ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Commercial Space   Policy & Regulation  
Flying Magazine • Jack Daleo

FAA warns airlines of 'catastrophic' airspace risks as SpaceX ramps Starship tests

The FAA issued an official safety alert urging airlines and pilots to exercise 'extreme caution' as SpaceX increases Starship test flights, warning that growing commercial launch activity could pose 'catastrophic' risks to aircraft. Investigations say prior Starship explosions disrupted air traffic and forced pilots to take evasive action.

Also: propublica.org
2026-02-02T13:02:46.782551-08:00
PaxEx   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airbus   Airlines  
PaxEx.Aero • Seth Miller

Qantas launches Economy Plus paid premium on 737, A220 and A321XLR from Feb. 6

By PaxEx.Aero: Passengers flying with Qantas from 6 February will have access to the carrier's new Economy Plus* cabin layout. The new, paid premium offering will initially be available on the carrier's 737, A220, and A321XLR aircraft.

Also: Aviation A2Z, 2paxfly.com, miragenews.com and news.ssbcrack.com
2026-02-02T10:43:06.930075-08:00
Routes   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines  
Breitflyte • Joe Breitfeller

Porter Airlines Launches New Service from Ottawa to Miami and Phoenix

By Breitflyte: Porter Airlines has today announced the launch of new nonstop service from Ottawa to both Miami and Phoenix. Miami service started January 24th with three weekly flights, while service to Phoenix will also operate three times weekly from February 7, 2026.

Also: Airline Geeks and 5 more
2026-02-02T10:27:26.448446-08:00
MRO   Air Cargo & Freight Logistics   Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Airbus  
Airbus

Airbus opens regional logistics hub in Singapore to bolster Asia‑Pacific parts, AOG and MRO support

By Airbus: Airbus has officially opened its new regional logistics hub in Singapore, marking a major expansion of its support and services footprint in Asia-Pacific.

2026-02-02T00:34:17.993193-08:00