China   Europe   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   COMAC  
Reuters

EASA conducts validation flights of COMAC C919 in Shanghai

EASA test pilots have flown validation sorties of COMAC's C919 in Shanghai as part of the agency's certification 'validation activities', a crucial step toward EASA recognition that would clear the way for the Chinese narrowbody to operate and be sold in Western markets.

Also: aeromorning.com and South China Morning Post
2026-01-15T08:15:33.102843-08:00
GA   BizAv   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)  
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AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Daher introduces TBM 980 with G3000 Prime

By AeroTime: Daher unveiled the TBM 980 in Tarbes, France, featuring Garmin’s new G3000 Prime flight deck and connected cockpit technology.

Also: Skies Magazine and evaint.com
2026-01-15T08:31:13.495429-08:00
AI   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Sustainability & Climate Initiatives   Airlines  
Skift • Darin Graham

AI Growth Is Driving Up U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions — What It Means for Airlines and Travel Companies

By Skift: The United States is set to break a multi-year trend of falling emissions, with a 2.4% increase in 2025, according to new data from the Rhodium Group. The AI emissions in travel are rising as the industry scales up tools.

2026-01-15T08:00:32.129412-08:00
ATC   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Airlines  
Associated Press

Turkish Airlines flight diverts to Barcelona after passenger’s in‑flight Wi‑Fi name contained bomb threat

By Associated Press: A Turkish Airlines flight has made an emergency landing at Barcelona’s airport after a passenger created a wireless network with a bomb threat in its name.

Also: Wings, euroweeklynews.com, Daily Sabah and The Independent
2026-01-15T05:19:06.888022-08:00
Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus A350   Air India   Airlines  
Reuters

Air India warns A350 services may be disrupted after engine struck by foreign object

By Reuters: Air India warned of possible disruptions to routes served by its Airbus A350s due to engine damage sustained by one of the long-haul aircraft after landing in New Delhi on Thursday.

Also: Business Standard, CNA, Times of India, Economic Times and 3 more
2026-01-15T04:57:59.931691-08:00