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Garuda withdraws from Jakarta Halim; Citilink to take over services

Garuda Indonesia has withdrawn its passenger services from Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, with sibling low-cost carrier Citilink designated to take over those operations. The transfer shifts operational responsibility within the Garuda Group as Citilink expands its role at Halim.

2026-01-27T18:56:06.556823-08:00

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NTSB finds FAA oversight, ATC training and collision‑avoidance failures behind Reagan National midair collision

2026-01-27T07:19:47.127506-08:00

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Argentina airports handle record ~50.6 million passengers in 2025; Buenos Aires hubs near 30M

2026-01-27T09:18:04.361035-08:00

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Bain Capital acquires APP Jet Center, adds five FBOs and nearly 1 million sq ft of hangars

2026-01-27T13:31:50.846042-08:00

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India’s Travel Sector Eyes Long‑Sought Aviation and Tourism Reforms in New Budget

2026-01-27T20:20:51.835650-08:00

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China Express to move main base to Chongqing; analysis of network and hub implications China Express Airlines will shift its main operational base to Chongqing. Reporting in this cluster examines how the carrier’s re‑basing reframes its domestic network and hub strategy and the resulting operational, connectivity and competitive questions for the Chongqing market.

2026-01-27T20:14:59.036255-08:00

China Express to move main base to Chongqing; analysis of network and hub implications

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Garuda withdraws from Jakarta Halim; Citilink to take over services Garuda Indonesia has withdrawn its passenger services from Jakarta's Halim Perdanakusuma Airport, with sibling low-cost carrier Citilink designated to take over those operations. The transfer shifts operational responsibility within the Garuda Group as Citilink expands its role at Halim.

2026-01-27T18:56:06.556823-08:00

Garuda withdraws from Jakarta Halim; Citilink to take over services

Flying Magazine

Bain Capital acquires APP Jet Center, adds five FBOs and nearly 1 million sq ft of hangars Bain Capital has acquired APP Jet Center, a fixed-base operator managing terminals at five locations and serving business and general aviation customers. The deal brings close to 1 million square feet of hangar space into Bain's portfolio, expanding its footprint in private-aviation infrastructure.

2026-01-27T13:31:50.846042-08:00

Bain Capital acquires APP Jet Center, adds five FBOs and nearly 1 million sq ft of hangars

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Argentina airports handle record ~50.6 million passengers in 2025; Buenos Aires hubs near 30M Argentina's airport system handled a record c.50.6 million passengers in 2025, a 12% year‑on‑year increase that sits roughly 9% above the 2023 peak. December was the busiest month; Buenos Aires airports accounted for nearly 30 million journeys, with the city terminal exceeding 5 million international travellers.

2026-01-27T09:18:04.361035-08:00

Argentina airports handle record ~50.6 million passengers in 2025; Buenos Aires hubs near 30M

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FAA unveils largest reorganization, creates SMS and AAM units The FAA announced what it calls the largest reorganization in its history, establishing a dedicated Safety Management Systems (SMS) office and an Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) unit while streamlining internal activities to improve efficiency and accelerate decision‑making across the agency.

2026-01-27T08:41:44.188872-08:00

FAA unveils largest reorganization, creates SMS and AAM units

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NTSB finds FAA oversight, ATC training and collision‑avoidance failures behind Reagan National midair collision The NTSB found FAA oversight lapses, inadequate air‑traffic‑controller training, poorly designed flight routes and gaps in collision‑avoidance systems created conditions for a deadly midair collision near Reagan National involving an American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter. The board will hold a public hearing and issue dozens of safety recommendations.

2026-01-27T07:19:47.127506-08:00

NTSB finds FAA oversight, ATC training and collision‑avoidance failures behind Reagan National midair collision

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American hit by near‑10,000 winter cancellations as crew tracking collapses; 0.3% profit‑share fuels anger Winter Storm Fern disruptions left American Airlines with nearly 10,000 cancellations and reports that the carrier lost track of crews, leaving flights short of pilots and flight attendants even when aircraft were ready. The fallout coincided with a 0.3% profit‑sharing payout (~$150 on a $50k salary), sparking worker fury.

2026-01-27T07:13:23.709162-08:00

American hit by near‑10,000 winter cancellations as crew tracking collapses; 0.3% profit‑share fuels anger

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Garuda withdraws from Jakarta Halim; Citilink to take over services

NTSB finds FAA oversight, ATC training and collision‑avoidance failures behind Reagan National midair collision

Argentina airports handle record ~50.6 million passengers in 2025; Buenos Aires hubs near 30M

Bain Capital acquires APP Jet Center, adds five FBOs and nearly 1 million sq ft of hangars

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