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Lufthansa turns 100, unveils Anniversary Fleet and global centenary programme

Lufthansa marked its 100th anniversary on 6 January 2026, tracing its origins to the 1926 merger that formed Deutsche Luft Hansa. The centenary will feature global events, exhibitions, restored historic aircraft and a six‑aircraft Anniversary Fleet, while the group publicly reckons with its "darkest chapter."

2026-01-06T07:35:45.626206-08:00

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U.S. seizes Russian‑flagged tanker Marinera (ex‑Bella 1) ~200 km south of Iceland after weekslong pursuit

2026-01-07T06:11:38.641179-08:00

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Delta to open first non‑airport lounge at Las Vegas Sphere in multi‑year Sphere Entertainments partnership

2026-01-06T11:13:15.008481-08:00

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Cathay Pacific launches '80 Years Together' with lettuce‑leaf retro liveries on A350 and 747 freighter

2026-01-06T09:39:27.579405-08:00

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U.S. seizes Russian‑flagged tanker Marinera (ex‑Bella 1) ~200 km south of Iceland after weekslong pursuit U.S. forces seized the Russian‑flagged tanker Marinera (ex‑Bella 1) on 7 January roughly 200 km south of Iceland after a weekslong pursuit. Open‑source tracking showed P‑8A and U‑28A aircraft monitoring the ship while U.S. Coast Guard cutters and RFA Tideforce supported the boarding; Russian media reported special‑ops helicopters nearby.

2026-01-07T06:11:38.641179-08:00

U.S. seizes Russian‑flagged tanker Marinera (ex‑Bella 1) ~200 km south of Iceland after weekslong pursuit

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Delta to open first non‑airport lounge at Las Vegas Sphere in multi‑year Sphere Entertainments partnership Delta Air Lines will open its first non‑airport lounge under a multi‑year partnership with Sphere Entertainments and has been named the Official Airline of Sphere. The deal brings a Delta‑branded hospitality space inside Las Vegas’ Sphere, extending the carrier’s customer touchpoints beyond airports.

2026-01-06T11:13:15.008481-08:00

Delta to open first non‑airport lounge at Las Vegas Sphere in multi‑year Sphere Entertainments partnership

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Cathay Pacific launches '80 Years Together' with lettuce‑leaf retro liveries on A350 and 747 freighter Cathay Pacific has kicked off a year‑long "80 Years Together" anniversary, unveiling its classic "lettuce leaf" retro livery on an Airbus A350 and confirming the scheme will be applied to a Boeing 747 freighter. The carrier says two retrojets will appear across its long‑haul network during celebrations.

2026-01-06T09:39:27.579405-08:00

Cathay Pacific launches '80 Years Together' with lettuce‑leaf retro liveries on A350 and 747 freighter

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Lufthansa turns 100, unveils Anniversary Fleet and global centenary programme Lufthansa marked its 100th anniversary on 6 January 2026, tracing its origins to the 1926 merger that formed Deutsche Luft Hansa. The centenary will feature global events, exhibitions, restored historic aircraft and a six‑aircraft Anniversary Fleet, while the group publicly reckons with its "darkest chapter."

2026-01-06T07:35:45.626206-08:00

Lufthansa turns 100, unveils Anniversary Fleet and global centenary programme

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American Airlines launches yearlong centennial with special liveries and fleet‑wide logo American Airlines has begun yearlong centennial celebrations marking 100 years since its 1926 Chicago–St. Louis inaugural mail flight. The carrier unveiled commemorative liveries — a retro Flagship on a 777‑300ER and a special 737‑800 — and will apply a centennial logo sticker to more than 1,500 aircraft.

2026-01-05T20:44:14.769137-08:00

American Airlines launches yearlong centennial with special liveries and fleet‑wide logo

Aerospace America

Whisper Aero debuts Tone T1 quiet leafblower at CES using ducted‑fan UltraQuiet propulsion Whisper Aero, the Tennessee‑based electric‑aircraft developer led by former NASA engineer Mark Moore, unveiled the handheld Tone T1 quiet leafblower at CES 2026. Powered by its UltraQuiet ducted‑fan propulsor, the T1 is marketed as roughly 70–80% quieter than gas handhelds while delivering about 60% more power.

2026-01-05T09:19:40.627263-08:00

Whisper Aero debuts Tone T1 quiet leafblower at CES using ducted‑fan UltraQuiet propulsion

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Vertical completes third full‑scale Valo prototype; piloted flight tests to start and US demo tour opens in New York Vertical Aerospace has finished its third and final full‑scale Valo prototype and will begin piloted flight testing this month following commissioning. The company will also kick off a US demonstration tour in New York as it advances validation ahead of commercialisation.

2026-01-05T02:24:10.970470-08:00

Vertical completes third full‑scale Valo prototype; piloted flight tests to start and US demo tour opens in New York

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Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026 Lufthansa will mark its 100th anniversary in 2026, a century after the first Luft Hansa flight from Frankfurt in 1926. The milestone prompts reflection on the carrier’s evolution into one of aviation’s best-known brands and will be marked by centenary programmes and commemorations.

2026-01-03T06:10:57.977853-08:00

Lufthansa to mark 100th anniversary in 2026

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Lufthansa turns 100, unveils Anniversary Fleet and global centenary programme

U.S. seizes Russian‑flagged tanker Marinera (ex‑Bella 1) ~200 km south of Iceland after weekslong pursuit

Delta to open first non‑airport lounge at Las Vegas Sphere in multi‑year Sphere Entertainments partnership

Cathay Pacific launches '80 Years Together' with lettuce‑leaf retro liveries on A350 and 747 freighter

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