North America Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Airline Industry & Market Trends Policy & Regulation Airlines

Wall Street Journal • Dean Seal

Avelo ends ICE deportation flights, closes three bases and reconsolidates network

Avelo Airlines will end its contract to operate Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights, citing public backlash, inconsistent revenue and operational complexity. The low‑fare carrier said it will close three bases and reconsolidate its network around four remaining hubs to firm up finances.

The Points Guy • David Slotnick

Avelo closes three bases, reconsolidates network and halts deportation flights

ms.now • Ja'han Jones

Avelo halts deportation flights tied to Trump administration after public backlash

Also: The Independent and the-independent.com

2026-01-10T07:14:35.481878-08:00

PaxEx Europe Airline Industry & Market Trends Workforce & Skills Development Airlines

Skift • John Walton

How Outsourcing and Automation Shattered Europe’s Airline 'Premium' Experience

By Skift: Examine the impact of outsourcing and automation on airlines and how it affects customer experience for passengers.

2026-01-10T07:08:17.731792-08:00

GA North America Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Unleaded UL100E moves closer to FAA approval

By AeroTime: UL100E, the only unleaded 100-octane avgas currently in the FAA’s fleet approval process, advances as pressure grows to replace leaded 100LL.

2026-01-10T06:06:17.773928-08:00

Africa Airports Airline Industry & Market Trends Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Airlines

Reuters • Dawit Endeshaw

Ethiopia breaks ground on $12.5B Bishoftu airport, planned as Africa’s largest by 2030

By Reuters: Ethiopian Airlines is Africa's biggest carrier. It added six extra routes in 2024-25.

Aviation A2Z

Ethiopian Airlines launches $12.5B project to build Africa’s largest international airport, targeting 2030 completion

atcnews.org

Ethiopia launches $12.5bn Bishoftu International Airport construction — set to be Africa’s largest, opening 2030

Also: airspace-africa.com and newsaero.info

2026-01-10T03:44:20.611904-08:00

Airports Accident Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Aviation Safety & Regulation Airlines

aerotelegraph.com

(DE) Rossiya Yakovlev Superjet 100 overruns runway in Arkhangelsk | aeroTELEGRAPH

By aerotelegraph.com: Ein Yakovlev Superjet 100 ist am Freitag (9. Januar) nach der Landung in Arkhangelsk bei der Ausrollphase mit dem Bugfahrwerk leicht über das Ende der Start- und Landebahn hinausgerollt.

Air Data News

Rossiya Airlines Superjet 100 overruns runway in Russia amid winter conditions

2026-01-09T22:50:57.309362-08:00

Middle East Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

The Independent • Jana Choukeir

Flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Ajet and Pegasus cancel Iran flights amid nationwide protests and internet blackout

By The Independent: Four airlines cancel flights to Iran as protests continue Iran authorities cut internet as buildings set on fire during mass protests in Tehran At least 17 flights between Dubai and Iran scheduled for Friday were cancelled due to ongoing unrest and a nationwide internet blackout in Iran.

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

International carriers suspend flights to Iran amid nationwide protests and security concerns

Aviation A2Z

Major Airlines Cancel Flights to Iran Over Escalating Security Concerns

Also: Daily Sabah, The Independent and 8 more

2026-01-09T08:30:31.656923-08:00

United Airlines

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

United Calls 25,000 Flight Attendants’ Contract Demands 'Unrealistic,' Delays Raises After Five Years

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines deems flight attendants' contract demands unrealistic, prolonging the wait for raises amid ongoing negotiations.