News

ch-aviation

Thai Airways seeks board approval for THB13bn Utapao MRO to boost regional maintenance capacity

Thai Airways management is seeking board approval for a THB13 billion (about US$418 million) investment to build a heavy MRO hub at Utapao. The project aims to expand regional line and heavy-maintenance capacity, support fleet sustainment and enable third-party work to generate new revenue streams.

2026-01-22T17:09:45.534489-08:00

theaviationhub.co.uk

Air Europa formalises firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s to renew long‑haul fleet

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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

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

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

AirInsight

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

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

News Timeline

ch-aviation

Thai Airways seeks board approval for THB13bn Utapao MRO to boost regional maintenance capacity Thai Airways management is seeking board approval for a THB13 billion (about US$418 million) investment to build a heavy MRO hub at Utapao. The project aims to expand regional line and heavy-maintenance capacity, support fleet sustainment and enable third-party work to generate new revenue streams.

2026-01-22T17:09:45.534489-08:00

Thai Airways seeks board approval for THB13bn Utapao MRO to boost regional maintenance capacity

ch-aviation

Bangkok Airways delays additional jet deliveries to 2026 Bangkok Airways will defer taking additional jet deliveries until 2026, pausing planned fleet expansion. The decision shifts expected capacity additions into next year and will affect the carrier's short-term fleet availability, maintenance scheduling and financing commitments across its network and partner agreements.

2026-01-22T17:09:44.672961-08:00

Bangkok Airways delays additional jet deliveries to 2026

ch-aviation

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

AeroTime

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

AirInsight

❗️

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 starting in October 2026, ending a decade-long run as the only major continental carrier in the region without passenger connectivity. The move upgrades its premium Dreams Class and brings Copa in line with competitors that have already added high-speed broadband.

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

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

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

❗️

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

FlightGlobal

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

theaviationhub.co.uk

Air Europa formalises firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s to renew long‑haul fleet Air Europa has formalised a firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s, announced at FITUR, as the cornerstone of its long‑haul fleet renewal programme. The deal is intended to boost capacity, operating efficiency and sustainability on long‑haul routes.

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

Air Europa formalises firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s to renew long‑haul fleet

Menu

Airlines News

Thai Airways seeks board approval for THB13bn Utapao MRO to boost regional maintenance capacity

Air Europa formalises firm order for 40 Airbus A350-900s to renew long‑haul fleet

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

News Timeline