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Picture of the Day: Feb. 4, 2026
Taking off on the hundredth anniversary of the first aerial crossing of Lake Geneva in 1910 by the Swiss aviator Armand Dufaux.
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AOPA President Stepping Down
Organization to look for new leader based near headquarters.
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Virgin Atlantic Expands Manchester – Orlando Service in 3Q26
Published at 0900PST / 1700GMT 04FEB26 Virgin Atlantic in the third quarter of 2026 schedules service expansion on Manchester – Orlando route, as Aer Lingus discontinues all Trans-Atlantic service to/from Manchester from 01APR26. The Skyteam member from 18JUL26 to 29AUG26 plans to operate 19 weekly flights instead of 12, with one-way capacity being increased from 4232 seats to 6080 seats per week. Additional service to be operated by A330-300.VS075 MAN0915 – 1345MCO 333 14VS139 MAN0915 – 13
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This 2018 Lancair LX7-20 Is a High-Performance ‘AircraftForSale’ Top Pick
Turbine reliability and blistering 285-knot cruise provide reimagined cross-country flying experience.
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Avro Lancaster B.VII NX611 ‘Just Jane’ – Restoration Update 253
The latest restoration update on Avro Lancaster NX611 “Just Jane” details ongoing structural work, a collaborative wing program with France, and progress toward long-term preservation.
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How to Interview a Flight School
Ask essential questions before spending time and money on training with a mom-and-pop program.
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Unexpected Wildlife Management Forces Pilot’s Quick Thinking
Routine flight turns into an unexpected learning experience.
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Air China Expands Lufthansa Latin America Codeshare in 1Q26
Published at 0400PST / 1200GMT 04FEB26Air China since late-January 2026 expanded partnership with Lufthansa, covering additional points in Latin America. Recently implemented codeshare routes include the following.Air China operated by LufthansaFrankfurt – BogotaFrankfurt – Rio de Janeiro GaleaoFrankfurt – San Jose (Costa Rica)Munich – Sao Paulo Guarulhos
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Help Cranky Do a Little Research
This year, I’m working with a college student from Northwestern, Noah, to learn more about how you consume Cranky Flier and what changes might be good or bad… or at least worth thinking about. And now, you can help Noah. One of the things he plans on doing is conducting short (~15 minute) interviews with...
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Advancing air cargo in a dynamic world: IATA
Brendan Sullivan is Global Head of Cargo at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Global trade is being… The post Advancing air cargo in a dynamic world: IATA appeared first on AeroTime.
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AirBorneo orders eight ATR–600 turboprops to renew East Malaysia rural air services
AirBorneo has signed a firm order with ATR for eight new turboprop aircraft—five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s—with purchase rights for four additional units. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029 and will support the modernisation of Malaysia’s Rural Air Services (RAS) network across Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan. The order underpins AirBorneo’s fleet renewal […]
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JAL expands reach into Serbia and Croatia
NEWS FLASHJapan Airlines (JAL) has expanded its presence onto the Serbian and Croatian markets by adding its flight numbers and designator code onto Qatar Airways’ flights between Doha, Belgrade and Zagreb. JAL maintains a daily service between Tokyo Haneda and Doha, which connects onto the morning outbound departures from the Qatari capital to both Belgrade and Zagreb.There are now six codeshare partners on Qatar Airways’ service to the Serbian capital including Malaysia Airlines, Air Serbia, S
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Aeromexico Resumes Tegucigalpa Palmerola Service in late-1Q26
Published at 0000PST / 0800GMT 04FEB26Aeromexico in late-March 2026 plans to resume Mexico City – Tegucigalpa Palmerola route, last served until October 2023. The Skyteam member will offer 4 weekly flights from 19MAR26.AM2696 MEX1140 – 1405XPL E90 x236AM2697 XPL1505 – 1745MEX E90 x236
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Video Podcast: Sayonara, Jetstar Japan
On this week’s Australian Aviation Podcast, Jake and David look at what’s next for Jetstar Japan as it prepares for new ownership – and new branding.
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Chilled New York City
Ice in the Hudson River hugged the shore of Manhattan amid a deep freeze.
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Canadian Transport Minister Will “Not Interfere” With The US’ Threat To Decertify Aircraft
Cooler heads prevail across the border.
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Breeze Airways May/June 2026 Network Additions – 01FEB26
Published at 1700PST 03FEB26 / 0100GMT 04FEB26 Breeze Airways last week announced network additions for summer 2026 season, including international service to Nassau. General network additions opened for bookings since last week as follows.Charleston SC – Atlantic City eff 06MAY26 2 weekly A220-300Columbus OH – Greenville/Spartanburg eff 08MAY26 2 weekly A220-300Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood – Huntsville eff 12JUN26 2 weekly A220-300Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood – Pensacola eff 07MAY26 2 weekly A22
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Why Security Helicopters Are Buzzing The Bay Area This Week
The helicopters are being used for aerial surveys.