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Air Europa formalises order for up to 40 Airbus A350‑900s to accelerate long‑haul renewal

Air Europa has formalised an order for up to 40 Airbus A350‑900s, announced at FITUR, as part of its long‑haul fleet replacement programme. The deal boosts capacity and fuel efficiency and signals a phased withdrawal of the carrier’s Boeing 787‑8s as it transforms its long‑haul network.

2026-01-22T10:51:43.994213-08:00

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Delta flight diverts to Alaska after crew use beverage carts to contain unruly passenger

2026-01-22T11:33:07.529497-08:00

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Copa Airlines to Offer Fleet‑wide Wi‑Fi from October 2026, Ending Regional Connectivity Gap

2026-01-22T12:15:48.194628-08:00

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Pilot hiring rebounds for 2026 after 2025 slowdown, industry data shows

2026-01-22T12:15:53.383059-08:00

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Vanuatu mulls ATR 42 to rebuild Air Vanuatu domestic network by 2030 Vanuatu is considering acquisition of an ATR 42 turboprop by 2030 to rebuild and expand Air Vanuatu’s domestic network, the government said. The move aims to restore inter-island connectivity and provide suitable capacity for thin Pacific routes using a short‑field turboprop platform.

2026-01-22T15:37:13.500452-08:00

Vanuatu mulls ATR 42 to rebuild Air Vanuatu domestic network by 2030

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Pilot hiring rebounds for 2026 after 2025 slowdown, industry data shows New data from airlines, recruiters and industry groups show pilot hiring reversing a broad slowdown in 2025, with recruiting momentum and increased hiring activity across carriers and training providers entering 2026. The rebound suggests staffing capacity is improving as airlines prepare for planned fleet and schedule growth.

2026-01-22T12:15:53.383059-08:00

Pilot hiring rebounds for 2026 after 2025 slowdown, industry data shows

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Copa Airlines to Offer Fleet‑wide Wi‑Fi from October 2026, Ending Regional Connectivity Gap Copa Airlines will equip its fleet with onboard Wi‑Fi beginning October 2026, a strategic pivot after more than a decade as the last major continental carrier without passenger connectivity. The rollout will upgrade its premium Dreams Class and close a notable service gap with regional competitors.

2026-01-22T12:15:48.194628-08:00

Copa Airlines to Offer Fleet‑wide Wi‑Fi from October 2026, Ending Regional Connectivity Gap

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Delta flight diverts to Alaska after crew use beverage carts to contain unruly passenger A Delta Air Lines flight performed an emergency landing in Alaska after flight attendants used beverage carts to contain an unruly passenger. The onboard intervention prompted diversion to the nearest airport; authorities met the aircraft on landing and the passenger was removed for further handling.

2026-01-22T11:33:07.529497-08:00

Delta flight diverts to Alaska after crew use beverage carts to contain unruly passenger

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Dale Vince’s Ecojet placed into provisional liquidation after zero‑emission carrier never launches Ecojet Airlines — a proposed zero‑emission regional carrier backed by green entrepreneur Dale Vince — has been placed into provisional liquidation after never commencing operations. The appointment of provisional liquidators ends the attempt to bring the carrier to market before any flights were operated.

2026-01-22T11:12:35.280923-08:00

Dale Vince’s Ecojet placed into provisional liquidation after zero‑emission carrier never launches

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Air Europa formalises order for up to 40 Airbus A350‑900s to accelerate long‑haul renewal Air Europa has formalised an order for up to 40 Airbus A350‑900s, announced at FITUR, as part of its long‑haul fleet replacement programme. The deal boosts capacity and fuel efficiency and signals a phased withdrawal of the carrier’s Boeing 787‑8s as it transforms its long‑haul network.

2026-01-22T10:51:43.994213-08:00

Air Europa formalises order for up to 40 Airbus A350‑900s to accelerate long‑haul renewal

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Flair Airlines drops ULCC label, shifts to traditional carrier strategy and eyes fleet expansion Flair Airlines (F8), based in Kelowna, says it no longer considers itself an ultra‑low‑cost carrier and is moving toward a traditional airline model tailored to Canada’s market. The carrier also announced plans to expand its fleet as part of the strategic shift.

2026-01-22T10:31:42.766666-08:00

Flair Airlines drops ULCC label, shifts to traditional carrier strategy and eyes fleet expansion

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Exclusive: The Best and Worst Airlines of 2025 — winner's multibillion overhaul and strategy reset An exclusive ranking of the best and worst airlines of 2025 finds the top carrier converted multibillion-dollar operational investments into measurable performance gains while navigating a major corporate shake-up and revising its strategic direction. The list highlights which airlines adapted successfully and which remain exposed amid industry turbulence.

2026-01-22T09:06:57.601213-08:00

Exclusive: The Best and Worst Airlines of 2025 — winner's multibillion overhaul and strategy reset

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Air Europa formalises order for up to 40 Airbus A350‑900s to accelerate long‑haul renewal

Delta flight diverts to Alaska after crew use beverage carts to contain unruly passenger

Copa Airlines to Offer Fleet‑wide Wi‑Fi from October 2026, Ending Regional Connectivity Gap

Pilot hiring rebounds for 2026 after 2025 slowdown, industry data shows

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