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STORIES Dec 21, 2025 The Runway is Obsolete: Jekta Swiss is Resurrecting the Flying Boat for the 21st Century AeroXplorer sat down with George Alafinov, CEO & Co-founder of Jekta Swiss. In conversation, he discussed the company's unique value proposition and how he sees his aircraft revolutionizing the amphibious aircraft industry. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 19, 2025 Air Canada Rouge to Launch Boeing 737 MAX 8 Operations Air Canada has officially confirmed a strategic shift for its leisure subsidiary, Air Canada Rouge, announcing that Boeing 737-8 (MAX 8) operations are slated to begin in late Q1 2026. The move marks the beginning of an ambitious year-long transition that will see Rouge evolve into an all-Boeing 737 operator. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 19, 2025 Qanot Sharq Takes Delivery of First Airbus A321XLR to Transform Central Asian Long Haul Travel Uzbekistan’s premier private carrier, Qanot Sharq, has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. The delivery, which took place today at the Airbus facility in Hamburg, makes Qanot Sharq the launch operator for the ultra-long-range narrow-body in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Central Asia. Read More →
NEWS Dec 18, 2025 U.S. Government Admits Liability in Fatal Mid-Air Collision In a stunning legal reversal that has sent shockwaves through the aviation industry, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a 209-page court document late Wednesday admitting that government negligence was a proximate cause of the January 29, 2025, mid-air collision over the Potomac River. Read More →
STORIES Dec 18, 2025 JetBlue Opens First-Ever ‘BlueHouse’ Lounge at JFK Terminal 5 Today marks a historic shift in JetBlue’s 25-year history as the airline officially opened the doors to BlueHouse™, its first-ever airport lounge. Located in Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the 9,000-square-foot flagship space welcomed its first guests at 5:00 a.m. ET, signalling the airline’s aggressive pivot toward a premium traveller strategy. Read More →
STORIES Dec 17, 2025 EASA Mandates Airbus A320 Fuselage Inspections EASA has issued a significant airworthiness directive (AD) targeting the Airbus A320 family, following the discovery of out-of-spec fuselage panels that could compromise the long-term structural integrity of the world’s most popular narrow-body jet. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 16, 2025 Oman Air Returns To Singapore After Nine Years with New Boeing 737 MAX Service Oman Air Returns To Singapore After Nine Years with New Boeing 737 MAX Service. It will resume nonstop service to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) starting July 2, 2026, restoring a vital link between the Sultanate and Southeast Asia that was suspended in 2017. Read More →
ROUTES Dec 16, 2025 Wizz Air Relaunches Suceava Base with Two A321neos and Seven New Routes Wizz Air has officially reopened its base at Suceava "Stefan cel Mare" International Airport (SCV). The reopening immediately enhances connectivity by launching seven new direct routes to five countries. Read More →
NEWS Dec 15, 2025 Austrian Airlines Abruptly Terminates Wet Lease with Braathens Regional Airlines Austrian Airlines has abruptly terminated its wet lease agreement with Swedish regional carrier Braathens Regional Airways, effective immediately, marking a dramatic reversal in a partnership that was extended just months ago. Read More →
TRIP REPORTS Dec 10, 2025 Maiden Brazil: Virgin Australia Welcomes the Iconic Embraer E2 Known for its aging intrastate fleets and unmatched concentration of Fokker 100s, Perth Airport has been a time capsule for aviation enthusiasts. Now, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines is breaking tradition with the arrival of the cutting-edge Embraer E190-E2, ushering in a new era for Western Australian air travel. Read More →