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WestJet will launch its first non-stop service between Western Canada and South America, with a route from YYC Calgary to São Paulo, Brazil planned for this fall.

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WestJet Launches Service from Calgary to São Paulo, Brazil
WestJet will launch its first non-stop service between Western Canada and South America, with a route from YYC Calgary to São Paulo, Brazil.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:25 AM
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A United Airlines Airbus A321neo suffered a nose wheel detachment during a heavy landing at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on 18 January.

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January 19, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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Philippine Airlines (PAL) has marked its 85th year celebrations with the official unveiling of its new flagship Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.

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Philippine Airlines Celebrates 85th Year with New Flagship A350-1000
Philippine Airlines has marked its 85th year celebrations with the official unveiling of its new flagship Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Emirates is ramping up its services to Manila, adding four additional weekly flights from Dubai to take the weekly Philippines scheduling to 32 flights.

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Emirates Boosts Manila Services with Four Additional Weekly Flights
Emirates is ramping up its services to Manila, adding four additional weekly flights from Dubai to take the weekly complement to 32 flights.
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January 19, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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Gatwick Airport's ambitious £2.2 billion Northern Runway Project is under review as the High Court convenes to hear a challenge on environmental grounds.

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Gatwick Airport Second Runway Project Faces High Court Challenge
Gatwick Airport's ambitious £2.2 billion Northern Runway Project is under review as the High Court convenes to hear a challenge.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:47 PM
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The DCGA has imposed a ₹22.20 crore penalty on IndiGo for its recent operational meltdown. Considered as modest, the fine nevertheless has implications for the Indian aviation sector.

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DGCA's Fine on IndiGo: A Modest Penalty with Major Implications for Indian Aviation
The DCGA has imposed a ₹22.20 crore penalty on IndiGo for its recent operational meltdown. Considered as modest, the fine has implications for Indian aviation.
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January 19, 2026 at 9:23 PM
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Taiwan-based luxury carrier STARLUX Airlines has inaugurated its highly anticipated nonstop service between Taipei and Phoenix.

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January 19, 2026 at 12:27 AM
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An IndiGo flight enroute to Siliguri (IXB) from Delhi (DEL) diverted to Lucknow (LKO) after a handwritten bomb threat was discovered onboard on 18 January.

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IndiGo Flight Diverts to Lucknow Following Bomb Threat
An IndiGo flight enroute to Siliguri (IXB) from Delhi diverted to Lucknow (LKO) after a bomb threat was discovered onboard on 18 January.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:02 AM
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In a boost for Saudi regional growth and connectivity, flynas will open its fifth operational base in Abha, commencing 29 March 2026.

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flynas Establishes Fifth Hub at Abha, Boosting Saudi Regional Growth
In a boost for Saudi regional growth and connectivity, flynas will open its fifth operational base in Abha, commencing 29 March 2026.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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WestJet has abandoned a controversial plan to reduce seat spacing on its Boeing 737 fleet, following widespread criticism from passengers and employees alike.

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WestJet Scraps 737 Seat-Space Reduction Plan After Backlash
WestJet has abandoned its plan to reduce seat spacing on its Boeing 737 fleet, after widespread criticism from passengers and employees.
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January 18, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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In the coming days, a Lufthansa Airbus A320neo and an Airbus A350-900 in special livery will join the fleet as part of the centennial year celebration.

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January 18, 2026 at 10:03 PM
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Efforts are continuing to locate and recover victims from the wreckage of an ATR 42-500 aircraft that crashed near Makassar, South Sulawesi on January 17.

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January 18, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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An ATR 42-500 aircraft (PK-THT) operated by Indonesia Air Transport on maritime surveillance, has crashed while approaching Makassar, South Sulawesi, with 11 on board feared dead.

Video: Basarnas Makassar via X

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January 18, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw a 15% increase in passenger footfall in 2025, handling 61 million passengers as its recovery and growth continued.

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Hong Kong HKIA Sees 15% Passenger Growth in 2025, Serving 61 Million Passengers
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) saw a 15% increase in passenger footfall in 2025, handling 61 million passengers as its recovery and growth continued.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:49 AM
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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has rejected the idea of installing Starlink on the airline's fleet, leading to Elon Musk calling the basis of the decision "misinformed".

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Ryanair Rejects Starlink, Sparking a Spat with Elon Musk
Ryanair has rejected the idea of installing Starlink on its fleet, leading to Elon Musk calling the basis of the decision "misinformed".
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January 16, 2026 at 12:17 AM
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Will the proposed Allegiant-Sun Country Airlines merger see intensified rivalry in the leisure segment and a push toward further mergers? We take a deeper look at the dynamic.

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The Allegiant-Sun Country Merger: Reshaping the U.S. Low-Cost Carrier Landscape
Will the proposed Allegiant-Sun Country Airlines merger see intensified rivalry in the leisure segment and a push toward further mergers?
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January 15, 2026 at 11:08 PM
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Air India has confirmed the deployment of its recently delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Mumbai to Frankfurt route, commencing 1 February 2026.

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Air India Deploys New Boeing 787-9 on Mumbai-Frankfurt Route
Air India has confirmed the deployment of its recently delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Mumbai to Frankfurt route, commencing 1 February 2026.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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A passenger Wi-Fi hotspot name which contained a bomb reference resulted in a Turkish Airlines flight being escorted by military jets to Barcelona for an emergency landing on 15 January.

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Passenger Wi-Fi Hotspot Name Triggers Turkish Airlines Bomb Scare
A passenger Wi-Fi name which contained a bomb reference resulted in a Turkish Airlines flight being escorted to Barcelona for an emergency landing on 15 January.
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January 15, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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An Air India A350-900 has suffered substantial damage after its right-hand engine ingested a stray cargo container during taxi in Delhi on 15 January.

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January 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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An NTSB investigation update has revealed a cracked pylon-mount component on the UPS MD-11F freighter that crashed after takeoff from Louisville KY in November 2025, killing 15.

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NTSB Links Fatigue Cracking in MD-11 Engine Pylon to UPS Louisville Crash
An NTSB investigation update has revealed a cracked pylon-mount component on the UPS MD-11F freighter that crashed after takeoff in Louisville KY in November 2025
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January 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM
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Air India and Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, have signed a codeshare agreement, aimed at improving air travel between India and Saudi Arabia.

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Air India and Saudia Sign Codeshare Agreement
Air India and Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia have signed a codeshare agreement, improving air travel between India and Saudi Arabia
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January 14, 2026 at 10:42 PM
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Emirates has unveiled an Airbus A380 in special livery, paying tribute to the carrier's longstanding sponsorship of all four prestigious Grand Slam tennis tournaments.

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Emirates Unveils Airbus A380 in Grand Slam Livery
Emirates has unveiled an A380 in special livery, paying tribute to the carrier's longstanding sponsorship of all four prestigious Grand Slam tournaments.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:21 PM
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In a year marked by resilience amid regional challenges, airBaltic carried a record 5.2 million passengers in 2025 and continued its operational expansion.

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airBaltic's 2025 Performance: A Year of Steady Growth and Milestones
In a year marked by regional challenges, airBaltic carried a record 5.2 million passengers in 2025 and continued its operational expansion.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:51 PM
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Ryanair has announced plans to slash 1.1 million seats at Brussels Charleroi Airport in 2026, with an additional 1.1 million cut slated for 2027, as a result of Belgian tax hikes.

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Ryanair to Cut 2.2 Million Belgian Seats in 2026/27 Amid Tax Hikes
The carrier plans to slash 1.1 million seats at Brussels Charleroi Airport in 2026, and an additional 1.1 million in 2027, as a result of Belgian tax hikes.
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January 14, 2026 at 9:25 PM
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Wizz Air marks a defining moment in European aviation, reaching 500 million passengers flown since the airline launched just under 22 years ago.

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Wizz Air Reaches Historic 500 Million Passenger Milestone
Wizz Air marks a defining moment in European aviation, reaching 500 million passengers flown since the airline launched just under 22 years ago.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:59 PM