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NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67

The NTSB will convene a daylong public hearing to identify the primary factors behind the Jan. 29 midair collision over the Potomac that killed 67. Board members will focus on assigning probable cause and finalizing the precise wording that will drive subsequent safety recommendations.

2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00

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Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

2026-01-26T16:31:28.781213-08:00

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Airlines for America asks US DOT to challenge Dublin capacity caps, saying US carriers would be disadvantaged

2026-01-26T15:52:36.267786-08:00

AINonline

Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil

2026-01-26T10:43:44.871725-08:00

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Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy Jiaxing airport has opened to civilian traffic and will prioritise air cargo operations, positioning the new facility as a freight-focused gateway. The move creates dedicated capacity for cargo services — including operators referenced in regional reporting such as YTO Cargo Airlines — amid growing Asian logistics activity.

2026-01-26T16:31:28.781213-08:00

Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

FlightGlobal

Airlines for America asks US DOT to challenge Dublin capacity caps, saying US carriers would be disadvantaged Airlines for America has petitioned the US Department of Transportation to warn Ireland against planned capacity restrictions at Dublin Airport, arguing the caps would unfairly disadvantage US carriers and violate bilateral air‑transport agreements, and asking DOT to intervene to protect transatlantic access.

2026-01-26T15:52:36.267786-08:00

Airlines for America asks US DOT to challenge Dublin capacity caps, saying US carriers would be disadvantaged

The Air Current

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NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67 The NTSB will convene a daylong public hearing to identify the primary factors behind the Jan. 29 midair collision over the Potomac that killed 67. Board members will focus on assigning probable cause and finalizing the precise wording that will drive subsequent safety recommendations.

2026-01-26T12:15:22.486352-08:00

NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67

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Delta to invest $250M to revamp Austin–Bergstrom main terminal Delta Air Lines will invest $250 million to revamp the main terminal at Austin–Bergstrom International Airport. The carrier’s planned funding represents a significant airline-led capital commitment at AUS; the announcement did not disclose detailed scope, timeline or financing structure.

2026-01-26T11:25:12.569264-08:00

Delta to invest $250M to revamp Austin–Bergstrom main terminal

AINonline

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Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil Congress has until the end of the week to resolve fallout from ICE turmoil or risk a second FAA shutdown, a lapse that could again force operational drawdowns, scheduled-flight caps and widespread airport disruption unless stopgap funding or legislative fixes are enacted.

2026-01-26T10:43:44.871725-08:00

Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil

Skift

Air Greenland reports surge in late bookings as U.S., UK and German demand rises Air Greenland is seeing an unusual spike in late bookings and heightened demand from the U.S., UK and Germany linked to recent political developments. The short-notice surge is testing the carrier’s and Greenland’s tourism strategy, capacity planning and airport readiness.

2026-01-26T08:36:34.941345-08:00

Air Greenland reports surge in late bookings as U.S., UK and German demand rises

Airways Magazine

U.S. flight cancellations drop to ~14% Monday after 45% Sunday peak; JFK/LGA/EWR and BOS remain heavily impacted Cirium data show U.S. flight cancellations fell to roughly 14% on Monday after peaking at about 45% on Sunday; carriers and airports began recovery operations, but New York-area hubs (JFK, LGA, EWR) and Boston (BOS) continued to record heavy cuts, driving residual delays and rebooking strain.

2026-01-26T07:28:09.305850-08:00

U.S. flight cancellations drop to ~14% Monday after 45% Sunday peak; JFK/LGA/EWR and BOS remain heavily impacted

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American and United escalate network battle over Chicago O'Hare Two of the U.S. legacy carriers, American and United, are in the early stages of a rare, head-to-head network fight centered on Chicago, with both sides escalating capacity and route moves. The rivalry has already spilled beyond ORD and neither carrier appears willing to back down.

2026-01-26T04:02:43.330629-08:00

American and United escalate network battle over Chicago O'Hare

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NTSB holds daylong hearing to determine probable cause of Jan. 29 Potomac midair collision that killed 67

Jiaxing airport opens to civilian traffic with cargo-first strategy

Airlines for America asks US DOT to challenge Dublin capacity caps, saying US carriers would be disadvantaged

Congress faces week-long deadline to avert second FAA shutdown after ICE turmoil

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