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An Air Canada Boeing 787‑8 operating flight AC888 from Ottawa to London Heathrow landed safely on 1 January 2026 after the crew declared a PAN PAN due to a shattered outer windshield pane on the first officer’s side. The incident, reported by The Aviation Herald, occurred as the aircraft—registered C‑GHQY—was nearing the end of its…
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Riga Airport closed 2025 with a stable operational performance, maintaining passenger volumes and delivering solid cargo growth despite a year shaped by geopolitical uncertainty and economic pressures. Preliminary data confirms the airport handled just over 7.1 million passengers, broadly matching 2024 levels, while cargo throughput increased by 7%, underscoring the airport’s resilience in a challenging…
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Guernsey has decided to deny Loganair the licences needed to operate flights to Jersey and Southampton, which has triggered a significant shake‑up in the Channel Islands’ aviation landscape, leaving the Scottish carrier with no option but to withdraw entirely from the island from mid‑January. The move effectively hands Aurigny, the States‑owned airline, a temporary monopoly…
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What are the top 50 airports in 2026? Discover the global hubs leading in smart technology, passenger experience, and operational excellence. Travel and Tour World (TTW) has released its 2026 ranking of the world’s 50 best airports, highlighting the hubs that are redefining operational excellence through digital transformation, automation, and passenger‑centric innovation. The list reflects…
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An Air Canada Rouge flight preparing to depart Toronto Pearson International Airport faced an extraordinary and potentially life‑threatening situation in December when a baggage handler became trapped inside the aircraft’s cargo hold. The incident, which unfolded on December 13, triggered a cascade of delays, an eventual flight cancellation, and serious questions about ground‑handling procedures and…
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An Emirates Airbus A380 operating flight EK261 from Dubai to São Paulo made an unscheduled diversion to Accra on 9 January 2026 after the crew received an indication of possible smoke in the aircraft’s cargo hold, according to multiple aviation sources and local media reports. The incident marked only the third time an A380—the world’s…
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Aer Lingus has taken a decisive step toward winding down its UK long‑haul operation at Manchester Airport, suspending all transatlantic ticket sales beyond 31 March 2026 and entering a new phase of consultation that could result in the closure of its Manchester base. The move places around 200 jobs at risk and intensifies uncertainty for…
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Qatar Airways has taken a decisive lead in the in‑flight connectivity race, becoming the first airline in the world to operate a Starlink‑equipped Boeing 787‑8 while simultaneously completing its Airbus A350 Starlink installation programme. The announcement marks one of the most ambitious and rapid LEO‑satellite rollouts undertaken by any carrier to date, positioning Qatar Airways…
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Alaska Airlines has kicked off 2026 with a headline‑grabbing fleet expansion that not only marks the largest aircraft order in the carrier’s 92‑year history but also represents a potentially pivotal moment for Boeing as it seeks to reset its trajectory after several turbulent years. Announced in Seattle on 7 January, the deal includes 105 Boeing…
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A Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing 777‑300 operating flight SV724 from Riyadh to Islamabad committed a significant runway misidentification error on 14 October 2024, touching down on Islamabad International Airport’s runway 10L despite being cleared to land on runway 10R. The incident, which involved 399 passengers and 18 crew, resulted in no injuries or aircraft damage,…