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Aviation Week • Ella Nethersole

Emirates and Air Peace activate interline to link 13 Nigerian cities and West Africa to Dubai and London

Emirates and Nigeria’s Air Peace have activated a bilateral interline agreement, enabling single‑ticket connections that link 13 Nigerian cities and other West African points to Emirates’ global network via Dubai and onward to London’s airports. The move deepens Emirates’ African reach and expands UK–Africa connectivity.

2026-01-26T04:10:31.456598-08:00

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American and United escalate network battle over Chicago O'Hare

2026-01-26T04:02:43.330629-08:00

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Indian regional carriers press for policy changes as UDAN revamp advances

2026-01-26T03:32:58.150628-08:00

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Ryanair raises fare and traffic guidance as Q3 revenue climbs to €3.21bn; first 737 MAX‑10s due 2027

2026-01-25T23:16:40.501640-08:00

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Emirates and Air Peace activate interline to link 13 Nigerian cities and West Africa to Dubai and London Emirates and Nigeria’s Air Peace have activated a bilateral interline agreement, enabling single‑ticket connections that link 13 Nigerian cities and other West African points to Emirates’ global network via Dubai and onward to London’s airports. The move deepens Emirates’ African reach and expands UK–Africa connectivity.

2026-01-26T04:10:31.456598-08:00

Emirates and Air Peace activate interline to link 13 Nigerian cities and West Africa to Dubai and London

Cranky Flier

American and United escalate network battle over Chicago O'Hare Two of the U.S. legacy carriers, American and United, are in the early stages of a rare, head-to-head network fight centered on Chicago, with both sides escalating capacity and route moves. The rivalry has already spilled beyond ORD and neither carrier appears willing to back down.

2026-01-26T04:02:43.330629-08:00

American and United escalate network battle over Chicago O'Hare

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Indian regional carriers press for policy changes as UDAN revamp advances Regional carriers are lobbying New Delhi for policy changes as a government-led revamp of the UDAN regional connectivity scheme advances. They argue adjustments to funding, route awards and regulatory terms are needed to make expansion financially viable and to boost services to underserved airports.

2026-01-26T03:32:58.150628-08:00

Indian regional carriers press for policy changes as UDAN revamp advances

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Air France ends Paris–Bangui service, severing Central African Republic's sole scheduled international link Air France has terminated its scheduled Paris–Bangui service, removing the Central African Republic's only direct international air connection. The decision leaves Bangui Mpoko International reliant on indirect routings and third‑country hubs for scheduled passenger and cargo services.

2026-01-26T02:25:21.648840-08:00

Air France ends Paris–Bangui service, severing Central African Republic's sole scheduled international link

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Ryanair raises fare and traffic guidance as Q3 revenue climbs to €3.21bn; first 737 MAX‑10s due 2027 Ryanair reported Q3 revenue of €3.21bn (+9%) and flew 47.5m passengers (+6% YoY), raising full‑year traffic to about 208m and lifting fare guidance. Fleet stands at 643 aircraft; the carrier is redeploying capacity to Italy and Albania and expects first 737 MAX‑10 deliveries in 2027.

2026-01-25T23:16:40.501640-08:00

Ryanair raises fare and traffic guidance as Q3 revenue climbs to €3.21bn; first 737 MAX‑10s due 2027

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Garuda Indonesia — route network, fleet and partnership update Operator News round-up of Garuda Indonesia's route changes, strategic fleet developments, aircraft orders and partnership activity, plus start-up, bankruptcy and M&A movements. The aggregation highlights operator-level adjustments that may affect capacity allocation, route economics and alliance dynamics across the Asia-Pacific aviation market.

2026-01-25T22:34:21.362575-08:00

Garuda Indonesia — route network, fleet and partnership update

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Air China launches inaugural nonstop Beijing–Abu Dhabi Dreamliner service Air China has launched inaugural nonstop Beijing–Abu Dhabi flights operated with a Boeing 787, establishing the first direct capital‑to‑capital scheduled link operated by a Chinese carrier. The route opens a new direct China–UAE connection and marks a milestone in bilateral air connectivity.

2026-01-25T20:35:39.660062-08:00

Air China launches inaugural nonstop Beijing–Abu Dhabi Dreamliner service

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Air Niugini to debut A220-300s on international Australia routes in Q1 2026 Air Niugini will deploy its newly inducted Airbus A220-300s on international services to Australia in the first quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory clearances. The Port Moresby-based carrier plans to introduce the type onto its short‑haul international network once approvals are finalised.

2026-01-25T20:34:12.798775-08:00

Air Niugini to debut A220-300s on international Australia routes in Q1 2026

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Emirates and Air Peace activate interline to link 13 Nigerian cities and West Africa to Dubai and London

American and United escalate network battle over Chicago O'Hare

Indian regional carriers press for policy changes as UDAN revamp advances

Ryanair raises fare and traffic guidance as Q3 revenue climbs to €3.21bn; first 737 MAX‑10s due 2027

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