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aeroroutes.com

Starlux to launch Taipei–Prague A350 service 1 Aug 2026 — 3x weekly, rising to 4x in October

Starlux will inaugurate nonstop Taipei Taoyuan–Prague service on 1 August 2026 — its first European destination — using Airbus A350‑900s. The route starts three times weekly (Tue/Thu/Sat), increases to four weekly in October, and marks a milestone in the carrier’s global expansion beyond North America and Asia. Reservations open soon.

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2026-02-03T23:08:08.170969-08:00
MRO   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines   Boeing  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

UK regulator probes Air India Boeing 787 fuel-switch fault after London departure

By Reuters: Britain's aviation authority has asked Air India to explain how a Boeing Dreamliner passenger jet which was grounded on arrival in India for safety checks took off from London on Sunday with a possibly faulty fuel switch, a letter shows.

Also: avbrief.com, globalnews.ca, newsable.asianetnews.com, ANI News Agency, theaviationhub.co.uk, New Indian Express, Economic Times, The Independent and globalnews.ca
2026-02-04T09:09:05.740709-08:00
GA   Leadership  
avweb.com • Amelia Walsh

AOPA President Darren Pleasance Steps Down; Jill Baker and Katie Pribyl Named Interim Co‑Presidents

By avweb.com: AOPA President and CEO Darren Pleasance steps into an advisory role, with Jill Baker and Katie Pribyl named interim Co-Presidents as the Board begins the search for a new leader.

Also: GlobalAir.com, Aviation Week, stateaviationjournal.com and avbrief.com
2026-02-04T09:57:55.366490-08:00
Airports   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airlines   Spirit Airlines   United Airlines  
Reuters

Spirit Airlines looks to transfer two Chicago airport gates to United Airlines for $30 million

By Reuters: Spirit Aviation is seeking court approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to transfer two O'Hare airport gates to United Airlines for $30.2 million, according to a court filing.

Also: Airline Geeks and Aviation Week
2026-02-04T08:57:07.710847-08:00