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U.S. Approves Transfer of Mesa Airlines Operating Certificates to Republic Airways

U.S. regulators have approved the transfer of Mesa Airlines’ operating certificates to Republic Airways. The clearance removes a key regulatory obstacle to operational integration following the Republic–Mesa merger and allows consolidation of fleets, schedules and pilot operations under one carrier certificate.

2026-01-28T10:16:07.550315-08:00
North America   Airports   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Policy & Regulation  
Airways Magazine • Helwing Villamizar

Competing Redesigns Unveiled for Washington Dulles Terminal — Modernizing Saarinen’s Icon with Big Operational and Infrastructure Implications

By Airways Magazine: Leading architects unveil competing proposals to reinvent Washington Dulles, reimagining Saarinen’s terminal as a modern gateway.

2026-01-28T08:59:14.995063-08:00
Routes   Europe   North America   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Air Canada   Airbus A320   Airlines  
aircanada.com

Air Canada adds Quito, expands year‑round Europe routes and bases A321XLR in Toronto; resumes Calgary–Mexico services

By aircanada.com: New flights to Quito from Montréal and Toronto start December 2026Toronto-Manchester and Toronto-Copenhagen become year-round as of October 2026, supported by new Airbus A321XLR base in TorontoExpanded winter season service to Rio, Santiago, and LimaNew Calgary services to Cancun and Puerto Vallarta launch December 2026Builds on new Vancouver-S...

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2026-01-28T07:19:24.845838-08:00
ATC   Middle East   Europe   Airport Infrastructure & Air Traffic Management   Airbus A320   Airlines  
aero.de

(DE) Eurowings adds refuelling stops on flights from Dubai

By aero.de: Eurowings fliegt mit konventionellen Airbus A320neo nach Dubai. Die aktuelle Luftraumsperrung über dem Iran zwingt Eurowings auf Umwege - und mitunter zu Tankstopps.

2026-01-28T04:38:16.126362-08:00