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Chris Rocheleau Named Acting FAA Administrator After Fatal Collision

In response to a recent fatal midair collision near Washington, D.C., President Trump has appointed Chris Rocheleau as the acting FAA Administrator. Rocheleau, a veteran with two decades of FAA experience, aims to address regulatory challenges and restore trust in American air travel.

2025-01-30T08:50:01.381416-08:00

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SUA Líneas Aéreas Launches in Uruguay with airBaltic Partnership

2025-01-30T18:42:43.318315-08:00

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Chinese Citizens Among Casualties in DC Air Collision Involving Military Helicopter

2025-01-30T18:50:07.803663-08:00

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Dubai International Airport Hits Record 92.3 Million Passengers in 2024

2025-01-30T15:43:03.647176-08:00

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Riyadh Air: Saudi Arabia's New National Carrier Prepares for Launch Amid Regional Competition

October 15, 2024 - A report on Riyadh Air's development, outlining key milestones and future prospects as Saudi Arabia's new national carrier approaches its 2025 launch. Read More.

The 2024 CrowdStrike Outage: Unveiling the Aviation Industry's Cyber Vulnerabilities

October 9, 2024 - Examining the 2024 CrowdStrike outage that disrupted global airlines, revealing aviation's cybersecurity vulnerabilities and prompting industry-wide respon Read More.

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Chinese Citizens Among Casualties in DC Air Collision Involving Military Helicopter Two Chinese nationals were among the victims when a commercial plane collided with a military helicopter near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night. The Chinese Embassy has demanded a thorough investigation into this tragic incident amid international attention.

2025-01-30T18:50:07.803663-08:00

Chinese Citizens Among Casualties in DC Air Collision Involving Military Helicopter

CAPA

SUA Líneas Aéreas Launches in Uruguay with airBaltic Partnership Uruguay's new national carrier, SUA Líneas Aéreas, is set to commence operations in 2025, collaborating with airBaltic to leverage a low-cost model and strategic expertise, aiming to succeed in the competitive aviation market.

2025-01-30T18:42:43.318315-08:00

SUA Líneas Aéreas Launches in Uruguay with airBaltic Partnership

economymiddleeast.com

Dubai International Airport Hits Record 92.3 Million Passengers in 2024 Dubai International (DXB) marked a significant milestone by servicing 92.3 million passengers in 2024, maintaining a decade-long reign as the world's busiest airport. This achievement surpasses its previous record set in 2018, highlighting the emirate's strategic position amid global economic challenges.

2025-01-30T15:43:03.647176-08:00

Dubai International Airport Hits Record 92.3 Million Passengers in 2024

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Ryanair Constructs €40M Maintenance Facility at Dublin Airport The new facility will include a state-of-the-art four-bay hangar, creating over 200 high-skilled jobs for engineers and mechanics. This 120,000 square foot facility will enhance Ryanair's maintenance capacity as it accommodates its expanding fleet.

2025-01-30T11:10:07.514672-08:00

Ryanair Constructs €40M Maintenance Facility at Dublin Airport

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Frontier and Spirit Navigate Capacity Constraints in ULCC Market Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines face strategic challenges as they encounter reduced growth opportunities amid increasing overlaps in their ultralow-cost carrier networks. Both carriers are reassessing market strategies to mitigate direct competition while optimizing route profitability.

2025-01-30T09:47:55.306711-08:00

Frontier and Spirit Navigate Capacity Constraints in ULCC Market

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Fuel Supply Issues Force 747-8 Jets to Refuel 2,000 Km Away in South Africa Due to persistent fuel supply disruptions at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport, jumbo 747-8 aircraft have been flying empty over 2,000 kilometers to refuel, raising concerns about operational efficiency and logistical planning in the region.

2025-01-30T09:08:45.400546-08:00

Fuel Supply Issues Force 747-8 Jets to Refuel 2,000 Km Away in South Africa

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Japan's Resilience Lander Captures Point Nemo from Lunar Orbit The Resilience Moon Lander, part of Japan's lunar exploration program, has provided a unique view of Point Nemo from orbit. Dubbed the most remote place on Earth, this image underscores the lander's capacity for observational data collection on interplanetary missions.

2025-01-30T09:08:27.039084-08:00

Japan's Resilience Lander Captures Point Nemo from Lunar Orbit

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Trump's DEI Claims on DC Crash Meet Widespread Rebuttal Industry experts and officials refute President Trump's assertions linking DEI programs to the recent air collision in Washington, D.C. Despite Trump's accusations, evidence supporting his claims remains unsubstantiated, drawing criticism from various sectors, including political figures and aviation authorities.

2025-01-30T08:54:02.826655-08:00

Trump's DEI Claims on DC Crash Meet Widespread Rebuttal