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Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary 787 service from Nov 2026

Etihad Airways will begin the first-ever nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary service in November 2026, creating a direct scheduled link between the UAE and Western Canada. Announced in Calgary on Jan. 29, 2026, the route will be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and expand Etihad's long‑haul network.

2026-01-29T10:33:50.887969-08:00

Associated Press

One year since Washington midair collision: American Airlines AA5342 and Army Black Hawk crash killed 67

2026-01-29T07:13:32.508500-08:00

Airways Magazine

Sea‑Tac completes SEA Gateway north terminal upgrade with Alaska Airlines

2026-01-29T09:06:30.199113-08:00

Airways Magazine

Hartsfield–Jackson trials off‑airport baggage drop to speed passenger processing

2026-01-29T08:31:43.628070-08:00

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Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary 787 service from Nov 2026 Etihad Airways will begin the first-ever nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary service in November 2026, creating a direct scheduled link between the UAE and Western Canada. Announced in Calgary on Jan. 29, 2026, the route will be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and expand Etihad's long‑haul network.

2026-01-29T10:33:50.887969-08:00

Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary 787 service from Nov 2026

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Colombia proposes slot-allocation reform; airlines warn of disruption Colombian authorities have proposed reforms to national airport slot-allocation rules, prompting airlines — including Avianca — to warn the changes could cause operational disruption and scheduling uncertainty across the country's primary airports. The government says the reform aims to improve efficiency and competition, but details and implementation timelines remain limited.

2026-01-29T09:33:42.790077-08:00

Colombia proposes slot-allocation reform; airlines warn of disruption

FlightGlobal

Sheremetyevo-linked operator wins auction for Moscow's Domodedovo airport Sheremetyevo's operator, via its wholly-owned subsidiary Perspektiva, says it has won the auction to acquire Moscow's Domodedovo airport after the asset was put up for sale. The deal brings two of the city's major airports under entities linked to the same operator.

2026-01-29T09:24:45.610117-08:00

Sheremetyevo-linked operator wins auction for Moscow's Domodedovo airport

Airways Magazine

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Sea‑Tac completes SEA Gateway north terminal upgrade with Alaska Airlines Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and Alaska Airlines have completed the SEA Gateway Project, delivering a significant redesign of Sea‑Tac's north terminal entrance. The finished work changes the terminal's north entry configuration and represents a visible infrastructure update to the airport frontage.

2026-01-29T09:06:30.199113-08:00

Sea‑Tac completes SEA Gateway north terminal upgrade with Alaska Airlines

Airways Magazine

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Hartsfield–Jackson trials off‑airport baggage drop to speed passenger processing Atlanta’s Hartsfield–Jackson is piloting off‑airport baggage drop facilities aimed at speeding passenger processing by shaving a few minutes from check‑in and lobby dwell time. The trial targets faster throughput for connecting traffic and reduced terminal congestion at the world’s busiest airport.

2026-01-29T08:31:43.628070-08:00

Hartsfield–Jackson trials off‑airport baggage drop to speed passenger processing

Associated Press

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One year since Washington midair collision: American Airlines AA5342 and Army Black Hawk crash killed 67 Flags at the DOT and FAA were lowered Thursday marking the one-year anniversary of a midair collision over Washington, D.C., when American Airlines Flight AA5342 from Wichita struck a U.S. Army Black Hawk, killing all 64 on the airliner and the helicopter's three crew. Families and responders reflected on recovery.

2026-01-29T07:13:32.508500-08:00

One year since Washington midair collision: American Airlines AA5342 and Army Black Hawk crash killed 67

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Ohio submits eVTOL eIPP proposal to FAA to tackle four-state medical transport challenge Ohio submitted a comprehensive proposal to the FAA's eVTOL Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) to tackle a four-state medical transport challenge, proposing demonstration flights of electric vertical takeoff-and-landing aircraft to test cross-border emergency logistics and interoperability among regional operators and agencies.

2026-01-29T07:11:57.113121-08:00

Ohio submits eVTOL eIPP proposal to FAA to tackle four-state medical transport challenge

AeroTime

Storm Kristin collapses hangar and damages Portuguese F-16s at Monte Real Air Base Storm Kristin swept across central Portugal on 27–28 January 2026, with gusts reported up to 178 km/h. The storm collapsed a maintenance hangar at Monte Real Air Base and damaged multiple Portuguese Air Force F-16s, with at least two jets confirmed struck by debris.

2026-01-29T01:05:24.986003-08:00

Storm Kristin collapses hangar and damages Portuguese F-16s at Monte Real Air Base

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Etihad to launch first nonstop Abu Dhabi–Calgary 787 service from Nov 2026

One year since Washington midair collision: American Airlines AA5342 and Army Black Hawk crash killed 67

Sea‑Tac completes SEA Gateway north terminal upgrade with Alaska Airlines

Hartsfield–Jackson trials off‑airport baggage drop to speed passenger processing

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