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Airbus has delivered the first A321XLR test aircraft to the US to begin FAA certification trials. The A321XLR test airplane, registered F-WXLR, landed at Miami International Airport on September 20, 2025 after a transatlantic ferry from Toulouse, France. Airbus handed…

Madeira Airport traffic stayed busy on 20 September 2025 as LPMA handled numerous arrivals and departures amid heavy spotter turnout. On 20 September 2025, Madeira Airport (LPMA) operated under high traffic volumes, with aviation spotters recording a steady flow of…

Estonia has called for alliance consultations after a brief airspace incursion by three Russian MiG-31 fighters on September 19, 2025. Tallinn said the three MiG-31s — a Soviet-era interceptor still operated by Russia — entered Estonian airspace over the Gulf…

Rain and low clouds on 20 September 2025 disrupted departures from Kaagbaan Runway 24 at Amsterdam Schiphol (EHAM). Schiphol weather on 20 September 2025 forced controllers and crews to deal with rain showers and a high cloud deck while departures…

Ryanair says it will remove three based aircraft and suspend routes at Vienna International Airport for winter 2025/26 due to Austria’s EUR12 aviation tax and high airport fees. Ryanair Vienna routes are being pared back after the carrier announced plans…

Three carriers kick off new Seoul routes on 12 September 2025, linking Copenhagen and Seattle to Seoul. SAS will launch the airline’s first nonstop Copenhagen–Seoul service on 12 September 2025, creating the only direct Denmark–South Korea link. The route will…

HiSky will return nonstop service between Bucharest and Chicago in summer 2026, re-establishing a direct Romania–US link. HiSky, the Romanian carrier, confirmed plans to operate Bucharest Chicago flights beginning in summer 2026, marking a notable expansion for the airline and…

ICAO’s new Climate Adaptation synthesis lays out practical steps aviation stakeholders can take to harden airports and operations against climate disruption. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released a new edition of its Climate Adaptation synthesis, presenting an overview…

FAA evacuation procedures now require U.S. airlines to strengthen crew training and passenger briefings to stop people from grabbing carry-on bags during emergencies. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said recent evacuations in Denver and Orlando, where passengers carried luggage out…

JSX is expanding its regional reach with two new ATR 42-600 turboprops joining its fleet. US public charter airline JSX confirmed the purchase of two ATR 42-600 turboprops in a move designed to strengthen short-haul connectivity. CEO Alex Wilcox announced…