur Flight Test Aircraft began its latest series of test flights last week sporting a brand new radome grafted onto its nose, along with new fuselage fairings. The Boeing 757-200, formerly a passenger aircraft for a number of airlines, completed its first modification phase in late 2024 and undertook a short program […]
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Delta Orlando–Amsterdam flight diverts to Dublin after mid-Atlantic medical emergency
Delta Air Lines Airbus A330-900, tail number N412DX, operating flight DL90 from Orlando International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, diverted to Dublin Airport on 14 February 2026 following a serious mid-Atlantic medical emergency. More than seven hours into the overnight crossing, a passenger required urgent medical attention that could not wait until arrival in Amsterdam. The […]
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Here’s How Much More Range The Airbus A350-1000ULR Has Compared To The Boeing 777X
The aircraft has exceptional ultra-long-range capabilities.
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Emirates Ends Flights to Algeria Amidst UAE-Algeria Fractures
Emirates has confirmed it will stop flights to Algeria, with the last service EK757 set to leave Algiers on Feb. 3, 2027. The Dubai-based airline made the announcement after Algeria started the process of ending its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, though it confirmed current flights remain unaffected and passengers should proceed […] The post Emirates Ends Flights to Algeria Amidst UAE-Algeria Fractures appeared first on Travel Radar - Aviation News.