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Heathrow Slot Prices Break Records: Reaching Up to $75 Million
London Heathrow Airport has become one of the most critical hubs in global aviation, driven by rising passenger traffic and limited capacity. With slots nearly fully allocated, takeoff and landing rights at the airport have turned into a strategic asset. In recent years, some morning slots have been sold for as much as $75 million in transfer deals. Capacity at…
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French Air Traffic Controllers to Strike on September 18
French Air Traffic Controllers to Strike on September 18: Major Disruptions Expected Across European Flights The SNCTA union, representing air traffic controllers in France, has announced that they will go on strike on September 18, 2025. The strike is expected to cause significant flight cancellations and delays across France and Europe. Why Was the Strike Called? SNCTA states that the…
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Airlines with the Largest Widebody Aircraft Orders in the World
Widebody aircraft orders are increasing globally. Among the two major manufacturers, the top 5 widebody models with the most outstanding orders are: 🇺🇸 1. Boeing 787-9 — 634 units🇪🇺 2. Airbus A350-900 — 442 units🇺🇸 3. Boeing 777-9X — 419 units🇪🇺 4. Airbus A350-1000 — 231 units🇪🇺 5. Airbus A330-900neo — 222 units The airlines with the highest number of…
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Delta and Korean Air Join WestJet; Air France-KLM Follows
Delta and Korean Air Become WestJet Shareholders, Air France-KLM Joins the Deal Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have acquired a combined 25% stake in Canadian carrier WestJet, officially joining the airline’s shareholder structure. Delta invested $330 million for a 15% stake, while Korean Air contributed $220 million for a 10% stake. The shares will be purchased from WestJet’s parent…
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April Fools’ Prank in the Sky Concorde is Flying! 😅
FlightRadar24 didn’t skip April Fools’ Day this year and brought a smile to aviation enthusiasts with a clever trick. The legendary Concorde appeared on the radar app with the registration F-BTSD, seemingly flying the Paris–New York route. Users checking the app were briefly thrilled, thinking the iconic supersonic jet had returned to the skies. The aircraft quickly became the most…
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