Is it time for the UK to acknowledge the ‘rhetoric to reality gap’ on its military power? Forces have been stripped back since the cold war but political stasis is dangerous in the face of growing global threats

Analysis: Is it time for the UK to acknowledge the ‘rhetoric to reality gap’ on its military power? www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Remote Spanish airport again becomes parking lot for planes, this time due to Iran war An airport in a dusty and ​remote corner of rural Spain has once again become a parking lot for aircraft stranded in ‌Europe, this time due to the war with Iran, which has forced countries to close th...

Remote Spanish airport again becomes parking lot for planes, this time due to Iran war www.reuters.com/business/aer...

Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban Airspace restrictions in the Middle East amid the Iran war have dealt another blow to Indian airlines, which count the region as ​a crucial corridor for flights to Europe and the U.S. since Pakistan banned Indian carriers from its airspace last year.

Iran war deals double blow to Indian airlines already hit by Pakistan airspace ban reut.rs/4rHTLAZ

Starting My Greenlandic Adventure: Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq on an Air Greenland Airbus A330-800 Join me as I start the trip of a lifetime, flying from Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq in Greenland, on an Air Greenland A330-800

Starting My Greenlandic Adventure: Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq on an Air Greenland Airbus A330-800

Federal watchdog faults FAA oversight of United Airlines maintenance practices The Federal Aviation Administration's oversight of United Airlines’ maintenance practices is hindered by low staffing, ineffective workforce training and hurdles to accessing air carrier data, a federal watchdog said Friday.

Federal watchdog faults FAA oversight of United Airlines maintenance practices reut.rs/4qXENXa

VIDEO: 🇫🇷 Helicopter triggers avalanche for safety in French Alps

A helicopter triggers an avalanche as a safety precaution in the Brevent area of the Chamonix ski resort. There have now been at least 25 avalanche deaths in France this winter season, with the majority occurring since January

A man is on his phone in a Lufthansa Allegris aisle-side seat

Lufthansa can now seat passengers 25 out of 28 seats in its Allegris business class cabins on its 787s — up from just 4 — now that all but three in the second row are FINALLY certified by the FAA.

Flying the Rare Boeing 737-500: An Indonesian Adventure with Sriwijaya Air Flying two sectors with Indonesian carrier Sriwijaya Air on a rare classic Boeing 737-500

Flying the Rare Boeing 737-500: An Indonesian Adventure with Sriwijaya Air

Avelo Airlines to end ICE deportation charters as it cuts commercial flights, jobs Upstart airline Avelo said it would stop flying deportation flights for ICE, citing unpredictable revenue and added costs.

Avelo Airlines to end ICE deportation charters as it cuts commercial flights, jobs

Air India reveals new membership kits for Gold and Platinum members of Maharaja Club, their loyalty programme Air India has unveiled the new kits it will send out to elite members of the Maharaja Club loyalty programme in 2026, and they are wildly impressive!. The post Air India reveals new membership kits for Gold and Platinum members of Maharaja Club, their loyalty programme appeared first on Live From A Lounge.

Air India reveals new membership kits for Gold and Platinum members of Maharaja Club, their loyalty programme

Explosions hit Venezuelan capital Caracas Residents report loud blasts and aircraft flying over the city

Explosions hit Venezuelan capital Caracas ft.trib.al/OC2sZmM

A0002/26 NOTAMN Q) KICZ/QAFAM/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/ A) KICZ PART 1 OF 2 B) 2601030600 C) 2601040500 E) SECURITY...UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROHIBITION FOR POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION IN THE MAIQUETIA FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION (SVZM) THOSE PERSONS DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A (APPLICABILITY) BELOW ARE PROHIBITED FROM OPERATING AT ALL ALTITUDES IN THE MAIQUETIA FLIGHT INFORMATION REGION, DUE TO SAFETY-OF-FLIGHT RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH ONGOING MILITARY ACTIVITY. A. APPLICABILITY. THIS NOTAM APPLIES TO: ALL U.S. AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL OPERATORS; ALL PERSONS EXERCISING THE PRIVILEGES OF AN AIRMAN CERTIFICATE ISSUED BY THE FAA, EXCEPT SUCH PERSONS OPERATING U.S.-REGISTERED AIRCRAFT FOR A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER; AND ALL OPERATORS OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT REGISTERED IN THE UNITED STATES, EXCEPT WHEN THE OPERATOR OF SUCH AIRCRAFT IS A FOREIGN AIR CARRIER. THIS NOTAM DOES NOT APPLY TO U.S. MILITARY AND STATE AIRCRAFT. B. PERMITTED OPERATIONS. THIS NOTAM DOES NOT PROHIBIT PERSONS END PART 1 OF 2 A0002/26 NOTAMN Q) KICZ/QAFAM/IV/NBO/AE/000/999/ A) KICZ PART 2 OF 2 B) 2601030600 C) 2601040500 E) DESCRIBED IN PARAGRAPH A (APPLICABILITY) ABOVE FROM CONDUCTING FLIGHT OPERATIONS IN THE ABOVE-NAMED AREA WHEN SUCH OPERATIONS ARE AUTHORIZED EITHER BY ANOTHER AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE FAA OR BY A DEVIATION, EXEMPTION, OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION ISSUED BY THE FAA ADMINISTRATOR. NON-U.S. MILITARY AND STATE OPERATORS MUST CALL THE FAA WASHINGTON OPERATIONS CENTER AT 202-267-3333 TO INITIATE COORDINATION FOR FAA AUTHORIZATION TO CONDUCT OPERATIONS. C. EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. IN AN EMERGENCY REQUIRING IMMEDIATE DECISION AND ACTION FOR THE SAFETY OF THE FLIGHT, THE PILOT IN COMMAND OF AN AIRCRAFT MAY DEVIATE FROM THIS NOTAM TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY THAT EMERGENCY. THIS NOTAM IS AN EMERGENCY ORDER ISSUED UNDER 49 USC 40113(A), 44701(A)(5), AND 46105(C). F) SFC G) UNL END PART 2 OF 2

Flightradar24 map centered on Venezuela.

Amid reports of explosions around Caracas, the US FAA issued a new NOTAM prohibiting US aircraft from operating at all altitudes within Venezuelan airspace as of 0600Z today, 3 Jan.

Flightradar24 is not currently tracking any aircraft over Venezuela.
www.flightradar24.com/airport/ccs

Soldiers patrol as search and rescue operations continue at the crash site of a Libya-bound business jet carrying Libyan Chief of Staff General Muhammad Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, 2 kms south of Kesikkavak village in Haymana district, near Ankara on December 24, 2025

Photo taken and released by the Turkish Defence Ministry on December 23, 2025, shows Libya's Chief of the General Staff, General Muhammad Ali Ahmad al-Haddad during his meeting with Turkey's Defence Minister in Ankara

🇹🇷 🇱🇾 Turkish authorities said on Wednesday they had found the cockpit voice recorder and black box from a private jet that crashed killing the head of Libya's armed forces and his four aides ➡️ u.afp.com/S8QQ

India gives two new airlines initial go-ahead to begin operations, weeks after IndiGo crisis India has granted initial clearance to two airlines to begin operations, weeks after mass cancellations by the country's largest airline IndiGo brought into focus the lack of competition in the world's fastest-growing aviation market.

India gives two new airlines initial go-ahead to begin operations, weeks after IndiGo crisis reut.rs/3YJSYDg

Pakistan National Carrier Sale Gets Offer for $482 Million Pakistan’s attempt to sell its national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines Corp. has received a successful bid, marking a watershed moment for the country that has been attempting to privati...

Pakistan National Carrier Sale Gets Offer for $482 Million www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

JetBlue and Kenya Airways plan to initiate the proposed codeshare services on or about
January 25, 2026, per a DOT filing. The KQ* code would be placed on JetBlue-operated flights linking to KQ service ex-JFK.

Initial markets are JFK-ATL/FLL/LAX/MCO/ORD/PBI/PHX/RDU/SFO/SJU.

#AvGeek

They Get Wheeled on Flights and Miraculously Walk Off. Praise ‘Jetway Jesus.’ Travelers bemoan a rise of able-bodied passengers who game the system to skip the lines.

They Get Wheeled on Flights and Miraculously Walk Off. Praise ‘Jetway Jesus.’ www.wsj.com/lifestyle/tr...

New four-engined Chinese tactical transport spotted in flight A new four-engined military transport aircraft, believed to be the AVIC Y-30, has been photographed in flight over China, revealing design characteristics that appear partially influenced by the Airbu...

New four-engined Chinese tactical transport spotted in flight www.flightglobal.com/fixed-wing/n...

Airline consolidation comes in Mexico: Volaris and Viva to combine under a new yet-to-be-named airline group.

Volaris and Viva will continue to operate as separate, independent brands but consolidate similar to IAG in Europe or Abra in South America.

Astrova Tops 100 Programs Committed Astrova, the newest inflight entertainment offering from Panasonic Avionics, now holds contracts to fly on more than 100 airline programs, just three years after its launch.

Astrova, the newest inflight entertainment offering from Panasonic Avionics, now holds contracts to fly on more than 100 airline programs, just three years after its launch.

#IFEC

#PaxEx #AvGeek

British Airways Owner Sees Challenge With Minority Stake in TAP IAG SA has warned that owning a minority stake in TAP SA will present a challenge for the British Airways parent, which would prefer majority ownership to lift the Portuguese airline’s margins.

British Airways Owner Sees Challenge With Minority Stake in TAP www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

US admits liability in fatal helicopter crash with American Airlines jet The U.S. Justice Department said late on Wednesday the federal government was liable in the fatal January 29 collision of an Army Black Hawk helicopter and American Airlines regional jet that killed 6...

US admits liability in fatal helicopter crash with American Airlines jet www.reuters.com/business/aer...

Global airline body flags risks from 5G-related interference; no such cases in Singapore so far Singapore reports no 5G interference cases affecting aircraft operations, as global aviation bodies flag potential risks to safety. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Global airline body IATA flags risks from 5G-related interference; no such cases in Singapore so far
www.straitstimes.com/singapore/tr...

Malaysia Aviation Group eyes doubling revenue to RM24.6b by 2030, repositions Malaysia Airlines as premium Asia Pacific carrier Malaysia Aviation Group Bhd (MAG) is targeting to double its revenue to RM24.6 billion by 2030, from RM13.8 billion last year, and lift its operating profit margin to 9% from 1% now as it repositions ...

Malaysia Aviation Group eyes doubling revenue to RM24.6b by 2030, repositions Malaysia Airlines as premium Asia Pacific carrier theedgemalaysia.com/node/786022

Airbus holds on to some older Belugas while preparing for A320neo-family ramp-up Airbus is intending to keep part of its A300-600ST Beluga fleet in operation until around mid-2027, as it continues its ramp-up of A320neo production. The airframer had five of the type but started wi...

Airbus holds on to some older Belugas while preparing for A320neo-family ramp-up www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/ai...

Airbus details next round of fuel-saving fello’fly tests following GEESE success Airbus will next year launch a further round of flight tests under its fello'fly initiative as it bids to bring the fuel-saving Wake Energy Retrieval (WER) concept into commercial service in the first...

Airbus details next round of fuel-saving fello’fly tests following GEESE success www.flightglobal.com/air-transpor...

US FAA to review Boeing cockpit alerting system for MAX 10 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it will review Boeing's proposed enhanced flight crew alerting system for the Boeing 737 MAX 10, which will include a synthetic enhanced angle-o...

US FAA to review Boeing cockpit alerting system for MAX 10 www.reuters.com/business/aer... via @davidshepardson.bsky.social

China Launches Massive Aerial Drone Carrier in Show of Prowess China conducted the maiden flight of what is considered to be the world’s largest drone mothership, underscoring its advances in unmanned aerial vehicles capable of unleashing weaponized swarms.

#China Launches Massive Aerial Drone Carrier in Show of Prowess www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

FAA expands Leap-1A dust-related inspections to engines operated in South Asia The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded mandatory inspections of CFM International Leap-1A high-pressure turbine blades to engines operating in South Asia, following earlier concerns about du...

FAA expands Leap-1A dust-related inspections to engines operated in South Asia www.flightglobal.com/engines/faa-...

Crisis-hit IndiGo to bring in external experts to probe mass flight cancellations Crisis-hit IndiGo will call on external technical experts to help determine the root causes that led to mass-flight cancellations last week, the airline's chairman said on Wednesday, adding that the c...

Crisis-hit IndiGo to bring in external experts to probe mass flight cancellations www.reuters.com/world/india/...