Aer Lingus (EI) has officially confirmed the closure of its Manchester Airport (MAN) long‑haul base, grounding all direct transatlantic flights from April 2026 after a prolonged dispute over pay and working conditions with cabin crew.
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Air India (AI) is set to confirm an order for 30 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at the Hyderabad Airshow.
Emirates plans to hire 20,000 operational staff by 2030, supporting fleet expansion, new aircraft deliveries, and network growth.
At the same time, the airline’s footprint in Hyderabad continues to shrink, shifting away from secondary hubs in favor of fewer, stronger bases.
Etihad Airways (EY) has proposed an unconventional approach to India’s traffic rights policy, arguing that foreign carriers can help build demand before Indian airlines scale up.
Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Moscow sees seat recline dispute escalate into viral inflight passenger misconduct.
All 11 lavatories failed on a 15-hour Philippine Airlines Boeing 777 flight over the Pacific, prompting crew intervention.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) has finalised its complete northern summer flight schedule through October 2026, confirming frequencies, aircraft types, and operating patterns across its global network.
British Airways Airbus A350-1000 flew 5,200 miles to London after losing one main landing gear wheel shortly after takeoff.
Air New Zealand (NZ) international flight attendants have voted to take strike action on February 11–13, after union negotiations with the airline failed to produce an acceptable agreement on pay and conditions.