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SWISS flight LX324, an A321neo departing for London (LHR) made a return to Zurich (ZRH) after reporting engine vibrations after takeoff on 18 December.

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SWISS A321neo Returns to Zurich Due to Engine Vibrations
SWISS flight LX324, an A321neo departing for London (LHR) made a return to Zurich (ZRH) after reporting engine vibrations after takeoff on 18 December.
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December 19, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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Spanish airport operator Aena increases its presence in the UK, acquiring a 51% majority stake in a newly formed holding company that owns Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).

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Spain's Aena Secures Majority Ownership of Leeds Bradford Airport in Strategic UK Expansion
Spanish airport operator Aena increases its presence in the UK, acquiring a 51% majority stake in a holding company that owns Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA).
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December 18, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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Alaska Airlines will add seven new routes from Anchorage and Portland in 2026, including nonstop flights to Boston, Jackson Hole and four Washington state cities.

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Alaska Airlines to Launch Seven New Routes from Anchorage and Portland
Alaska Airlines will add seven new routes from Anchorage and Portland including nonstop flights to Boston, Jackson Hole and four Washington state cities.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Finnair will operate its first Australian service with a daily flight to Melbourne via Bangkok operated by its A350-900 aircraft planned for October 2026.

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Finnair Unveils First Australian Service with Daily Flights to Melbourne
Finnair will operate its first Australian service with an A350-900 daily flight to Melbourne via Bangkok planned for October 2026.
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December 18, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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China Airlines has placed a further order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order commitment for the variant to 15 aircraft.

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China Airlines Orders Five More Airbus A350-1000 Aircraft
China Airlines has placed a further order for five additional Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, taking its total order commitment to 15 aircraft.
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December 18, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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American Airlines new Airbus A321XLR has officially entered service, making its debut on the New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX) route on 18 December.

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December 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Turkish Airlines flight TK733, an A330-300 departing for Istanbul, made a return to Colombo (CMB) after reporting a landing gear problem after takeoff on 16 December.

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Turkish Airlines A330-300 Returns to Colombo with Landing Gear Problem
Turkish Airlines flight TK733, an A330-300 departing for Istanbul, made a return to Colombo (CMB) after reporting a landing gear problem after takeoff on 16 December.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM
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Jet2 flight LS1451, a B737-800 enroute to Fuerteventura from London, declared an emergency and diverted to Faro after reporting an engine problem on 17 December.

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Jet2 737-800 Declares Emergency, Diverts to Faro with Engine Problem
Jet2 flight LS1451, a B737-800 enroute to Fuerteventura from London, declared an emergency and diverted to Faro on 17 December.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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KLM will launch three new European destinations for Summer 2026, adding the British Channel Island of Jersey, as well as Santiago de Compostela and Oviedo in Spain.

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KLM Adds Jersey, Santiago de Compostela, and Oviedo for Summer 2026
KLM will launch three new European destinations for Summer 2026, adding Jersey as well as Santiago de Compostela and Oviedo in Spain.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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Latvian carrier airBaltic will introduce 4 new routes for Summer 2026 and increase frequencies on over 30 existing routes; marking a 9% year-on-year growth for the airline.

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airBaltic Boosts Summer 2026 Schedule with New Routes and Increased Capacity
Latvian carrier airBaltic will introduce 4 new routes for Summer 2026 and increase frequencies on over 30 existing routes
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December 17, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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In an investment worth US$200 million, Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth Moroccan base, with 2 aircraft in Rabat supporting 20 routes from April 2026.

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Ryanair Opens Fifth Moroccan Base in Rabat
In an investment worth US$200m, Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth Moroccan base, with 2 aircraft supporting 20 routes in Rabat.
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December 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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U.S. commercial blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft designer Natilus will enter the Indian market, with SpiceJet to acquire 100 HORIZON aircraft following certification.

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Natilus Enters Indian Aviation Sector with SpiceJet Collaboration
U.S. commercial blended-wing-body (BWB) aircraft designer Natilus will enter the Indian market, with SpiceJet to acquire 100 HORIZON aircraft
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December 17, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Frontier Airlines flight F92647, an A321neo departing for Atlanta, made a return to Cleveland (CLE) after experiencing an engine failure after takeoff on 15 December.

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Frontier Airlines A321neo Returns to Cleveland After Engine Failure
Frontier Airlines flight F92647, an A321neo departing for Atlanta, made a return to Cleveland (CLE) after experiencing an engine failure after takeoff on 15 December.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:39 AM
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A Malta Air B737 MAX 8 operating Ryanair flight FR3505 suffered an engine shutdown when a sun visor detached and stuck an engine start lever during departure from Krakow on 8 December.

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Ryanair 737 MAX Sun Visor Detachment Results in Engine Shutdown
A Malta Air B737 MAX 8 operating as Ryanair flight FR3505 suffered an engine shutdown when a sun visor detached and stuck an engine start lever
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December 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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As 2025 closes amid Spirit Airlines' ongoing bankruptcy crisis and Frontier Airlines' recent CEO change, will 2026 be the year we see a merger of the two carriers?

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A Frontier with Spirit: Will 2026 See a Merger?
Amid Spirit Airlines' ongoing bankruptcy crisis and Frontier Airlines' recent CEO change, will 2026 see a merger of the two carriers?
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December 16, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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eVTOL aircraft developer Archer Aviation is expanding into the UK aerospace sector, unveiling plans to open a new engineering hub in South West England.

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December 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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Lufthansa has completed reassembly of the iconic Junkers Ju 52 and Lockheed L-1649A Super Star aircraft at its new Lufthansa Group Hangar One near Frankfurt Airport.

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December 16, 2025 at 10:07 PM
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After a year of strong growth in Romania, Wizz Air has officially reopened its base at Suceava's Ștefan cel Mare International Airport with two based aircraft.

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Wizz Air Reopens Suceava Base: A Boost for Romanian Connectivity
After a year of strong growth in Romania, Wizz Air has officially reopened its base at Suceava's Ștefan cel Mare International Airport.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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Joby Aviation has wrapped up an impressive year, concluding its last international flight demonstration of 2025 at Japan's iconic Fuji Speedway.

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December 16, 2025 at 12:23 AM
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Spaceport Cornwall and the National Drone Hub will combine military and civilian airspace to establish a unique drone testing environment in Cornwall.

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Spaceport Cornwall and National Drone Hub Launch Pioneering UK Autonomy Project
Spaceport Cornwall and the National Drone Hub will combine military and civilian airspace to establish a unique drone testing environment in Cornwall.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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Frontier Airlines has named company President James G. Dempsey as Interim Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Barry Biffle, who steps down as CEO after 11 years.

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Frontier Airlines CEO Barry Biffle Steps Down
Frontier Airlines has named James G. Dempsey as Interim Chief Executive Officer succeeding Barry Biffle, who steps down as CEO after 11 years.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Austrian Airlines has ended its partnership with Sweden's Braathens Regional Airlines due to concerns after a failed audit and issues linked to the insolvency of sister company, Braathens International Airways.

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Austrian Airlines Ends Partnership with Braathens Regional Airlines
Austrian Airlines ends its partnership with Braathens Regional Airlines after a failed audit and insolvency of sister company Braathens International Airways.
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December 15, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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Pegasus Airlines has incorporated Amsterdam-based subsidiary company Pegasus Europe BV to facilitate its acquisition of Smartwings and Czech Airlines.

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Pegasus Airlines Incorporates EU Subsidiary for Smartwings Acquisition
Pegasus Airlines has incorporated Amsterdam-based Pegasus Europe BV to facilitate its acquisition of Smartwings and Czech Airlines.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Spirit Airlines has unlocked an additional $100 million in financing as it continues recovery efforts; quashing recent rumors of a shutdown.

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Spirit Airlines Secures $100 Million Lifeline Amid Ongoing Restructuring
Spirit Airlines has unlocked an additional $100 million in financing as it continues recovery efforts; quashing rumors of a shutdown.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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Manchester Airport is gearing up for what promises to be its busiest Christmas period yet, with over 1.5 million passengers expected between 19 December and 4 January.

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Manchester Airport Gears Up for a Busy Christmas After Record November
Manchester Airport is gearing up for what promises to be its busiest Christmas period yet, with over 1.5 million passengers expected between 19 December and 4 January.
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December 15, 2025 at 12:43 AM