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Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh

United and American intensify battle for dominance at Chicago O'Hare

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, long a crossroads of U.S. air travel, has become the frontline in an intensifying contest between United Airlines and American Airlines. The head-to-head battle for dominance at ORD is driving rapid shifts in carrier strategy, network planning and hub operations across the market.

2026-01-16T03:39:07.156348-08:00

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FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

China Southern to resume Beijing Daxing–Helsinki 787‑9 service from 29 March (daily from 20 June)

By FlightGlobal: China Southern Airlines is opening its first route to Finland, with a service between Beijing Daxing and Helsinki. The three-times weekly service will commence on 29 March.

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2026-01-16T03:37:54.264712-08:00

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Politico • CHRIS MARQUETTE, Pavan Acharya, Sam Ogozalek

Bipartisan bill to guarantee air traffic controller pay during shutdowns stalls in House

By Politico: Bipartisan, high-profile legislation to pay air traffic controllers during future government shutdowns may need a GOP leadership lifeline.

2026-01-16T01:51:35.905372-08:00

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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Sydney ATC staffing shortfall forces severe departure limits, disrupts 40+ flights

By AeroTime: Dozens of Sydney flights disrupted as air traffic controller shortage forces severe departure restrictions, impacting 40+ services across major airlines.

2026-01-16T02:53:51.743087-08:00

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Audit finds state-owned Tunisair lost $109m due to irregular spending

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Tunisair at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

2026-01-16T02:43:50.988992-08:00

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Turkish Airlines moves Luanda, Angola flights to new airport

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2026-01-16T03:37:45.381097-08:00

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Liège ends scheduled passenger services as TUI fly Belgium withdraws; airport pivots to cargo

By ch-aviation: Liège lost its last scheduled passenger service after TUI fly (Belgium) (TB, Brussels National) concluded its operations at the airport on January 4, 2026.

2026-01-16T02:12:19.682617-08:00

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AirInsight • Addison Schonland

DOT T‑100: Turboprops Losing Ground on U.S. Sub‑500‑Mile Routes as Regional Jets and Scope Clauses Dominate

By AirInsight: DOT T-100 data shows turboprops continue to lose share in U.S. markets under 500 miles, as speed, networks, and scope clauses favor regional jets.

2026-01-16T01:52:21.280943-08:00

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United and American intensify battle for dominance at Chicago O'Hare

China Southern to resume Beijing Daxing–Helsinki 787‑9 service from 29 March (daily from 20 June)

Bipartisan bill to guarantee air traffic controller pay during shutdowns stalls in House

Sydney ATC staffing shortfall forces severe departure limits, disrupts 40+ flights

Audit finds state-owned Tunisair lost $109m due to irregular spending

Turkish Airlines moves Luanda, Angola flights to new airport

Liège ends scheduled passenger services as TUI fly Belgium withdraws; airport pivots to cargo

DOT T‑100: Turboprops Losing Ground on U.S. Sub‑500‑Mile Routes as Regional Jets and Scope Clauses Dominate

United and American compete to dominate Chicago's O’Hare airport