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Newly launched Vietnamese carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways has placed a landmark order for up to 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, becoming the largest widebody order in Vietnam's history.

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Vietnam Airlines Finalises Order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft Vietnam Airlines has finalized a major order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking its first-ever commitment to Boeing's single-aisle lineup.

Vietnam Airlines has finalised a major order for 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking its first-ever commitment to Boeing's single-aisle lineup.

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Vertical Aerospace Brings Valo to Miami, Showcasing the Future of Inter-City Travel Vertical Aerospace (NYSE: EVTL) is bringing its cutting-edge electric aircraft, Valo, to Miami for a free public showcase on 24-25 February.

Vertical Aerospace is bringing its cutting-edge electric aircraft, Valo, to Miami for a free public showcase on 24-25 February at the Bass Museum in Collins Park, Miami Beach.

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Delta Flight Makes Emergency Return to Houston Amid Passenger Disturbance Delta Air Lines flight DL2557, a B717-200 bound for Atlanta, declared an emergency and returned to Houston after a passenger reportedly tried to enter the cockpit on 18 February.

Delta Air Lines flight DL2557, a B717-200 bound for Atlanta, declared an emergency and returned to Houston after a passenger reportedly tried to enter the cockpit shortly after takeoff on 18 February.

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JetBlue Adds Nonstop Service Between Houston and New York Starting May 21, 2026, JetBlue will reintroduce nonstop flights between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and New York JFK.

Starting May 21, 2026, JetBlue will reintroduce nonstop flights between Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and New York JFK.

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Porter Airlines Adds Austin and Chicago-O’Hare to North American Network Porter Airlines further expands its North American network with a new year-round service to Austin TX and a shift in Chicago operations to O'Hare Airport.

Porter Airlines further expands its North American network with a new year-round service to Austin TX and a shift in Chicago operations from Midway (MDW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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ATR 2025: Sustained Market Demand But Deliveries Fall Short Amid Challenges ATR welcomed 19 new customers onboard during a year of sustained demand, but aircraft deliveries fell short of expectations amid supply chain challenges.

ATR welcomed 19 new customers onboard during a year of sustained demand in 2025, but aircraft deliveries fell short of expectations amid supply chain challenges.

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Airlines Demand 4.9% Annual Cut in Spanish Airport Fees IATA and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) have demanded a 4.9%annual cut in Spanish airport fees, accusing AENA of gaming the system.

IATA and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) have demanded a 4.9%annual cut in Spanish airport fees, accusing airport operator AENA of gaming the system.

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Stansted Airport Opens 2026 with Continued Growth London Stansted Airport has continued its growth trend into 2026, with more than 1.89 million passengers passing through the airport in January.

London Stansted Airport has continued its growth trend into 2026, with more than 1.89 million passengers passing through the airport in January, marking a 2% annual increase.

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The NTSB has published its final report into the 2025 Potomac River collision between an Army Black Hawk and an American CRJ-700, finding systemic flaws in ATC and airspace management.

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Air Canada Expands Mexico Presence: New Montréal-Guadalajara Route and 18% Capacity Rise Air Canada announced a strategic expansion in Mexico, boosting summer capacity by 18% and adding a new year-round route from Montréal to Guadalajara.

Air Canada has announced a strategic expansion in Mexico, boosting summer capacity by 18% and adding a new year-round route from Montréal to Guadalajara.

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JSX Boosts Fleet with 2 ATR 42-600 Turboprops for Regional Expansion Plan Two ATR 42-600 regional turboprops have joined the JSX fleet from lessor True Noord, as part of the public charter operator's regional expansion plan.

Two ATR 42-600 regional turboprops have joined the JSX fleet from lessor True Noord, as part of the public charter operator's regional expansion plan.

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Lufthansa Group Expands Strategic Partnership with Air India The Lufthansa Group and Air India have laid the groundwork for a future Joint Business Agreement to strengthen India-EU flight connections.

The Lufthansa Group and Air India have laid the groundwork for a future Joint Business Agreement which will strengthen India-EU flight connections.

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Air Astana Finalises Major Order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Boost Long-Haul Growth Boeing and Air Astana JSC have announced the finalisation of a recent order for up to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Boeing and Air Astana have announced the finalisation of a recent order for up to 15 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, to modernise and expand the carrier's long-haul fleet.

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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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