MRO   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Air India   Airlines   Boeing  
Reuters • Abhijith Ganapavaram, Aditya Kalra

UK probes Air India 787 after takeoff with faulty fuel-control switch; carrier reinspects 33 Dreamliners

The UK CAA has opened a formal inquiry after an Air India Boeing 787 departed Heathrow with a potentially faulty fuel-control switch and was later grounded on arrival in India for checks. Air India says it has completed precautionary reinspections of all 33 of its 787s and found no anomalies.

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
Europe   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A350   Airlines  
aeroroutes.com

Starlux to Launch Taipei–Prague Service 1 Aug 2026 — Three Weekly Flights

By aeroroutes.com: Published at 2300PST 03FEB26 / 0600GMT 04FEB26 Click here for Chinese version / 中文 點選此頁 . Starlux Airlines as of Wednesday (04FEB26) filed operational schedule for its planned European service, with Taipei Taoyuan – Prague route scheduled from 01AUG26.

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2026-02-03T23:08:08.170969-08:00
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
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
Event   BizAv   North America   Airports   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management  
avfuelblog.com

Avfuel Named Fuel Provider for Sugar Land Regional Airport and GlobalSelect FBO Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

By avfuelblog.com: Collaboration supports regional travel ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ HOUSTON / FEB. 3, 2026 / AVIATION NEWS—Avfuel Corporation, the leading independent supplier of aviation fuel and services, is proud to announce a new partnership with the City of Sugar Land, Texas, naming Avfuel as the fuel provider for Sugar Land Regional Airport (KSGR) and GlobalSelect, the airport’s full-service FBO.

Also: Regional Gateway and AviationPros
2026-02-03T11:14:50.863837-08:00