Author: Mahesh Darkunde

Gulf Air (GF) has confirmed firm interest in the Airbus A321LR as part of a broader fleet and network strategy under new leadership.

A former Air India (AI) pilot has regained his Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) after the Bombay High Court set aside a 2011 suspension order issued by India’s aviation regulator.

Air India Express (IX) has indefinitely postponed its planned launch operations from Noida International Airport (DXN), reducing the number of airlines scheduled to begin services when the airport opens next week.

Etihad Airways (EY) will double its service between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Kabul (KBL) from 15 July 2026, running two separate daily rotations in each direction.

Emirates (EK), Qatar Airways (QR), and Etihad Airways (EY) each operate business class products that rank among the strongest available, yet picking a single winner is difficult because the experience changes depending on the aircraft a passenger actually flies.

IndiGo (6E), India’s largest airline, has announced the temporary suspension of flights to six international destinations as it responds to rising operating costs, airspace restrictions, and weaker seasonal demand.

Air India pilots used International Cabin Crew Day to deliver a surprise cockpit announcement thanking their cabin crew. The gesture drew applause from passengers and sparked a wave of heartfelt stories shared online.

Air India Boeing 787-8 grounded after London-Bengaluru flight due to faulty fuel control switch; AI 171 crash probe continues.

Hermeus Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 achieves first supersonic flight at Mach 1.21 over White Sands during its third test flight.

Here is a closer look at five airlines offering some of the world’s longest business class beds in 2026.