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Established under the Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and relevant EASA Management Board decisions, the Stakeholder Advisory Body (SAB), its Communities (COMMs), and agile Activity Groups (AGs) offer a consultation framework between the Agency and the Industry on both strategic priorities, regulatory aspects as well as a tool for Industry to provide feedback on implementation of regulations and related policies.If you want to learn more about the SAB and EASA Advisory Bodies, please visit our Advisory Bodies’ page. source

United Airlines said it finished 2025 with higher profits, record revenue, and strong demand from premium and business travelers, and it expects that momentum to carry into 2026.  In results released on January 20, 2026, United reported fourth-quarter revenue of $15.4 billion, the highest quarterly total in company history. The airline said it earned $3.19 per share in the quarter, or $3.10 per share on an adjusted basis. For the full year, United posted diluted earnings per share of $10.20, up 8% from 2024, and adjusted earnings per share of $10.62.  CEO Scott Kirby credited “brand-loyal customers” choosing United, pointing to growth in…

Air Canada has an incredible long haul route network, and I’d say along with United Airlines, it has the most global reach of any North American carrier. The airline has just announced its newest destination in Asia, and it’s one that I find to be particularly awesome! Air Canada adds seasonal Vancouver to Sapporo routeIn the winter 2026-2027 season, Air Canada will launch a new 3x weekly flight between Vancouver (YVR) and Sapporo (CTS). This route will run from December 17, 2026, through March 25, 2027, and it will be the only nonstop flight between North America and the Japanese…

The EASA Committee is a body within the meaning of the so-called “Comitology Regulation” (Regulation 182/2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers). Implementing acts are not to be confused with delegated acts. Whereas implementing acts are used to lay down detailed rules, and are adopted through comitology, the European Parliament and the Council may delegate to the Commission the powers to draft and adopt delegated acts meant to supplement or amend the non‑essential elements of the basic act. To do so, the Commission is assisted…

Alaska’s new airline brand Argentum Airways operated its first revenue flight on January 20, 2026, between Anchorage (ANC) and Kenai (ENA).  The new carrier is a brand of another Alaskan regional carrier, Aleutian Airways, which, in turn, is a joint venture between Alaska Seaplanes and Sterling Airways, a subsidiary of investment firm Wexford Capital.  While the Alaskan partner handles distribution, the flying is conducted by Sterling Airways, which is a Part 121 certified operator based in Jacksonville, Florida. All three airline brands, Aleutian Airways, Argentum Airways and Sterling Airways share the same Chief Executive Officer (CEO)Wayne Heller, who is also…

MILAN — Ukraine’s government-backed defense technology cluster, Brave1, has partnered with the American company Palantir to create a platform where artificial-intelligence models can be tested using sensitive military data.Dubbed the Dataroom, the secure digital environment will allow Ukrainian defense companies to train and validate their algorithms by relying on real-world intelligence on Russian aerial threats collected by the country’s military.The workspace has been envisioned with the goal of equipping interceptor drones with AI to enhance their target detection, classification and neutralization capabilities.“In the future, we plan to expand the Dataroom’s abilities to other areas related to autonomy and AI –…

The EASA Committee is a body within the meaning of the so-called “Comitology Regulation” (Regulation 182/2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers). Implementing acts are not to be confused with delegated acts. Whereas implementing acts are used to lay down detailed rules, and are adopted through comitology, the European Parliament and the Council may delegate to the Commission the powers to draft and adopt delegated acts meant to supplement or amend the non‑essential elements of the basic act. To do so, the Commission is assisted…

Riyadh Cargo has been unveiled as Riyadh Air’s freighter operations division marking the beginning of belly-hold cargo flights across its 122 wide-body aircraft fleet. On January 21, 2026, Riyadh Air described the new freighter service as a “core pillar of its commercial operations” as it looks to establish the Saudi Arabian capital as a “strategic global logistics hub”. “The launch of the brand reflects a deliberate, phased approach to building a scalable and integrated cargo business, anchored at the airline’s Riyadh hub, and designed to grow in step with network expansion and operational maturity,” said a spokesperson for Riyadh Air.…

There are some tools and services out there that are useful for managing, earning, and redeeming points. While I often mention some of these websites and services in passing, I figure there’s also value in writing dedicated posts about them. In this post, I’d like to talk about how and why I use AwardWallet, which is a tool that allows you to easily manage and track your miles & points balances. Why I use AwardWallet to manage my miles & points For those of us who are super involved in miles & points, it can sometimes be tough to keep…

On January 20, 2026, Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss Air, part of the Lufthansa Group, unveiled the cabin interiors it will fit on its Airbus A350-900 fleet.  The carrier received its first A350-900 in March 2025, and currently operates four aircraft of this type, with two more expected to be delivered in the near future.  These aircraft are relatively new and were previously operated by LATAM Airlines, which decided to dispose of its entire A350 fleet in 2021 and make the B787 its long-haul workhorse. Edelweiss temporarily kept the original cabin configuration with 30 Business and 309 Economy class seats.  The…