Air India Express faced operational challenges in Port Blair for the second day, as flight IX-765, carrying 165 passengers, was unable to land at Veer Savarkar International Airport due to adverse weather, resulting in a five-hour return trip to Chennai. …
In 2024, the international airline industry surpassed pre-COVID levels for the first time, with Middle Eastern airlines, notably Qatar Airways, leading the recovery. The International Air Transport Association reported a 3.8% traffic increase from 2019, showcasing the industry’s resilience. Qatar …
The Indian government has approved the ₹20,000 crore Parandur Greenfield Airport project near Chennai to alleviate pressure on existing air travel facilities. The Tamil Nadu government must meet strict conditions, including land acquisition targets and potential compensation to the Airports …
Alaska Airlines has launched “Chef’s (Tray) Table,” a premium in-flight dining program for First Class passengers, featuring regionally inspired cuisine. Debuting on June 5, the menu is crafted by James Beard Award-winning Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams and highlights Pacific Northwest …
Air Astana has launched direct flights from Atyrau International Airport in Kazakhstan to Tbilisi International Airport in Georgia, starting May 27, 2025. Operating three times a week on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays with a flight duration of under two hours, …
Cebu Pacific and flyadeal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Manila on May 28, 2025, to enhance low-cost air travel. This partnership aims to improve commercial cooperation and maintenance support, with flyadeal leasing two Airbus A320 aircraft from Cebu …
Airbus has alerted airlines, including Air Lease Corp, about significant aircraft delivery delays extending into 2027 and 2028 due to ongoing supply chain disruptions post-COVID-19. Key issues include shortages of engines and structural components, complicating fleet planning for airlines. In …
Delta Air Lines Flight DL694, en route from Detroit to Los Angeles, was diverted to Minneapolis due to a medical emergency involving a sick dog. A passenger’s dog showed distress an hour into the flight, prompting the crew to seek …
In April 2025, airBaltic appointed Pauls Cālītis as interim CEO following the departure of long-serving chief Martin Gauss, amid a leadership transition sparked by the Latvian government’s loss of confidence in Gauss. Cālītis, previously COO, aims to maintain stability while …
India’s Tejas Mk2, a cutting-edge 4.5-generation fighter jet developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is set to enhance the Indian Air Force (IAF) through a strategic partnership with French aerospace firm Safran for advanced engine development. This collaboration aims to …
