Middle East   Europe   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines   Lufthansa  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Emirates applies for Berlin–Brandenburg slots, eyes Dubai–Berlin service pending German approval

Emirates has applied for landing slots at Berlin–Brandenburg Airport (BER) and plans Dubai–Berlin scheduled services—reportedly using Boeing 777s and targeting a December 2026 launch. The carrier still needs German political approval and traffic rights, and the move has prompted competition concerns with Lufthansa.

2026-01-31T05:13:37.511243-08:00
BizAv   NTSB   North America   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Probe cites instrument failures and crew qualification lapses in fatal Cessna 550 Citation II crash near Statesville, N.C.

By FlightGlobal: Investigators probing a fatal Cessna 550 Citation II accident in North Carolina last month have detailed evidence of instrument problems, and possible engine discrepancies, as it climbed away from Statesville regional airport.

2026-01-30T14:29:42.625483-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation  
Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA Issues Drone Flight Restrictions Over DHS Mobile Assets, Including ICE, Raising Civil‑Liberties and Operational Concerns

By Flying Magazine: Temporary flight restriction published in January covers ‘mobile assets’ and ‘personnel’ supporting DHS, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

2026-01-30T12:13:54.427843-08:00
Europe   Orders   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airlines   Boeing   KLM  
Airways Magazine

KLM completes Dreamliner Fleet With Arrival of “Krokus”

By Airways Magazine: KLM welcomes its 28th Boeing 787 Dreamliner named “Krokus,” marking the completion of the Dreamliner fleet upgrade.

2026-01-30T06:17:54.492343-08:00