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United Airlines Flight Diverted After Laptop Falls Through Cabin Floor

A United 767 diverted on January 24, 2026, due to a laptop falling into an inaccessible area. This safety-first decision…

US Air Force to Take Qatari-Donated VIP B747 in Mid-2026

The U.S. Air Force will introduce a 'bridge' Boeing 747-8i into the presidential fleet by summer 2026. This fast-tracked aircraft,…

Delta Air Lines Flight Dl121, Anchorage, Alaska, Emergency Landing Over Assault

Delta Flight DL121 recently diverted to Anchorage after an unruly passenger assaulted crew. This event underscores the logistical challenges of…

Ecowas, Air Transport Taxes, January 1, 2026 Abolition Begins

ECOWAS will reduce regional airfare costs starting January 1, 2026, by removing specific taxes and cutting security charges by 25%.…

Brussels Rolls Out Biometric Kiosks, EU Entry/exit System Schengen

Brussels Airport is ready for the EU's Entry/Exit System with a €24-million upgrade featuring 61 biometric kiosks and 36 e-gates.…

Biometric Immigration Gates at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (naia) by New NAIA Infrastructure Corporation (nnic)

Manila’s NAIA airport has introduced biometric e-gates to speed up immigration processing. Utilizing facial recognition and passport scanning, the system…

Kenya Aviation Staff Threaten Strike Over Kawu, Kcaa, Salary Review

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has threatened to shut down the country's airspace starting January 27, 2026. The move follows…

Jeju Air to Ban Use of Portable Batteries on All Flights

Jeju Air's new policy, effective January 2026, bans the use of portable power banks during flights to prevent fire risks.…