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The latest escalation between the United States and Iran has delivered one of the most acute operational shocks the Middle East’s major carriers have faced since the pandemic. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have all been forced into large scale schedule disruption after Iranian retaliatory strikes triggered widespread airspace closures and damage at several…
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The Boeing 787 vs. Airbus A350 battle is a fierce one, but which one should airlines buy? Widebody strategy has become one of the most defining decisions an airline can make. Long‑haul fleets shape network possibilities, cost structures, and the passenger experience for decades. At the centre of that decision today are two aircraft that…
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American Airlines is investigating a serious security incident after ground crews discovered what appeared to be bullet holes on a Boeing 737 MAX 8 shortly after it arrived in Miami from Medellin. The aircraft involved is registered as N342SX, a two point eight year old airframe delivered to the carrier in May 2023. The discovery…
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Spirit Airlines has taken another decisive step toward completing its restructuring, securing an agreement in principle with its debtor in possession lenders and secured noteholders. The development marks one of the most consequential milestones in the carrier’s Chapter 11 process to date, providing the financial clarity and backing needed to finalise its transformation. As the…
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The Cathay Group, based in Hong Kong has opened 2026 with a confident performance across its passenger and cargo businesses, reporting double digit growth in several key metrics and setting new single day records as travel demand across Asia continues to strengthen. The group’s January 2026 traffic figures, released on 24 February, underline a sustained…
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Abu Dhabi based Etihad Airways ended 2025 with unprecedented financial momentum, reporting a record AED 2.6 billion (USD 698 million) profit for the year—its highest in the airline’s two‑decade history. The result marks a defining moment for the Abu Dhabi‑based carrier, which has spent the past several years reshaping its network, fleet, and cost structure…
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SpiceJet flight SG121, operating a scheduled service from Delhi to Leh on 24 February 2026, was forced to return to Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after departure following a failure of its number two engine. The aircraft, a Boeing 737‑700 registered VT‑SLA, declared a full emergency and landed safely with no injuries reported among…
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A Horizon Air Embraer ERJ175 operating for Alaska Airlines was forced to return to Wichita on 22 February 2026 after a passenger’s power bank went into thermal runaway shortly after takeoff. The aircraft involved, registered N641QX, was performing flight AS2117 from Wichita to Seattle when the incident unfolded during the initial climb. According to the…
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The aviation network in New York has been thrown into disarray as powerful winter Storm Hernando sweeps across the Northeast, forcing the cancellation of thousands of flights and bringing operations at the region’s busiest airports to a near halt. The blizzard, described by forecasters as potentially historic, has buried the city under more than a…
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Cork Airport is set for one of its most significant network expansions in recent years as Aer Lingus and Aer Lingus Regional, operated exclusively by Emerald Airlines, unveil a strengthened summer 2026 schedule. The carrier is adding new European destinations, increasing frequencies on key routes, and converting a popular seasonal service into a year‑round operation.…