An IndiGo (6E) flight from Guwahati (GAU) to Bengaluru (BLR) suffered a tail strike during its second landing attempt at Kempegowda International Airport on Sunday, September 27.
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Virgin Atlantic (VS) is preparing a broad upgrade programme covering its aircraft cabins, inflight connectivity and airport lounges, with several changes scheduled to arrive between 2026 and 2028.
Singapore Airlines will operate 2013 First Class and 2017 Suites across 18 destinations through March 2027, with major aircraft and frequency changes on Auckland, Melbourne, Shanghai, Dubai, Frankfurt, Hong Kong, Jakarta and London routes.
Lufthansa flight LH470 from Frankfurt to Toronto diverted to Manchester after a burning odour was detected on board. The Boeing 747-400 landed safely, while passengers reported failed lavatory lights, a loss of the in-flight entertainment system and possible smoke in the cabin.
Qatar Airways (QR) will introduce a new routing to New Zealand in December, replacing its current Adelaide stop with Melbourne.
Emirates’ first Boeing 777-9 has emerged from Boeing’s Everett production process ahead of painting and further preparation. With 270 Boeing 777X aircraft in its orderbook and a first-delivery target of May or June 2027, the aircraft represents an important step in the airline’s long-term widebody fleet renewal.
Air India AI-171 crash probe: pilots seek review panel role as AAIB prepares draft final report after Ahmedabad tragedy.
An Etihad Airways (EY) flight from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) diverted to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) after an 81-year-old passenger developed suspected acute stroke symptoms during the journey.
An Air New Zealand (NZ) ATR72-600 suffered an engine fire while approaching Wellington Airport (WLG) on September 1, 2024, forcing the crew to land and evacuate 70 passengers and four crew members.
Jet2 (LS) flight LS1536 from Tenerife South Airport (TFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN) was evacuated on September 25, 2026, after a passenger reportedly made a bomb threat.