North America   Aircraft Demand: Airline Distress & Consolidation   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Policy & Regulation   Airlines  
Wall Street Journal • Dean Seal

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

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

Also: The Independent and the-independent.com
2026-01-10T07:14:35.481878-08:00
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.

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.

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.

Also: Daily Sabah, The Independent and 7 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.

2026-01-09T12:06:17.185841-08:00