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United buys Spirit’s final two Chicago O’Hare gates for ~$30M, escalates fight with American

United Airlines will acquire Spirit’s final two Chicago O’Hare gates for about $30.2 million, according to court filings, intensifying its campaign to displace American at the critical ORD hub. The move follows United’s recent frequency increases across dozens of routes and sharpens the hub competition for loyalty revenue.

2026-02-04T08:57:07.710847-08:00

Vertical Mag

ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets

2026-02-04T11:29:33.994120-08:00

avfuelblog.com

Avfuel named fuel provider for Sugar Land Regional Airport and GlobalSelect FBO ahead of 2026 World Cup

2026-02-03T11:14:50.863837-08:00

AeroTime

Turkish Airlines A330-300 diverts to Kolkata after in‑flight engine fire on Kathmandu–Istanbul service

2026-02-04T06:56:20.183098-08:00

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Vertical Mag

ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets ANRA Technologies has appointed Dave Gustas as chief revenue officer to lead its global revenue strategy and execution. Gustas will be responsible for expanding ANRA’s sales and contracting across enterprise, government, air navigation services, defense and broader aviation markets as the company scales.

2026-02-04T11:29:33.994120-08:00

ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets

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United buys Spirit’s final two Chicago O’Hare gates for ~$30M, escalates fight with American United Airlines will acquire Spirit’s final two Chicago O’Hare gates for about $30.2 million, according to court filings, intensifying its campaign to displace American at the critical ORD hub. The move follows United’s recent frequency increases across dozens of routes and sharpens the hub competition for loyalty revenue.

2026-02-04T08:57:07.710847-08:00

United buys Spirit’s final two Chicago O’Hare gates for ~$30M, escalates fight with American

Flying Magazine

Angelo State launches FAA‑CTI‑designated ATC simulator lab developed with UFA Angelo State University opened a UFA‑developed ATC simulator lab that has secured FAA CTI designation, letting Air Traffic Operations students begin simulator training immediately. The facility is intended to accelerate students' path to FAA qualification and support regional controller hiring.

2026-02-04T08:42:52.724422-08:00

Angelo State launches FAA‑CTI‑designated ATC simulator lab developed with UFA

AeroTime

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Turkish Airlines A330-300 diverts to Kolkata after in‑flight engine fire on Kathmandu–Istanbul service A Turkish Airlines A330-300 en route from Kathmandu to Istanbul declared an emergency on 4 Feb after its right engine caught fire shortly after takeoff. The aircraft carrying 236 people diverted and made an emergency landing in Kolkata; an inspection is underway.

2026-02-04T06:56:20.183098-08:00

Turkish Airlines A330-300 diverts to Kolkata after in‑flight engine fire on Kathmandu–Istanbul service

Skift

Ras Al Khaimah Airport targets Far East carriers and expanded European links Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is actively courting airlines from the Far East while pursuing expanded scheduled links to Europe, seeking to broaden its international connectivity beyond Gulf and leisure markets. The push targets new long‑haul and regional services to lift passenger volumes and diversify route offerings.

2026-02-04T06:35:41.427833-08:00

Ras Al Khaimah Airport targets Far East carriers and expanded European links

ch-aviation

Philippine Airlines to end all Manila turboprop operations in late 1Q26 Philippine Airlines (PR) will discontinue all turboprop operations at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport effective March, late 1Q26. The carrier will remove scheduled turboprop services from the Philippines’ primary gateway starting in the final weeks of the first quarter of 2026.

2026-02-03T15:08:15.953671-08:00

Philippine Airlines to end all Manila turboprop operations in late 1Q26

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Congress approves $12B FAA budget, ends partial shutdown after ~10,000 furloughs Congress approved a $12 billion appropriation for the FAA, ending a partial agency shutdown that temporarily furloughed about 10,000 employees. The funding restores operations, resumes safety oversight and certifications, and averts further disruptions across U.S. airspace after recent staffing gaps.

2026-02-03T11:37:55.106946-08:00

Congress approves $12B FAA budget, ends partial shutdown after ~10,000 furloughs

avfuelblog.com

Avfuel named fuel provider for Sugar Land Regional Airport and GlobalSelect FBO ahead of 2026 World Cup Avfuel will supply fuel to Sugar Land Regional Airport (KSGR) and its GlobalSelect FBO to boost capacity and service. As the region prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Houston expects over 500,000 visitors — international GA and business-aviation demand will rise.

2026-02-03T11:14:50.863837-08:00

Avfuel named fuel provider for Sugar Land Regional Airport and GlobalSelect FBO ahead of 2026 World Cup

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United buys Spirit’s final two Chicago O’Hare gates for ~$30M, escalates fight with American

ANRA names Dave Gustas CRO to drive global revenue across air navigation, government and defense markets

Avfuel named fuel provider for Sugar Land Regional Airport and GlobalSelect FBO ahead of 2026 World Cup

Turkish Airlines A330-300 diverts to Kolkata after in‑flight engine fire on Kathmandu–Istanbul service

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