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Cirium: Snowstorm triggers Saturday spike in U.S. cancellations, hits MEM, DFW and OKC

Cirium data shows a sharp increase in U.S. flight cancellations on Saturday as a snowstorm focused on Memphis (MEM), Dallas‑Fort Worth (DFW) and Oklahoma City (OKC). Friday operations remained mostly intact nationwide, but the weekend surge concentrated disruption at key regional hubs.

2026-01-23T21:55:07.212864-08:00

Middle East Airline Industry & Market Trends Aviation Safety & Regulation Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Airlines

Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

KLM suspends flights to Dubai, Tel Aviv and Riyadh 'until further notice' over security concerns

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: KLM cancels all flights to Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Riyadh due to security concerns amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Aviation Source

Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways Suspend Gulf and Israel Routes Amid Security Fears

azernews.az

Major European carriers suspend Middle East flights amid rising US–Iran tensions

Also: news.ssbcrack.com, lemonde.fr, airlive.net and boardingarea.com

2026-01-23T16:52:13.263730-08:00

eVTOL AI Leadership Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews

Wall Street Journal • Becky Peterson, David Cabrera

Former Morgan Stanley Autos Analyst Joins Robotics and Urban Air Mobility Beat

By Wall Street Journal: Morgan Stanley’s former autos analyst has big ideas in his new gig covering the robot economy.

2026-01-23T17:34:19.806336-08:00

Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Airbus Airlines

Reuters • Tim Hepher

Airbus close to selling about 100 A220s to AirAsia, marking carrier’s first move into regional narrowbodies

By Reuters: Airbus is closing in on a deal to sell around 100 A220 jets to AirAsia , marking the budget airline's first foray into regional narrowbody aircraft, industry sources said.

Also: Dj's Aviation

2026-01-23T09:08:44.303000-08:00

GA AI Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)

AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Greg Mercer Backs Skytron — Four-Seat Fly-by-Wire Personal Aircraft Aimed at Reducing Pilot Error

By AeroTime: Silicon Valley entrepreneur Greg Mercer is backing Skytron, a four-seat fly-by-wire aircraft aimed at reducing pilot workload and human-error accidents.

2026-01-23T13:40:56.917220-08:00

ATC Helicopter North America Airports Aviation Safety & Regulation Policy & Regulation Defense Policy

FAA

FAA formalizes permanent helicopter and powered‑lift restrictions near Reagan National Airport (DCA)

By FAA: WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is formalizing permanent restrictions for helicopters and powered-lift from operating in certain areas near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), unless these aircraft are conducting essential operations.

Simple Flying

FAA Permanently Bans Helicopter Flights Over Washington, D.C.: New Rules and Operator Impacts

AINonline

U.S. Issues New Flight Restrictions Near Reagan National (KDCA)

Also: Aviation Week, news.bgov.com, avbrief.com and airportindustry-news.com

2026-01-23T04:00:36.628024-08:00

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Economic Times

London's Heathrow eases liquid and laptop rules after £1 billion security upgrade

By Economic Times: Heathrow Airport has eased liquid and electronics rules following a £1 billion scanner upgrade, allowing up to two-litre liquid containers and no longer requiring laptop removal.

Simple Flying