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Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors with Engine Nacelle Damage After Faro Landing

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 sustained engine nacelle (pod) damage during landing at Faro on 15 November but continued to operate four further sectors over the next ~24 hours before the damage was detected. The lapse has prompted scrutiny of post-landing inspections and safety oversight.

2026-01-06T16:46:02.252379-08:00

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Winter storm and critical de‑icing fluid shortage paralyze Schiphol; KLM cancels hundreds and sources emergency supplies

2026-01-06T09:25:06.193312-08:00

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USCG cutter and ISR aircraft shadow Russian tanker Marinera as special forces prepare; Russia reportedly sends submarine

2026-01-06T15:40:53.668526-08:00

The War Zone

Ukraine says donated F-16s shot down about 1,000 Russian cruise missiles and attack drones as pilots overhaul tactics

2026-01-06T09:54:10.899382-08:00

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France's DGA drops 72 inert drones from A400M in flight trials to validate launch simulations and aircraft safety France’s defence procurement agency (DGA) conducted flight trials releasing 72 inert drone mock-ups from an Airbus A400M to validate launch simulations, assess separation dynamics and measure the airlifter’s structural and operational response during mass-release scenarios. The empirical data will feed modelling tools and safety procedures for future UAS launch concepts.

2026-01-07T04:34:25.333280-08:00

France's DGA drops 72 inert drones from A400M in flight trials to validate launch simulations and aircraft safety

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Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors with Engine Nacelle Damage After Faro Landing A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 sustained engine nacelle (pod) damage during landing at Faro on 15 November but continued to operate four further sectors over the next ~24 hours before the damage was detected. The lapse has prompted scrutiny of post-landing inspections and safety oversight.

2026-01-06T16:46:02.252379-08:00

Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors with Engine Nacelle Damage After Faro Landing

The War Zone

USCG cutter and ISR aircraft shadow Russian tanker Marinera as special forces prepare; Russia reportedly sends submarine A U.S. Coast Guard cutter, supported by ISR aircraft, is trailing the Russian oil tanker Marinera in the Atlantic as U.S. aviation assets reposition to the U.K. and special forces train for a potential boarding. Russian sources reportedly dispatched a submarine in response.

2026-01-06T15:40:53.668526-08:00

USCG cutter and ISR aircraft shadow Russian tanker Marinera as special forces prepare; Russia reportedly sends submarine

The War Zone

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Ukraine says donated F-16s shot down about 1,000 Russian cruise missiles and attack drones as pilots overhaul tactics Ukrainian pilots say donated F-16s have shot down roughly 1,000 Russian cruise missiles and one‑way attack drones. Crews report they have rewritten NATO‑taught F‑16 tactics to operate in heavily contested frontline airspace and have highlighted sustainment and operational challenges during intense combat use.

2026-01-06T09:54:10.899382-08:00

Ukraine says donated F-16s shot down about 1,000 Russian cruise missiles and attack drones as pilots overhaul tactics

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Winter storm and critical de‑icing fluid shortage paralyze Schiphol; KLM cancels hundreds and sources emergency supplies A relentless winter storm has left Amsterdam Schiphol near‑standstill as a critical de‑icing fluid shortage forces KLM to cancel hundreds of flights and source emergency supplies from Germany. Airlines used roughly 85,000 litres of fluid and cancellation totals are reported between 600 and 2,400 across affected days.

2026-01-06T09:25:06.193312-08:00

Winter storm and critical de‑icing fluid shortage paralyze Schiphol; KLM cancels hundreds and sources emergency supplies

Aviation Week

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EU extends deadlines for TAP and SATA divestments, including 51% Azores Airlines sale The European Commission has extended deadlines for TAP Air Portugal and SATA Group to complete divestments required as conditions of pandemic-era state aid. The move extends the timeframe for SATA to sell a 51% stake in Azores Airlines and for TAP to divest specified non‑core businesses.

2026-01-06T06:02:40.415274-08:00

EU extends deadlines for TAP and SATA divestments, including 51% Azores Airlines sale

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Germany grants VAT exemption to Lufthansa CityLine Germany's tax authorities have granted Lufthansa CityLine a value‑added tax (VAT) exemption, changing the carrier's VAT treatment within Germany. The ruling formalises CityLine's tax status and removes VAT liabilities for the activities covered by the exemption, with implications for the airline's cost base and accounting in the German market.

2026-01-06T06:01:28.835444-08:00

Germany grants VAT exemption to Lufthansa CityLine

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Airbus repositions A220 marketing to target regional airlines Airbus is retargeting A220 marketing toward regional carriers to boost sales of the A220-500 and other variants, shifting the aircraft’s positioning away from its original Bombardier C Series messaging to emphasize regional operations and fleet-fit as the programme seeks new orders.

2026-01-06T00:25:41.591207-08:00

Airbus repositions A220 marketing to target regional airlines

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Ryanair 737-800 Flew Four Sectors with Engine Nacelle Damage After Faro Landing

Winter storm and critical de‑icing fluid shortage paralyze Schiphol; KLM cancels hundreds and sources emergency supplies

USCG cutter and ISR aircraft shadow Russian tanker Marinera as special forces prepare; Russia reportedly sends submarine

Ukraine says donated F-16s shot down about 1,000 Russian cruise missiles and attack drones as pilots overhaul tactics

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