ROUTESJan 07, 2026First Airbus A321XLR Arrives in Delhi to Launch Landmark Athens RouteIn a transformative moment for Indian aviation, IndiGo officially inducted its first Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft today, January 7, 2026. The aircraft, bearing tail number VT-NLA, touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) following a delivery flight from Hamburg via Abu Dhabi.Read More →
ROUTESJan 07, 2026Saudi LCC Flyadeal Expands Network with New Medina BaseIn a landmark move for Saudi Arabia’s aviation sector, flyadeal, the Kingdom’s leading low-cost carrier, has officially inaugurated its fourth operational base at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED) in Medina.Read More →
NEWSJan 07, 2026U.S. Carriers Sound Alarm Over Dublin’s ‘Passenger Cap’ and Transatlantic DisruptionA high-stakes diplomatic and legal confrontation is coming to a head as major U.S. airlines warn that a decades-old passenger cap at Dublin Airport (DUB) has moved from a local planning dispute to a full-blown violation of international treaty obligations. As of January 7, 2026, the industry’s most powerful lobby, Airlines for America (A4A), has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to intervene, citing an imminent threat to the vital transatlantic corridor.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 06, 2026Why Aviation Careers Attract Students with Global MindsetsStudents with global perspectives see aviation as connecting the world. Every flight links economies, brings families back together, and moves cargo across continents. That connection matters to them.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2026KLM Cancels 92% of Amsterdam Flights in Historic Winter Storm CrisisThe European aviation network has been plunged into chaos as a relentless winter storm system, characterised by heavy snowfall and gale-force winds, has brought Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to a near-total standstill. As of the evening of January 6, 2026, flag carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has effectively surrendered its hub operations to the elements, with cancellation rates for the upcoming flight bank soaring to a staggering 92%.Read More →
ROUTESJan 06, 2026Starlux Takes Delivery of First A350-1000 for US East Coast PushStarlux Airlines has officially entered a new era of ultra-long-haul travel. On January 6, 2026, the Taipei-based carrier took delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, marking a pivotal milestone in its aggressive strategy to conquer the North American market, specifically targeting the lucrative U.S. East Coast.Read More →
ROUTESJan 05, 2026LOT Polish Airlines Debuts New Boeing 737 MAX 8 CabinIn a milestone for Central and Eastern European aviation, LOT Polish Airlines officially placed its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 featuring a fully revamped cabin into commercial service on January 2, 2026. Read More →
STORIESJan 05, 2026Photo Essay: N874TW, The DOJ Jet That Brought Maduro to New YorkOn January 3, 2026, a Boeing 757 landed at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, New York. This article outlines the history of the aircraft, and shows photos taken by planespotters of Maduro's landing in SWF.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 04, 2026This Week in Aviation: The 10 Stories That Mattered MostFrom major airline developments to aircraft updates and industry shifts, this weekly recap highlights the ten most-read aviation stories from the week of December 28.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJan 02, 2026Why Airline Class Wars Will Intensify in 2026The "Class War" of 2026 is no longer just about legroom; it is a calculated, multi-billion-dollar strategic pivot by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and carriers to capture a "splurge-ready" traveller base that is increasingly opting for "one big trip" over frequent, low-cost hops.Read More →
