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United, Delta, and American Airlines stocks soared following the Dow's 50,000 milestone, driven by improving US consumer spending sentiment.
Lufthansa's Airbus A321-200, D-AISZ, arrived in Frankfurt with the historic 'parable' design, honoring the airline's 100th anniversary and its Lockheed Super Star heritage.
The FAA has increased drone restriction enforcement before Super Bowl LX, issuing fines up to $36,770 and suspending licenses for unsafe and unauthorized operations.
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks arrived for Super Bowl 60 on two distinct Boeing wide-body jets, the custom 767-300ER and a chartered Atlas Air 747.
The Australian Airports Association and Regional Capitals Australia signed an MoU to lobby for a fairer aviation system, citing high regulatory costs and aging infrastructure.
The death of former Boeing quality manager John Barnett, who raised concerns about 787 Dreamliner production standards, has intensified scrutiny on the manufacturer and FAA oversight.
Abu Dhabi Airports and DINAC signed an MoU for Silvio Pettirossi International Airport development; this is part of a wider UAE-Paraguay infrastructure push.
India's civil aviation ministry found half of the nation's 754-aircraft fleet, including Air India and IndiGo planes, suffers from recurring technical defects.
Airbus forecasts Asia-Pacific needs 19,560 new aircraft by 2044, representing 46% of global demand, fueled by 4.4% annual passenger traffic growth.
The Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) and EN2CORE Technology successfully converted landfill methane into 100 kg of SAF daily, validating a decentralized, waste-based fuel supply pathway.
Milan Malpensa Airport is the primary gateway for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, expecting over 340,000 passengers; business aviation faces severe capacity constraints.
Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who raised 787 Dreamliner safety concerns, was found dead of apparent suicide during his retaliation lawsuit deposition.
Emirates will launch a second daily service to Tokyo Narita (NRT) on May 1, 2026, using a retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, significantly boosting UAE-Japan capacity.
Delta Air Lines begins New York-JFK to Orange County service; Avianca and American Airlines expand international networks with key route additions.
CASC's Ninth Academy successfully completed the maiden flight of its two-passenger, roadable eVTOL aircraft in Chongqing on February 6, 2026.
Russia's NAIS-2026 and DronTech expo featured over 200 companies, underscoring the aggressive push for proactive import substitution in commercial aviation.
Nürnberger Flugdienst Flight 108, a Swearingen Metroliner III, disintegrated near Düsseldorf Airport in 1988 after a lightning strike caused electrical failure and pilot spatial disorientation.
NTSB Chair warns Hollywood Burbank Airport is the next potential mid-air collision site, citing 12+ near-misses since 2018 and complex Van Nuys traffic.
India is poised for a landmark $80 billion Boeing aircraft purchase, a central component of the new US-India trade deal set for signing in March 2026.
UK green hydrogen producer Protium has successfully delivered its first consignment of green hydrogen to climate-tech company OXCCU, marking a significant step in developing cost-effective, lower-carbon intensity sustainable aviation fuel from waste carbon and hydrogen.