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U.S. carriers heading into 2026 expect revenue growth driven by international expansion and higher‑margin premium cabins, with earnings previews highlighting network restoration, premium‑product investments and loyalty monetization. The outlook is also shaped by consolidation and restructuring risks tied to Spirit and other low‑cost carriers.

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Fatal Arizona helicopter crash linked to high‑altitude slackline renews scrutiny of FAA NOTAM system

By AeroTime: A fatal Arizona helicopter crash involving a high-altitude slackline has renewed scrutiny of the FAA’s NOTAM system ahead of its planned upgrade.

2026-01-09T08:22:48.247367-08:00

MRO Air Cargo & Freight Logistics North America Airlines Boeing 737

Air Data News • JCC; Ricardo Meier

KF Aerospace receives Transport Canada certification for first 737-800 Combi conversion

By Air Data News: KF Aerospace announced the successful certification of its first Boeing 737-800 Combi conversion on January 8 after the approve by the Transport Canada agency.

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Op-Ed: Building a sustainable future for aircraft teardown in China

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(DE) EasyJet retrofits remaining Airbus A320s with Sharklets | aeroTELEGRAPH

By aerotelegraph.com: Die Billigairline will die verbleibenden Airbus A320 ihrer Flotte mit Sharklets nachrüsten. Das Upgrade-Programm läuft bereits in Kooperation mit Airbus und soll bis Sommer 2026 abgeschlossen sein.

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Air Canada Extends Air Canada Express Agreement with PAL Airlines to 2032, Increases PAL Fleet for Eastern Canada Service

By cbj.ca: MONTRÉAL, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Canada and PAL Airlines announced today their intent to expand the commercial agreement under which PAL operates regional flights for Air Canada Express, helping protect and grow service in Eastern Canada.

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Air Canada poised to extend contract with PAL Airlines to operate Air Canada Express regional flights

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Air Canada and PAL Airlines expand partnership, extend capacity purchase agreement through 2032

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2026-01-08T06:33:09.185522-08:00

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Aviation Week • James Pozzi

Rolls‑Royce and Turkish Technic break ground on Istanbul engine MRO joint venture

By Aviation Week: The proposed engine maintenance venture has broken ground at Istanbul Airport.

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Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic Break Ground on New Engine Maintenance Facility at Istanbul Airport

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Rolls-Royce, Turkish Technic Progress On Trent Engine MRO

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Qatar Airways leases three Heathrow slot pairs from Air Mauritius

By ch-aviation: Qatar Airways (QR, Doha Hamad International) has leased three slot pairs at London Heathrow from Air Mauritius (MK, Mauritius) as the latter is moving its London...

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