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August 25, 2026

United Airlines announces ten new international destinations for 2027, new routes in Europe and Asia, and expanded use of the Airbus A321XLR

A neighbor takes off in Texas.

United Airlines will launch 10 new international routes starting in 2027, expanding service to destinations across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
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LATAM Airlines closes a $505 million financing deal, including its largest sustainability-linked operation, to boost the growth and renewal of its fleet…

Easyjet has increased the number of cabin crew over 50 by 127 percent since 2022. Around one in eight of the airline's flight attendants now belongs to…

A SWISS Boeing 777-300ER flying from Chicago to Zurich diverted to the Azores on August 25, 2026, after… The post ‘Pungent odor’ forces SWISS Boeing 777 to divert to Azores appeared first on…

Europe's most expensive airlines in 2026: the ranking. Most major carriers recorded a lower RASK last year. British Airways…

An airport employee was struck by an Airbus A350 during pushback at Montreal Trudeau Airport after tripping on the tarmac.

Pilot advocacy group is seeking changes to monitoring, medical reviews and the path to unrestricted certification.

Commuting is popular in the aviation world, but even this is extreme.

easyJet and i6 Group together to reduce fuel consumption and emissions through a new digital platform. easyJet today announces a new partnership with i6 Group, provider of…
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Air Baltic has cancelled the planned route between Groningen and Tenerife before its maiden flight. The route was to operate weekly from October, according to the portal Up In The Sky…

The 11 route additions are more than any other airport in its network.

Air Europa launches new German destination from Madrid. New route to Düsseldorf starting November 30
The airline will offer two connections per direction, consolidating its presence in Germany, where it already flies to Munich and Frankfurt. The new operation will offer a total of 1,456 annual…

Indonesia is deepening its military cooperation with China and wants to turn future defense equipment acquisitions into an opportunity to develop its own industry…
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The carrier is using a Boeing 777-300ER with upgraded luxury suites.

New owner logs 144 hours across 16,800 nm in record 30-day backcountry trek. The post Carbon Cub UL Completes Historic Flight to Australia appeared first on Plane + Pilot .
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TAL Aviation Group has been appointed general sales agent for Sun PhuQuoc Airways in Italy and other European countries. TAL Aviation Group has signed an exclusive general sales agent agreement…

A rare CIA mission to Moscow may explain why John Ratcliffe switched from a C-40B to a C-17.

SAC, the company managing Catania and Comiso airports, announces a new direct route between Catania and Newark/New York operated by United Airlines, starting on the 28th…

A Delta passenger alleges a flight attendant tried to serve food after it fell onto the aircraft floor. The dispute reportedly escalated, a glove was allegedly thrown, and police met the aircraft…
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Leadership transition becomes effective August 31.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport closes the Buitenveldertbaan to air traffic on weekdays from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8. On the weekend of Sept. 5–6 the runway remains open…

<p>Ana Komar is the chief pilot and owner of <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.flybadlands.com/" target="_blank">Fly Badlands</a>, a one-woman, one-airplane business flying tourists and…

<p>Ana Komar is the chief pilot and owner of <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.flybadlands.com/" target="_blank">Fly Badlands</a>, a one-woman, one-airplane business flying tourists and…

Europe is increasing military spending. Like it or not, this is happening, but behind tanks, drones and new... The post Soldiers wanted: the new challenge for Western armies…

Sparky Barnes submitted this photo and note: "Emma Herrington Crawford, a professional biplane ferry pilot, was ferrying this Waco Classic from Kentucky to Florida when she stopped by McMinn County…

Condor has opened its own training centre for technical staff in Mörfelden-Walldorf. The Condor Technik Training Center covers almost 1,000 square metres and offers space for up to 15…

A discreet trip by the CIA director aboard a C-17 comes as Washington shifts its campaign against Iran toward economic coercion. The move raises the possibility of a…

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