Aviation News – KLM has taken delivery of its final Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, completing the Dutch carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal and strengthening its intercontinental network from Amsterdam Schiphol. The aircraft, registered PH-BKS and named “Krokus,” arrived Friday morning after a delivery flight from Boeing’s Charleston facility in the United States, where it underwent several weeks of test flights. Departing Thursday evening local time, the jet landed about seven hours later on Schiphol’s Polderbaan before taxiing to the airline’s hangar at Schiphol-Oost.

Dutch budget airline Transavia cancels Dubai flights and suspends Gulf airspace operations until January 26 citing geopolitical tensions and regional military buildup.

AviationNews – Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has officially taken delivery of its 61st Airbus A320neo, marking a significant milestone in its aggressive fleet expansion and service enhancement strategy. This latest addition to the Riyadh-based airline’s stable is specifically designed to improve passenger comfort and operational efficiency as part of a broader national aviation masterplan. The delivery, which occurred on…

FAA warns airlines to exercise caution over Mexico and Latin America for 60 days due to potential military activity and navigation risks.

Aviation News – All Nippon Airways (ANA) has operated the final scheduled commercial flight of its iconic Boeing 777-200 C-3PO aircraft, marking the end of one of the most recognizable special liveries in global aviation.The farewell flight underscores ANA’s broader fleet and branding transition as it prepares to conclude its long-running Star Wars livery program. The aircraft, registered…

Aviation News – IndiGo has become India’s first airline to operate the Airbus A321XLR after taking delivery of the aircraft on January 7, 2026. The milestone strengthens the carrier’s long-haul ambitions and marks a significant step in India’s expanding single-aisle aviation market. The newly delivered aircraft is the first of 69 A321XLRs ordered by the low-cost carrier from Airbus as part of a series of mega-orders.

Avelo Airlines is drastically cutting service at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) from late January, closing its base. Due to fleet reductions, 11 destinations are cut, but 4 routes will continue.

Aviation News – KLM confirmed that the first trucks carrying de-icing fluid are en route to Schiphol, easing concerns over aircraft winter operations after supplies ran critically low. The delivery is crucial to maintaining safe departures during freezing conditions at the Netherlands’ main airport. The trucks departed from Germany and are expected to arrive at Schiphol by tomorrow evening, following earlier warnings from KLM that existing stocks were close to running out.

JetBlue has officially opened BlueHouse, the airline’s first-ever airport lounge, marking a major step in its push toward premium.

Aviation News – Lufthansa has welcomed its first aircraft painted in a special livery celebrating the airline’s 100th anniversary. The Boeing 787-9 arrived in Frankfurt on December 23, 2025, marking a symbolic moment as the carrier links its heritage with its future fleet strategy. The aircraft, registered D-ABPU, completed its delivery flight from Boeing’s assembly site in Everett, Washington, to Frankfurt International Airport. The arrival highlights Lufthansa’s centenary year and underscores its close partnership with Boeing as the airline continues to modernize its long-haul fleet with new-generation aircraft.

Aviation News – A major technical failure at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol left an estimated 20,000 suitcases behind on Friday, disrupting thousands of passengers just days before the Christmas travel peak. The incident highlighted the vulnerability of airport baggage operations during high-demand periods. The disruption occurred in Departure Hall 2, where part of the baggage handling system became unavailable for several hours.

AviationNews – United Airlines has finalized a strategic agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital to execute a sale-and-leaseback transaction covering 20 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. This significant financial move is designed to inject immediate liquidity into the carrier while it maintains operational control of the assets to support its ongoing network demands. The deal underscores a continued partnership between the major US carrier and the global lessor.

Aviation News – A Chinese court has ordered Malaysia Airlines to compensate families of passengers and crew lost on Flight MH370, as preparations begin for a renewed search for the missing aircraft. The ruling underscores renewed international attention on one of aviation’s most enduring mysteries and offers limited closure to affected families. The decision mandates payments exceeding $400,000 per family, stemming from the 2014 disappearance of the Boeing 777 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.

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Aviation News – High Ridge Aviation has acquired two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft from ICBC Aviation Leasing, finalizing its first transaction with the lessor while keeping both jets operating under Aerolíneas Argentinas. The aircraft, identified as MSNs 43917 and 43918, remain on lease to the national airline of Argentina. The acquisition marks a milestone for High Ridge Aviation as it expands its portfolio through a strategic agreement with ICBC, one of the world’s major aviation leasing companies.

AviationNews – Delta Air Lines is forecasting a substantial $200 million loss in pre-tax profit due to the recent U.S. government shutdown, revealing the deep financial vulnerability of the airline sector to political instability. The financial hit, disclosed by the Atlanta-based carrier, stemmed from the protracted 43-day shutdown which severely impacted the operational readiness of the Federal Aviation Administration (