AeroTime
• Stephen Pope
A fatal Arizona helicopter crash involving a high‑altitude slackline has intensified scrutiny of the FAA's NOTAM system as the agency prepares a planned upgrade. The accident has focused attention on how temporary, recreational aerial hazards are notified to pilots and airspace managers.
Skift
• Meghna Maharishi
By Skift: U.S. airlines are optimistic about 2026 as they continue to focus on international growth and premium products.
Air Data News
• JCC; Ricardo Meier
By Air Data News: KF Aerospace announced the successful certification of its first Boeing 737-800 Combi conversion on January 8 after the approve by the Transport Canada agency.
aerotelegraph.com
By aerotelegraph.com: Die Billigairline will die verbleibenden Airbus A320 ihrer Flotte mit Sharklets nachrüsten. Das Upgrade-Programm läuft bereits in Kooperation mit Airbus und soll bis Sommer 2026 abgeschlossen sein.
Runway Girl
• Mary Kirby
By Runway Girl: As operators in China face cost pressures and supply shortages, used serviceable material is increasingly viewed as a strategic tool.
By cbj.ca: MONTRÉAL, Jan. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Air Canada and PAL Airlines announced today their intent to expand the commercial agreement under which PAL operates regional flights for Air Canada Express, helping protect and grow service in Eastern Canada.
Aviation Week
• James Pozzi
By Aviation Week: The proposed engine maintenance venture has broken ground at Istanbul Airport.
ch-aviation
By ch-aviation: Qatar Airways (QR, Doha Hamad International) has leased three slot pairs at London Heathrow from Air Mauritius (MK, Mauritius) as the latter is moving its London...
