Author: Mahesh Darkunde

Tata Group-owned Air India (AI) has unveiled a new “Flexi Contract for Pilots” programme that offers pilots on select fleets the choice of shorter duty patterns while maintaining operational efficiency.

Pakistan International Airlines (PK) has faced severe operational disruptions after its engineers refused to certify several aircraft as airworthy, leaving numerous planes grounded at major hubs, including Karachi (KHI), Lahore (LHE), and Islamabad (IST).

Emirates Airline (EK) invests AED 85 million in new biometric technology at Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3.

Scheduling lapses continue to trouble Air India (AI), nearly five months after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) reprimanded the carrier for regulatory violations.

While airlines continue to enhance their in-flight dining, experts warn that certain food and drink choices can lead to discomfort midair.

Emirates (EK) has announced that it has achieved a measurable reduction in unexpected severe turbulence encounters by deploying a new, data‑driven turbulence‑forecasting initiative across its worldwide operations.

Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal (F3) will begin flights to India in 2026, connecting Riyadh (RUH), Jeddah (JED), Dammam (DMM), and Medina (MED) with “four to five” destinations across the country.

India’s aviation regulator faces growing pressure from pilots to reconsider its decision to extend Boeing 787 flight duty hours.

Etihad Airways (EY) has brought forward the launch date for its upcoming service to the United States, introducing flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Charlotte (CLT) earlier than planned.

Riyadh Air (RX), Saudi Arabia’s newest national carrier, marked a major milestone with its first passenger flight to London Heathrow (LHR) on October 26, 2025.