Etihad & China Southern Sign MOU
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and SkyTeam member China Southern Airlines, Asia’s largest airline, are set to explore deeper and…
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Boeing’s Starliner launch delayed again
Boeing’s first astronaut flight to space has been delayed until July, marking yet another setback for the aerospace giant’s efforts to catch up with Elon…
Coalition of pilots’ unions against single-pilot commercial flights
In recent months, there has been growing discussion in the aviation industry about thepossibility of introducing single-pilot commercial flights. Proponents argue that advancements in technology…
IndiGo collaborates with VisitBritain to boost travel between India and UK
Low-cost airline IndiGo has joined hands with VisitBritain to promote travel to the United Kingdom through its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines. It will offer…
Air India commences direct flights from Amritsar to Gatwick
Air India on Monday, March 27 launched a direct flight from Amritsar to Gatwick in the UK, with Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia saying the…
Aeroflot boosts flight frequency on the Delhi-Moscow route
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has increased the frequency of its flight services on the Delhi-Moscow route to seven times a week against four weekly services…
Etihad resumes direct flights between Kolkata and Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways resumed flight services between Kolkata and Abu Dhabi on Sunday, March 26 after three years. The airlines will operate two flights a day,…
Air India and Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to collision in mid-air; authorities order probe
A major tragedy was averted on Friday, March 24 when an Air India and a Nepal Airlines aircraft came close to collision mid-air but the…
Talks with Indian airlines for direct flights to Perth
The government of Western Australia has been engaged in talks with several Indian airlines to establish direct flights between India and Perth. This move is…
Airbus On Hiring Spree
Airbus, the leading European aircraft manufacturer, is on a hiring spree as it prepares to ramp up production in its factories and invest in digital…
NEOM Airlines to take-off by the end off 2024
A dedicated airline for Saudi Arabia’s futuristic city NEOM will take to the skies by the end of 2024, the carrier’s CEO has revealed. Writing…
Japan Airlines and Boeing ink deal for 21 737 MAX jets
Japan Airlines (JAL) has secured an order for 21 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft in a deal that represents at least USD 2.5 billion at…
India not considering giving middle east carriers further air traffic rights
India does not have plans “as of now” to provide additional seats to Middle East carriers, Civil Aviation Secretary Rajiv Bansal said on Tuesday, March…
Turkish Airlines CEO requests govt to increase India-Turkey flights; looking for cooperation with Air India
Turkish Airlines has asked the Indian government to consider increasing flights under the bilateral agreement between India and Turkey to facilitate more international flights. “We…
Boeing says India may require 31,000 pilots, 26,000 mechanics in the next 20 years
US aircraft maker Boeing has said India may require 31,000 pilots and some 26,000 mechanics over the next 20 years amid the growing order book…
Turkiye will stop servicing Russian Aircraft
Turkish airports have been banned from refuelling Boeing aircraft operated by Russian airlines. The ban, introduced by Turkey’s customs and trade ministry and also forbidding…
Vietnam Airlines to recommence daily flights between Vietnam and India
Vietnam Airlines will operate daily flights between Vietnam and India again from March 26. Specifically, the SkyTeam alliance member will operate four flights a week…
Lufthansa set to launch a new airline “City Airlines” by mid-2023
Lufthansa Group is rolling out a new airline in its lineup, City Airlines, which will combine the quality of Lufthansa and the experience of Lufthansa…
Aéroports de Paris & GMR Airports to merge with GMR to establish ‘agile’ airport platform
Aéroports de Paris and GMR Airports Infrastructure Ltd. agreed to fold their joint-venture company into GMR, giving ADP a liquid stake in a business that…
US airlines look to restrict competitors amid banned from Russian airspace
In recent years, tensions between the United States and Russia have led to a series of tit-for-tat sanctions and restrictions. One area where this has…
