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airBaltic has taken delivery of its 54th A220-300 registered YL-BTD, marking the second delivery of the year, following a record January 2026 performance.

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Major Boost for Jersey: Loganair Adds Paris, Dublin and UK Routes for Summer 2026 Loganair expands travel options from Jersey with the addition of new summer 2026 routes to Norwich, East Midlands, Dublin, and Paris Charles de Gaulle.

Loganair expands travel options from Jersey with the addition of four new summer 2026 routes to Norwich, East Midlands, Dublin, and Paris Charles de Gaulle.

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Heathrow Targets 5.6% Sustainable Aviation Fuel in 2026 – Surpassing UK Mandate Heathrow Airport has accelerated its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) incentive program, exceeding the government mandate and targetting a 5.6% SAF uplift for 2026.

Heathrow Airport has accelerated its Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) 2026 program, exceeding the government mandate and targetting a 5.6% SAF uplift for 2026.

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Air Canada Posts Record Q4 2025 Results, Eyes Strong 2026 Growth Air Canada closed out 2025 with impressive financial results, amid shifting market conditions. The airline projects further growth for Q1 2026.

Air Canada closed out 2025 with impressive financial results, amid shifting market conditions. The airline has provided its outlook for further growth across 2026.

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Lufthansa Opens Bookings for Boeing 787-9 Allegris Business Class After overcoming certification hurdles, Lufthansa has announced that Allegris Business Class seats on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner are now open for booking.

After overcoming certification hurdles, Lufthansa has announced that Allegris Business Class seats on its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner are now open for booking.

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Air India Expands Cabin Upgrades to Key Routes for Summer 2026 Air India has announced plans to roll out aircraft with brand-new, retrofitted, or upgraded cabin interiors on several key long-haul routes for summer 2026.

Air India has announced plans to roll out aircraft with brand-new, retrofitted, or upgraded cabin interiors on several key long-haul routes for its Northern Summer 2026 schedule.

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Jet2 Bans Two Passengers for Life After Violent Inflight Brawl Forces Diversion Two men have had a lifetime ban imposed by Jet2 after their violent inflight brawl on a Manchester-bound flight from Antalya forced a diversion to Brussels.

Two men have had a lifetime ban imposed by Jet2 after their violent inflight brawl on a Manchester-bound flight from Antalya forced a diversion to Brussels on 12 February.

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FAA Cracks Down on DEI: Merit-Based Pilot Hiring Becomes Mandatory for U.S. Airlines The FAA is implementing a new mandatory "Operations Specification" (OpSpec), requiring all commercial airlines to formally commit to merit-based hiring for pilots.

The FAA is implementing a new mandatory "Operations Specification" (OpSpec), requiring all commercial airlines to formally commit to merit-based hiring for pilots, reducing the potential influence of DEI preference.

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Brussels Airport Sees Passenger and Cargo Increases in January Brussels Airport saw a strong start to the year, with passenger numbers increasing 5.5% and cargo uplift rising 3.5% in January 2026.

Brussels Airport has seen a strong start to the year, with passenger numbers increasing 5.5% and cargo uplift rising 3.5% year-on-year in January 2026.

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Iberia Unveils Record Summer Expansion to Latin America Iberia is set for a record summer season in Latin America, offering a total of 3,354,159 seats, marking a 7.6% growth in capacity from last season.

Iberia is set for a record summer season in Latin America, offering a total of 3,354,159 seats, marking a 7.6% growth in capacity from last season.

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Turkish Airlines has officially commemorated the arrival of its 500th aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 in special livery featuring images of 100,000 employees.

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Severe snow and ice conditions severely impacted flight operations at major Paris airports over the weekend, with Charles de Gaulle (CDG) cancelling up to a third of flights.

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Air Tahiti Nui Appoints Lionel Guérin as Chief Executive Officer French Polynesian long-haul carrier Air Tahiti Nui has named Lionel Guérin as its new Chief Executive Officer effective from 11 February 2026

French Polynesian long-haul carrier Air Tahiti Nui has named Lionel Guérin as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective from 11 February 2026.

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AirAsia X to Begin Kuala Lumpur Services from London Gatwick AirAsia X will launch daily services between London Gatwick and Kuala Lumpur from 26 June 2026, marking the first direct connection since 2012.

AirAsia X will launch daily services between London Gatwick and Kuala Lumpur from 26 June 2026, marking the first direct connection since 2012.

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Dubai International Airport Breaks Records: 95.2 Million Passengers in Busiest Year Ever Dubai International Airport (DXB) achieved a historic milestone in 2025, welcoming a record-breaking 95.2 million passengers across the year.

Dubai International Airport (DXB) achieved a historic milestone in 2025, welcoming a record-breaking 95.2 million passengers across the year.

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Frontier Airlines Strikes Fleet Optimization Deal with AerCap Amid Broader Cost-Cutting Push In a move aimed at streamlining operations and bolstering financial efficiency, Frontier Airlines will return 24 A321neo aircraft early to lessor AerCap.

In a move aimed at streamlining operations and bolstering financial efficiency, Frontier Airlines will return 24 A321neo aircraft early to lessor AerCap.

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TSB Canada has issued an investigation update on last year’s Endeavor Air CRJ-900 landing accident at Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport, Ontario.

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Air Canada Orders Up to 16 Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft Air Canada furthers its international network growth push, announcing an order for 8 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft with options for 8 more.

Air Canada furthers its international network growth push, announcing an order for 8 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft with options for 8 more.

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Dublin Airport Passenger Cap Set to End as Cabinet Approves New Bill The Irish government has taken a major step toward eliminating the long-standing passenger cap at Dublin Airport.

The Irish government has taken a major step toward eliminating the long-standing passenger cap at Dublin Airport, a decision warmly welcomed by daa, the airport's operator.

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Three United Cabin Crew Injured After ATC Failed to Warn of Turbulence: NTSB Report The NTSB has found that ATC failure to warn of turbulence resulted in severe injuries to 3 cabin crew on United Airlines flight UA1890 in February 2024.

The NTSB has found that ATC failure to warn of turbulence resulted in severe injuries to 3 cabin crew aboard United flight UA1890 during the descent into Newark (EWR) in February 2024.

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Air Asia X Advances Global Expansion Strategy with Bahrain as a Key Hub AirAsia X (AAX) has reached a major milestone in its push for international growth, establishing Bahrain as a key strategic hub.

AirAsia X (AAX) has reached a major milestone in its push for international growth beyond Asia, establishing Bahrain as a key strategic hub.

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Wizz Air 2025: Record Passenger Numbers and a Refocused Network Wizz Air has closed 2025 with a record 68.6 million passengers, a marked improvement in operational reliability, and an expanded and refocused network.

Wizz Air closed 2025 with a record 68.6 million passengers, a marked improvement in operational reliability, and an expanded and refocused network.

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LOT Polish Airlines Reports Record Operational Year in 2025 LOT Polish Airlines reported a record 2025 operational year, carrying 11.7 million passengers and completing a historic fleet expansion.

LOT Polish Airlines reported a record 2025 operational year, carrying 11.7 million passengers - an annual increase of 9.4% - and completing a historic fleet expansion program.

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Condor Expands China Network with Haikou Seasonal Route Condor Airlines has further expanded its China market presence with the inauguration of a new seasonal service to Haikou.

Condor Airlines has further expanded its China market presence with the inauguration of a new seasonal service to Haikou.

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Stansted Braces for Half-Term Rush: 800,000 Passengers Set for Winter Sun and Ski London Stansted Airport is gearing up for its busiest period of the year to date, anticipating over 800,000 passengers to pass through its terminals in the coming 10 days.

London Stansted Airport is gearing up for its busiest period of the year to date, anticipating over 800,000 passengers to pass through its terminals in the coming 10 days.

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JetBlue & United Unlock Cross-Airline Cash and Points Bookings Starting this week, travelers can book Blue Sky itineraries for either airline directly through JetBlue or United Airlines websites and apps.

Starting this week, travelers can book Blue Sky itineraries for either airline directly through JetBlue or United Airlines websites and apps.

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Wizz Air Expands Stockholm Presence with New Bucharest Route Wizz Air is further expanding its presence at Stockholm Arlanda Airport with the introduction of a new route to Bucharest from 30 March 2026.

Wizz Air is further expanding its presence at Stockholm Arlanda Airport with the introduction of a new route to Bucharest from 30 March 2026.

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Lufthansa City Airlines has officially commenced flight operations from Frankfurt Airport, the Lufthansa Group's largest hub.

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Boeing's Strong Start Overshadows Airbus in January Aircraft Deliveries Boeing delivered 46 commercial aircraft in January, more than double the 19 aircraft handed over by Airbus during the month.

Boeing has shown early momentum in 2026, delivering 46 commercial aircraft in January; more than double the 19 aircraft handed over by Airbus during the month.

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Lufthansa Strike Looms: Pilots and Cabin Crew Walk Out Over Pensions and Job Security Lufthansa is bracing for a 24-hour strike action set for Thursday 12 February by pilots and cabin crews over pensions and job security concerns.

Lufthansa is bracing for a 24-hour strike action set for Thursday 12 February by pilots and cabin crews over pensions and job security concerns.

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