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AeroTime • Jean Carmela Lim

Changi hits record 70M passengers in 2025 as China demand and cargo boom expand network

Singapore Changi handled nearly 70 million passengers in 2025, a new annual record, adding 13 city links as stronger Chinese outbound travel and booming cargo operations powered the surge. The performance cements Changi's role as a major Asia‑Pacific transfer hub and freight gateway.

2026-01-21T19:20:30.796516-08:00

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PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Ryanair Ready for Wi-Fi, Refuses to Pay For It

By PaxEx.Aero: As Elon Musk and Michael O'Leary trade barbs online over potential inflight internet offerings the Ryanair boss is clear: He wants internet on the planes, so long as he doesn't have to pay for it.

2026-01-21T17:35:10.953381-08:00

Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airlines

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Capital A wins High Court approval for MYR5.5bn (USD1.4bn) capital reduction to enable restructuring

By ch-aviation: The High Court of Malaya has okayed Capital A to reduce its share capital by MYR5.5 billion ringgit (USD1.4 billion). The company said in a statement that the move enables it to...

2026-01-21T17:35:24.304882-08:00

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Vertical Mag

Airbus Helicopters names Matthieu Louvot CEO, succeeding Bruno Even effective April 1, 2026

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Matthieu Louvot to replace Bruno Even as Airbus Helicopters CEO Airbus Helicopters has announced that Matthieu Louvot, currently executive vice-president of strategy for Airbus, will replace Bruno Even as CEO of Airbus Helicopters April 1, 2026.

2026-01-21T16:59:54.952515-08:00

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FlightGlobal • Jon Hemmerdinger

Honeywell, Flexjet settle engine-maintenance dispute, extend contract to 2035 after $470m exposure

By FlightGlobal: Honeywell and fractional ownership operator Flexjet have settled a legal dispute over engine maintenance services, with the manufacturer previously indicating the resolution could cost $470 million.

2026-01-21T16:38:43.913857-08:00

Europe Airports Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management Sustainability & Climate Initiatives

Airline Economics • Calum Wilson

Newcastle International secures £364m refinancing including £20m green loan to back net-zero by 2035

By Airline Economics: Newcastle International Airport has successfully secured a new £364 million bank finance package, which includes a £20 million green loan. The green loan is dedicated to projects aimed at achieving net zero carbon status by 2035.

Regional Gateway

Newcastle secures £364m refinancing to support sustainable growth

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2026-01-21T04:44:19.384373-08:00

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Skift • Adriana Lee

Apple Plans Siri Chatbot Overhaul — Developer Access Will Decide Its Impact on Travel

By Skift: Apple is preparing to replace Siri with a generative AI chatbot across iPhones, iPads, and Macs later this year, according to a Bloomberg report. The move.

2026-01-21T15:55:34.108041-08:00

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Reuters • Rajesh Kumar Singh, Rajesh Singh

United vows to add flights at Chicago O'Hare to block American from gaining gates in 2026

By Reuters: United Airlines escalated its long-running battle with American Airlines at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport on Wednesday, with CEO Scott Kirby pledging to add "as many flights as are required" to stop American from gaining additional gates at United's expense in 2026.

Also: Aviation Week

2026-01-21T13:58:23.288661-08:00

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