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Riyadh Air launches 'Riyadh Cargo' to monetise belly-hold lift and build Riyadh as a logistics hub

Riyadh Air has launched "Riyadh Cargo," beginning belly-hold freight operations across its modern widebody fleet and signalling a strategic push to build Riyadh into a global logistics hub. The tech-first unit will scale with the carrier's network and its up-to-122 787/A350‑1000 fleet commitment.

2026-01-21T04:11:00.604468-08:00

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Vertical Aerospace brings Valo to New York, maps NYC eVTOL routes to challenge Archer and Joby

2026-01-21T04:10:57.515256-08:00

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Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; President completes trip on C-32A

2026-01-20T20:06:46.702688-08:00

AeroTime

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

2026-01-20T13:08:09.248457-08:00

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Riyadh Air launches 'Riyadh Cargo' to monetise belly-hold lift and build Riyadh as a logistics hub Riyadh Air has launched "Riyadh Cargo," beginning belly-hold freight operations across its modern widebody fleet and signalling a strategic push to build Riyadh into a global logistics hub. The tech-first unit will scale with the carrier's network and its up-to-122 787/A350‑1000 fleet commitment.

2026-01-21T04:11:00.604468-08:00

Riyadh Air launches 'Riyadh Cargo' to monetise belly-hold lift and build Riyadh as a logistics hub

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Vertical Aerospace brings Valo to New York, maps NYC eVTOL routes to challenge Archer and Joby Vertical Aerospace has brought its Valo eVTOL to New York to begin a U.S. tour and map proposed air‑taxi routes across the city. The UK manufacturer says the trials will test Valo's urban operations and stake its claim against Archer and Joby in the competitive NYC market.

2026-01-21T04:10:57.515256-08:00

Vertical Aerospace brings Valo to New York, maps NYC eVTOL routes to challenge Archer and Joby

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Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; President completes trip on C-32A En route to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Air Force One carrying President Donald Trump returned to Joint Base Andrews after crew identified a minor electrical issue. The president completed the trip on a USAF C-32A (Boeing 757 variant) following the precautionary landing.

2026-01-20T20:06:46.702688-08:00

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; President completes trip on C-32A

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FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises The FAA is warning pilots to expect increasing airspace disruptions, reroutes and NOTAMs as US orbital launch activity grows, citing recent mishaps — including a 2025 SpaceX explosion — that have forced urgent closures and operational changes over launch ranges and adjacent air routes.

2026-01-20T13:08:09.248457-08:00

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

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Delta and United decline awarded Mexico City slots Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have declined takeoff-and-landing slots awarded at Mexico City, rejecting reassigned frequencies. Both carriers' refusals strip two major U.S. operators of newly allocated capacity at the airport and complicate route-reinstatement plans for transborder service between the U.S. and Mexico.

2026-01-20T08:55:53.726767-08:00

Delta and United decline awarded Mexico City slots

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Avelo extends summer 2026 schedules across four U.S. hubs, opens year‑ahead bookings Avelo extended its summer 2026 schedule through August and opened year‑ahead bookings across four U.S. hubs — New Haven, Philadelphia, Charlotte and Central Florida. The carrier says its Central Florida roster will serve six airports (Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, Lakeland, Orlando, Sarasota‑Bradenton and Tampa). Reported fares start at $42.

2026-01-20T07:18:45.554461-08:00

Avelo extends summer 2026 schedules across four U.S. hubs, opens year‑ahead bookings

Reuters

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Bipartisan US spending deal funds 2,500 air-traffic controllers and $2.4B for Amtrak A bipartisan U.S. spending deal introduced Tuesday by lawmakers provides funding to hire 2,500 air‑traffic controllers and allocates $2.4 billion to Amtrak, while channeling additional billions to transportation and housing programs and cutting funds intended for electric‑vehicle charging and high‑speed rail.

2026-01-20T06:49:56.652322-08:00

Bipartisan US spending deal funds 2,500 air-traffic controllers and $2.4B for Amtrak

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Air France expands 'Train + Air' single‑booking to include OUIGO low‑cost trains Air France and SNCF Voyageurs have extended their 'Train + Air' single‑booking product to include OUIGO low‑cost services. Initially available for Paris Charles de Gaulle–Avignon, Aix‑en‑Provence and Marseille connections, the partners say the offer will be rolled out to OUIGO's full 70‑destination network.

2026-01-19T18:54:37.537894-08:00

Air France expands 'Train + Air' single‑booking to include OUIGO low‑cost trains

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Riyadh Air launches 'Riyadh Cargo' to monetise belly-hold lift and build Riyadh as a logistics hub

Vertical Aerospace brings Valo to New York, maps NYC eVTOL routes to challenge Archer and Joby

Air Force One returns to Joint Base Andrews after minor electrical issue; President completes trip on C-32A

FAA warns pilots to expect airspace disruptions as US launch cadence rises

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