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Avelo ends ICE deportation flights, closes three bases and reconsolidates network

Avelo Airlines will end its contract to operate Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights, citing public backlash, inconsistent revenue and operational complexity. The low‑fare carrier said it will close three bases and reconsolidate its network around four remaining hubs to firm up finances.

2026-01-10T07:14:35.481878-08:00

Skift

How outsourcing and automation shattered Europe’s airline 'premium' experience

2026-01-10T07:08:17.731792-08:00

Reuters

Ethiopia breaks ground on $12.5B Bishoftu International Airport to become Africa's largest hub

2026-01-10T03:44:20.611904-08:00

aerotelegraph.com

Rossiya Superjet 100 partially exits runway at Arkhangelsk during winter landing

2026-01-09T22:50:57.309362-08:00

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Avelo ends ICE deportation flights, closes three bases and reconsolidates network Avelo Airlines will end its contract to operate Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation flights, citing public backlash, inconsistent revenue and operational complexity. The low‑fare carrier said it will close three bases and reconsolidate its network around four remaining hubs to firm up finances.

2026-01-10T07:14:35.481878-08:00

Avelo ends ICE deportation flights, closes three bases and reconsolidates network

Skift

How outsourcing and automation shattered Europe’s airline 'premium' experience This analysis examines how widespread outsourcing and hurried automation have eroded Europe’s airline 'premium' offer — from ground handling and baggage to contact centres and in‑flight service — causing fragmented touchpoints, service failures and diminished passenger expectations that challenge carriers' loyalty and revenue strategies.

2026-01-10T07:08:17.731792-08:00

How outsourcing and automation shattered Europe’s airline 'premium' experience

Reuters

Ethiopia breaks ground on $12.5B Bishoftu International Airport to become Africa's largest hub Ethiopia on Jan. 10, 2026 began construction of the $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, a phased mega‑hub south of Addis Ababa planned with four runways and capacity for about 270 aircraft. The project aims to relieve Addis Ababa congestion and underpin Ethiopian Airlines' global expansion.

2026-01-10T03:44:20.611904-08:00

Ethiopia breaks ground on $12.5B Bishoftu International Airport to become Africa's largest hub

aerotelegraph.com

Rossiya Superjet 100 partially exits runway at Arkhangelsk during winter landing On Jan. 9 Rossiya Airlines flight FV6305, a Yakovlev/Sukhoi Superjet 100 (RA‑89146), partially exited the runway during landing at Arkhangelsk Airport after sliding on wet snow. The excursion occurred during rollout; there were no passenger injuries. Reported runway contamination: ~3 mm wet snow, friction ~0.35.

2026-01-09T22:50:57.309362-08:00

Rossiya Superjet 100 partially exits runway at Arkhangelsk during winter landing

Skift

Credit‑card rewards and AI tools are eroding airline and hotel loyalty; India/China travellers more confident than US/UK Skift Research finds credit‑card rewards and consumer AI tools are weakening traditional airline and hotel loyalty programs, while travellers in India and China report higher confidence in travel than peers in the U.S. and U.K. These trends signal erosion of loyalty economics and shifting regional demand patterns.

2026-01-09T10:10:44.164035-08:00

Credit‑card rewards and AI tools are eroding airline and hotel loyalty; India/China travellers more confident than US/UK

The Independent

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Major carriers suspend Iran services as nationwide protests and internet blackout trigger cancellations Major Middle Eastern and Turkish carriers — including flydubai, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus and Ajet — have suspended services to Iran amid large-scale anti-government protests and a nationwide internet blackout. Azerbaijan Airlines also cancelled Baku–Tehran flights; at least 17 Dubai–Iran services were reported cancelled today.

2026-01-09T08:30:31.656923-08:00

Major carriers suspend Iran services as nationwide protests and internet blackout trigger cancellations

airsideint.com

flydubai selects ZestIoT AI Turnaround Management Platform for DXB and network rollout flydubai will deploy ZestIoT’s AI-powered Turnaround Management Platform at Dubai International (DXB) and across its expanding network to digitize aircraft turnarounds. The system delivers real-time visibility into ground activities, AI-driven predictive tools and collaboration features intended to boost on‑time performance.

2026-01-09T06:48:04.946864-08:00

flydubai selects ZestIoT AI Turnaround Management Platform for DXB and network rollout

aerotelegraph.com

easyJet to retrofit remaining A320ceo fleet with Airbus sharklets by summer 2026 easyJet will retrofit its remaining A320ceo fleet with Airbus-manufactured sharklets, completing the programme by summer 2026. The wingtip upgrade cuts drag and can reduce fuel burn by up to 4%—about 2,156 tonnes of fuel and 7,000 tonnes CO2 saved annually—while adding up to 100nm range and six seats per aircraft.

2026-01-09T06:16:43.813204-08:00

easyJet to retrofit remaining A320ceo fleet with Airbus sharklets by summer 2026

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Avelo ends ICE deportation flights, closes three bases and reconsolidates network

How outsourcing and automation shattered Europe’s airline 'premium' experience

Ethiopia breaks ground on $12.5B Bishoftu International Airport to become Africa's largest hub

Rossiya Superjet 100 partially exits runway at Arkhangelsk during winter landing

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