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Etihad dethrones rivals in world’s safest airlines 2026 list as turbulence gets more weight

Etihad dethrones rivals in world’s safest airlines 2026 list as turbulence gets more weight

ABU DHABI, Jan 15, 2026, 18:21 GST Etihad Airways has been named the world’s safest full-service airline for 2026, topping an annual ranking that put Cathay Pacific in second place and Qantas third. AirlineRatings.com said it was the first time a Gulf carrier had led its list. https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/which-airlines-are-safest-to-fly-in-2026-new-rankings-reveal-1.500409005 The ranking lands as airlines face sharper scrutiny over in-flight safety, including injuries linked to turbulence, and as carriers compete hard for premium travellers. Safety messaging is also showing up more often in marketing, especially on long-haul routes where passengers have options. Time Out, citing AirlineRatings, said 320 operators were evaluated using
15 January 2026
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Air China cashes out $170 million Cathay Pacific stake as a Qatar buyback reshapes the shareholder map

Air China cashes out $170 million Cathay Pacific stake as a Qatar buyback reshapes the shareholder map

HONG KONG, Jan 8, 2026, 21:29 HKT Air China is selling 108.1 million shares in Cathay Pacific Airways, trimming a small slice of its holding in the Hong Kong carrier in a deal worth HK$1.32 billion ($170 million). Cathay Chief Executive Ronald Lam said the move was “only tactical” and that Air China would remain a long-term strategic shareholder. Reuters The sale lands just as Cathay pushes ahead with a planned off-market share buyback from Qatar Airways, a transaction that would shrink the airline’s tradable share count and mechanically lift the percentage holdings of the remaining big owners. Cathay said
8 January 2026
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Shorter Asia-Pacific Flights and New Madinah–Baghdad Direct Route Signal Next Phase of Air Travel

Shorter Asia-Pacific Flights and New Madinah–Baghdad Direct Route Signal Next Phase of Air Travel

SINGAPORE / RIYADH, Dec 10, 2025 — As of this week, travelers in both Asia-Pacific and the Middle East are seeing a new wave of more direct flights: a major cross-border trial of flexible “user-preferred” flight paths in the region has proven successful and is continuing, while Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has inaugurated its first direct route between Madinah and Baghdad, adding a fresh link between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.The Straits Times+ 1 Asia-Pacific locks in more direct flight paths on 70 routes A 15‑month trial involving Singapore and five other countries has shown that allowing pilots to choose more
10 December 2025
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Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite Business Class Is Coming to San Francisco in 2026: Dates, Routes, and What Travellers Need to Know

Cathay Pacific’s Aria Suite Business Class Is Coming to San Francisco in 2026: Dates, Routes, and What Travellers Need to Know

Published December 3, 2025 Cathay Pacific is set to bring its flagship Aria Suite business class to the Hong Kong–San Francisco (HKG–SFO) route from January 3, 2026, marking the product’s first scheduled deployment to the United States. The move extends the airline’s latest premium cabin beyond existing long‑haul markets such as London, Sydney, Melbourne, Frankfurt and Vancouver, and signals a broader refresh of its Boeing 777-300ER fleet. Aviation A2Z+2Travel And Tour World+2 Coverage published today by Travel And Tour World and SSBCrack News confirms that the Aria-equipped Boeing 777-300ER will operate select Hong Kong–San Francisco rotations three times weekly, providing
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

Seagate (STX) stock jumps nearly 6% as Citi hikes target — what to watch next week

7 February 2026
Seagate shares rose 5.9% to $429.32 Friday after Citigroup raised its price target to $480 and reiterated a buy rating. The gain ended a two-day slide but left the stock 6.6% below its Feb. 3 high. CEO Dave Mosley sold 20,000 shares on Feb. 2 under a pre-arranged plan, SEC filings show. U.S. jobs and inflation data next week are seen as key tests for tech stocks.
Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

Cummins (CMI) stock price rebounds after earnings whipsaw as investors eye data-center power demand

7 February 2026
Cummins shares jumped 6.8% to $577.73 Friday, recovering from a nearly 9% post-earnings drop the day before. The company reported Q4 revenue up 1% to $8.54 billion, took a $218 million charge tied to its hydrogen business, and guided for 2026 EBITDA of 17–18% of sales. Demand for data center generators offset weakness in North American truck markets. Analyst reaction was mixed; Truist raised its price target.
Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

Corning stock hits first record close since 2000 as jobs, CPI data loom

7 February 2026
Corning shares surged 8.3% to $122.16 Friday, their highest close since the dot-com era, after Meta agreed to buy up to $6 billion in fiber-optic cables. The stock is up 40% since late 2025, fueled by strong first-quarter guidance and AI data-center demand. Insiders sold shares following the rally, SEC filings show. Investors await next week’s U.S. jobs and inflation data for rate signals.
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