Flying Magazine
• Jack Daleo
A high‑tech blended‑wing body design is being presented as the next evolution in commercial aviation, promising substantial fuel‑burn reductions for future airliners. The concept is being promoted for its potential to cut fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions compared with conventional designs.
ch-aviation
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Skift
• Gordon Smith
By Skift: Airlines are increasingly using on-time performance rankings as a marketing tool, turning punctuality into a competitive advantage that shapes consumer trust and choice.
Reuters
By Reuters: Ryanair on Wednesday ruled out equipping its jets with Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service, citing the impact of fuel costs from drag caused by the antenna and the short length of its flights.
By en.traicy.com: AirlineRatings, an airline rating agency, has announced the Top 25 Safest Airlines for 2026. The top positions were taken by Etihad Airways and Hong Kong Express Airways.
AeroTime
• Jean Carmela Lim
By AeroTime: Korean Air opens Prestige Lounge at Incheon with Ramyeon Library, cooking studio and arcade room as part of Terminal 2 expansion ahead of Asiana Airlines merger.
Skift
• Peden Doma Bhutia
By Skift: China investigates Trip.com for alleged monopolistic practices, impacting the largest online travel agency in the country.
Reuters
By Reuters: An eight-hour radio outage at Greek airports last week that forced authorities to clear the airspace was partly due to outdated communications systems, investigators said, as the issue showed infrastructure gaps in a key tourist destination.
Paddle Your Own Kanoo
• Mateusz Maszczynski
