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SolitAir, the United Arab Emirates’ first dedicated cargo-only airline, officially launched operations on October 1, 2024. Founded by former FedEx executive Hamdi Osman, the carrier is based at Dubai ...
SolitAir Boeing 737-8FE (F) WL A6-SHA (msn 34014) DWC (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 967221.
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November 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Emirates has announced a new partnership with OpenAI to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across the airline. The collaboration will see Emirates roll out ChatGPT Enterprise throughou...
Emirates Airline Airbus A380-861 A6-EOL (msn 186) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 967218.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is facing a potential jet fuel shortage after a leak forced the shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline, the airport’s primary source of aviation fuel. The leak was...
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-890 SSWL N559AS (msn 35178) (Xáat Kwáani - Salmon People) SEA (Bruce Drum). Image: 106130.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Southwest Airlines details upcoming changes: Southwest Airlines announced that beginning January 27, 2026, it will transition from its long‑standing open seating system to an assigned seating model. T...
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8H4 SSWL N8690A (msn 36916) (Colorado One) BWI (Tony Storck). Image: 967209.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Brussels Airlines will launch new flights to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, starting June 3, 2026, operating twice weekly with Airbus A330-300 aircraft. This new service expands Brussels Airlines’ footprint i...
Brussels Airlines Airbus A330-343 OO-SFE (msn 1010) BRU (Ton Jochems). Image: 966414.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Lifeline for the flag carrier: SriLankan Airlines’ agreement to restructure its USD $175 million in defaulted bonds marks a turning point in its financial recovery. The deal includes cuts of 15%t and ...
SriLankan Airlines Airbus A330-343 4R-ALP (msn 1669) (Kandy Escala Perahera) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 962015.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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The Portuguese government is moving forward with the privatization of TAP Air Portugal, offering up to 49.9% of the airline to a strategic investor while retaining majority control. This process is in...
TAP Portugal - Air Portugal Airbus A320-251N WL CS-TVG (msn 9354) ZRH (Rolf Wallner). Image: 961453.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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Air Transat is expanding its network with a new long‑haul service between Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and Accra, Ghana (ACC), marking its first direct connection to West Africa. The route will operate from ...
Air Transat Airbus A330-243 C-GTSI (msn 427) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 949136.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Allegiant Air’s pilots, represented by Teamsters Local 2118, have been engaged in a lengthy contract dispute that has stretched over several years. More than 1,400 pilots across 22 airport bases natio...
Allegiant Air Airbus A320-216 WL N209NV (msn 5901) LAS (Jay Selman). Image: 404207.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Spirit Airlines pilots have agreed to temporary pay and benefit reductions as part of the carrier’s ongoing restructuring efforts. Beginning in January 2026, pilot wages will be reduced by 8%, and the...
Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-271N WL N950NK (msn 10769) LAS (Jay Selman). Image: 404225.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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British Airways will expand its short‑haul network from London Heathrow in summer 2026 with two new destinations: Tivat in Montenegro and Guernsey in the Channel Islands. These additions bring the car...
British Airways Airbus A320-251N WL G-TTNF (msn 8408) ZRH (Rolf Wallner). Image: 963358.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Vietnam Airlines are expanding their cooperation with a broader codeshare agreement. The new partnership introduces direct links between Copenhagen and Ho Chi Minh City...
Vietnam Airlines Airbus A350-941 VN-A894 (msn 150) MEL (Nick Dean). Image: 963062.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Emirates has officially begun converting its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters, with the first airframe—serial number 34481—sent to Tel Aviv for modification. The airline plans to in...
Emirates Airline Boeing 777-300 ER N50281 (A6-EQP) (msn 42363) PAE (Nick Dean). Image: 943989.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Norwegian Air announced a major expansion of its summer 2026 schedule on November 20, 2025, adding 30 new routes across Europe—including seven from Sweden. From Stockholm Arlanda, Norwegian will launc...
Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 LN-FGJ (msn 65903) (Knud Rasmussen, Danish explorer) BSL (Paul Bannwarth). Image: 963666.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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Royal Air Maroc plans to launch two new U.S. routes in 2026—Casablanca to Los Angeles and Casablanca to Boston. Both are scheduled to begin on October 11, 2026. The Los Angeles route marks a brand-new...
Royal Air Maroc Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner CN-RGX (msn 64620) IAD (Keith Sommer). Image: 951709.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Boeing and flydubai announced on November 19, 2025 the airline has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fourth 737 MAX purchase. The agreement for 75 orders and 75 options will enable fl...
Flydubai Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 A6-FPD (msn 61002) BSL (Paul Bannwarth). Image: 964240.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Frontier Airlines has announced the launch of four new nonstop routes beginning in early 2026, expanding its ultra-low fare offerings across seven U.S. airports. The new services will connect key citi...
Frontier Airlines (2nd) Airbus A321-271NX WL N665FR (msn 12390) (George, the Steller Sea Lion) IAD (Brian McDonough). Image: 967004.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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Fleet Update: Air Canada has unveiled a sweeping cabin renewal initiative across its North American network, aiming to enhance comfort, connectivity, and consistency for passengers. The multi-year pro...
Air Canada Airbus A220-300 (CS300 BD-500-1A11) C-FHMO (msn 55382) (Zootopia 2) YYZ (TMK Photography). Image: 967215.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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On November 18, 2025, United Airlines flight UA1934 from Houston (IAH) to Cleveland (CLE) was involved in a taxiway collision at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport prior to takeoff. The ai...
United Airlines Boeing 737-824 WL N73291 (msn 33454) MIA (Bruce Drum). Image: 101985.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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JetBlue will launch new daily summer seasonal service from Boston to Barcelona and Milan in 2026, expanding its transatlantic network to nine European destinations. JetBlue announced on November 19, 2...
JetBlue Airways Airbus A321-271NX WL N2193J (msn 12274) (Mint Leaves) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 964728.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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United Airlines is discontinuing service to Dakar, Senegal (DSS) from Washington Dulles (IAD) after March 6, 2026, and has removed its planned Newark (EWR) to Stockholm (ARN) resumption from sale for ...
United Airlines Boeing 757-224 WL N57111 (msn 27301) ARN (Stefan Sjogren). Image: 963663.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Qatar Airways has announced it will equip over 100 of its widebody aircraft with SpaceX’s Starlink high-speed internet, setting a new benchmark for in-flight connectivity. The agreement, revealed on N...
Qatar Airways Airbus A350-941 A7-ALO (msn 063) ZRH (Rolf Wallner). Image: 963252.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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Air Europa is undergoing a transformative shift in leadership, ownership, and fleet strategy, positioning itself for long-term growth and modernization. On November 18, 2025, Richard Clark was appoint...
Air Europa Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 C-GFOF (EC-NBL) (msn 44302) BFI (Nick Dean). Image: 959148.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Bangkok Airways has confirmed a fleet renewal order for 10 to 12 ATR 72-600 aircraft, with deliveries beginning in late 2026. The deal, signed in August 2025, was disclosed in the airline’s third-quar...
Bangkok Air (Bangkok Airways) ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-600) HS-PZC (msn 1269) BKK (Michael B. Ing). Image: 934559.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Turbulent times at SmartLynx: SmartLynx Airlines is undergoing court-supervised restructuring following financial distress and ownership changes, which have led to abrupt aircraft withdrawals and majo...
Smartlynx Airlines Cargo (Malta) - DHL Airbus A321-212 (F) (PCF) 9H-CGA (msn 891) (Smartlynx). Image: 955725.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM