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S7 in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential lifeline for Russian production

S7 Airlines is in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential landmark commitment that would provide a major boost to Russian aircraft production and underpin wider use of domestically produced types. The report gives no details on pricing, delivery schedule or financing.

2026-01-06T19:51:45.519997-08:00

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Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors With Damaged Engine Nacelle After Faro Landing

By Aviation Source: A Ryanair 737-800 which sustained engine nacelle damage during landing in Faro on 15 November flew a further 4 sectors before the damage was detected.

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2026-01-06T16:46:02.252379-08:00

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Seoul assigns remedy routes to T'way, Air Premia and Alaska Airlines

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2026-01-06T18:24:04.566357-08:00

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Avelo to cut six 737-700s from fleet and close trio of bases

By FlightGlobal: Houston-based low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is closing three crew bases and removing six Boeing 737-700s from its fleet as part of network streamlining efforts following a major recapitalisation that has strengthened its balance sheet.

2026-01-06T21:26:57.488224-08:00

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Emirates flight EK929 (B777-200) declares emergency and returns to Dubai after cabin depressurisation

By Aviation Source: Emirates flight EK929, a B777-200 enroute to Cairo, declared an emergency and returned to Dubai after losing cabin pressure enroute on 4 Jan.

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US awards radar contracts to RTX, Indra in air traffic overhaul

By Reuters: The United States awarded contracts on Monday to RTX Corp and Spain's Indra Sistemas to supply new radars for its aging air traffic control system, a major step in a multi-billion-dollar overhaul, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said in a statement.

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FAA selects two contractors to replace 612 aging radar systems used by air traffic controllers

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FAA selects Collins Aerospace and Indra to replace up to 612 radars by June 2028

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2026-01-05T14:45:03.283207-08:00

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Batik Air Malaysia to pay pilots sacked during COVID $350k

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2026-01-06T15:38:35.206059-08:00

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U.S. Coast Guard Pursues Fleeing Russian Oil Tanker as U.S. Deploys Aviation Assets to U.K. Ahead of Potential Boarding

By The War Zone: The pursuit of the tanker Marinera comes as the U.S. continues pouring aviation assets into the U.K. ahead of a potential boarding effort.

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2026-01-06T15:40:53.668526-08:00

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S7 in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu‑214s, a potential lifeline for Russian production

Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors With Damaged Engine Nacelle After Faro Landing

Seoul assigns remedy routes to T'way, Air Premia and Alaska Airlines

Avelo to cut six 737-700s from fleet and close trio of bases

Emirates flight EK929 (B777-200) declares emergency and returns to Dubai after cabin depressurisation

US awards radar contracts to RTX, Indra in air traffic overhaul

FAA selects two contractors to replace 612 aging radar systems used by air traffic controllers

FAA selects Collins Aerospace and Indra to replace up to 612 radars by June 2028

Batik Air Malaysia to pay pilots sacked during COVID $350k

U.S. Coast Guard Pursues Fleeing Russian Oil Tanker as U.S. Deploys Aviation Assets to U.K. Ahead of Potential Boarding

Avelo to cut six 737-700s from fleet and close trio of bases

S7 Airlines in talks to firm-order 100 Tupolev Tu-214s, a major boost for Russian aircraft production

Seoul assigns remedy routes to T'way, Air Premia and Alaska Airlines

Emirates flight EK929 (B777-200) declares emergency and returns to Dubai after cabin depressurisation

Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors With Damaged Engine Nacelle After Faro Landing

U.S. Coast Guard Pursues Fleeing Russian Oil Tanker as U.S. Deploys Aviation Assets to U.K. Ahead of Potential Boarding

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