A British Airways (BA) Boeing 777 caught fire at Gatwick Airport (LGW) on June 28, 2024, due to a co-pilot error during takeoff.
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IAG, parent of British Airways (BA), invests $21 billion total in Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A330-900neo to modernize its fleet.
India’s aviation sector faces disruptions at 24 airports like Srinagar (SXR) and Amritsar (ATQ), affecting 11% of daily domestic flights.
Emirates Airline (EK) achieved a record-breaking $6.2 billion profit in the 2023-2024 financial year, solidifying its position as the world’s most profitable airline.
IndiGo (6E) will lease 2 additional Boeing 787-9s from Norse Atlantic Airways (N0) to expand long-haul routes from Delhi (DEL).
Emirates (EK) launches 18 Business Class dishes paired with Moët & Chandon on flights from Dubai (DXB), redefining luxury dining.
China Airlines ordered 10 Boeing 777-9s and 4 777-8 Freighters for flights from Taipei, for its long-haul routes to North America and Europe.
Emirates Group, led by Emirates (EK) from Dubai (DXB), achieved a record profit of AED 22.7 billion (US$ 6.2 billion) in 2024-25.
Airlines including IndiGo, Air India, and SpiceJet cancelled 430 flights at 27 airports, including Srinagar and Amritsar, closed until May 10, 2025.
Air New Zealand will suspend flights from Christchurch to Gold Coast from November 2025 to March 2026 due to engine issues and market conditions.