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Gulf Airlines Recover Slowly As Iran War Continues To Disrupt Flights

Gulf airlines are gradually restoring flight operations three weeks after escalating conflict forced widespread cancellations, but activity remains 15-25% below

Aviation in Focus: Dubai Under Fire, a Supersonic Milestone, and the Industry’s Supply Chain Reality

The past two weeks have made clear that aviation in 2026 operates at the intersection of geopolitics, engineering ambition, and

How Airspace Closures Are Changing Global Flight Routes in 2026

Updated on March 2026. Ever noticed your flight to Asia suddenly takes two hours longer? Or wondered why that direct route

Lufthansa Group to Equip 850 Aircraft with Starlink Broadband by 2029

Lufthansa Group announced January 13, 2026, it will equip its entire fleet of approximately 850 aircraft with Starlink satellite internet connectivity,

Inside Taylor Swift’s $54M Dassault Falcon 7X: 2026 Eras Tour & Flight Tracking Controversy

Taylor Swift’s private aviation operations have escalated into a legal and environmental firestorm in 2026, as her single remaining jet

Talon Air Expands Fleet to 40 Aircraft as Independent Charter Operator

Talon Air, a Long Island-based private jet charter and aircraft fleet management company, has completed a management buyout that closed

Alaska Airlines Orders 105 Boeing 737-10s in Record Fleet Expansion

Alaska Airlines has committed to purchasing 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft with options for 35 additional units, marking the carrier’s largest

Private Aviation Sets New Flight Record in Week 2 of 2026

Global private jet operations recorded 65,940 departures during the second week of 2026, establishing a new record for weekly flight

ANA 429-Seat Boeing 787-10: Inside Japan’s High-Density Dreamliners

All Nippon Airways operates the world’s highest-density Boeing 787 aircraft. The Japanese carrier configured its domestic 787-10s with 429 seats. That number