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An Akasa Air (QP) aircraft was struck by a third-party cargo truck at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), prompting a detailed inspection.
Wizz Air has confirmed it will cease all Wizz Air Abu Dhabi (5W) operations by September 1, 2025, as part of a strategic reorientation towards Europe.
Etihad Airways (EY) has instructed its pilots to exercise caution when handling fuel control switches on Boeing 787 aircraft.
An Emirates (EK) Airbus A380-800 encountered an in-flight engine shutdown en route from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
El Al Israel Airlines (LY) CEO Dina Ben-Tal Ganancia has announced her resignation, marking the end of a turbulent yet financially successful tenure.
A tragic incident involving Air India (AI) Flight 171 has led to intense scrutiny over cockpit control reliability after both engine fuel control switches unexpectedly moved to “CUTOFF” shortly after takeoff from Mumbai Airport (BOM), resulting in a dual engine failure.
A Lufthansa (LH) Boeing 747-400 operating Flight LH470 from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) was forced to return to its departure airport on July 12, 2025, following a mysterious smell detected in the cabin.
Emirates Airline (EK), the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380-800, is planning a full refresh of its iconic first-class product onboard its flagship aircraft.
WestJet Airlines (WS) operates numerous busiest domestic routes in the Canadian airspace in 2025, and Calgary serves as the primary hub for most of its traffic.