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American Airlines B737-800 Slides Off Taxiway at Rochester

American Airlines Flight 3057, operated by a Boeing 737-800, was involved in a ground incident at Rochester International Airport on 15 January 2026, after the aircraft slid off a taxiway shortly following deicing procedures. The aircraft had been preparing for departure to Charlotte when it lost traction on the icy surface.

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Air India and Singapore Airlines Sign Commercial Cooperation Framework

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a commercial cooperation framework agreement, setting the groundwork for deeper collaboration and the potential development of definitive joint business agreements, subject to regulatory approvals. The agreement was signed in Mumbai on 16 January 2026 by Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Air India, and Goh Choon Phong, Chief Executive Officer of Singapore Airlines.

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Airbus Helicopters Secures Multi-Type Order From Ghana Ministry of Defence

Airbus Helicopters has been awarded a new contract by the Ministry of Defence of Ghana, marking a significant return of the manufacturer to the West African country with a diversified rotary-wing fleet solution. The agreement covers the supply of two H175M helicopters, alongside one ACH175 and one ACH160, with deliveries scheduled to begin from 2026.

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TAP Air Portugal Strengthens Porto Hub With New Routes and MRO Base

TAP Air Portugal has unveiled a wide-ranging expansion plan that significantly elevates Porto’s Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport as a core pillar of its future network and operational strategy. The initiative includes the construction of a new maintenance and engineering facility and the launch of multiple new international routes, marking a deliberate shift toward decentralizing operations away from Lisbon.