ch-aviation

Shanghai Airlines sells Hongqiao base to sister carrier within China Eastern Group

Shanghai Airlines has sold its Hongqiao base to a sister carrier within the China Eastern Group, transferring its local operational assets and responsibilities to another group unit. The intra‑group transfer reassigns base operations at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and shifts control of the airline's local assets.

2026-01-07T17:12:19.394389-08:00
FlightGlobalJon Hemmerdinger

FAA proposal would force replacement or upgrade of ~58,600 radio altimeters, costing US operators about $4.5bn

By FlightGlobal: US operators are faced with replacing or upgrading some 58,600 radio altimeters across their fleets at a cost of at least $4.5 billion under a newly proposed FAA rule designed to prevent interference from expanded 5G wireless networks.

2026-01-07T13:41:02.209758-08:00
newsroom.lufthansagroup.com

Lufthansa Group and Amadeus partner to introduce unified order ID to simplify bookings and irregularity handling

By newsroom.lufthansagroup.com: Travel booking processes to be bundled and simplified through introduction of an order IDConsolidation of all relevant travel information allows for simplified booking and more efficient support in the event of flight schedule irregularities or changes.

2026-01-07T01:11:45.238452-08:00
The GuardianDamian Carrington

Analysis: How airlines could halve CO2 emissions without cutting flights

By The Guardian: Exclusive: Getting rid of premium seats, ensuring flights are near full and using efficient aircraft could slash CO2, analysis suggests.

2026-01-07T02:10:21.299916-08:00