Korean Air (KE) has been fined 10 million won ($7,400) by South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport after 52 international passengers were mistakenly taken to the domestic terminal at Gimpo International Airport (GMP) instead of the international arrivals facility.
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Singapore’s government has defended Singapore Airlines’ (SQ) investment in Air India, arguing that the flag carrier needs overseas expansion to sustain long-term growth despite growing scrutiny over the Indian airline’s financial performance.
A mysterious black aircraft that briefly emerged from a hangar at Long Beach Airport (LGB) has been identified as Aevum’s Ravn X, an unusual autonomous aircraft designed to support space-launch missions.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has acquired an undisclosed stake in Hanjin KAL, the holding company of Korean Air, marking its first known investment in a foreign airline group and setting the stage for a broader strategic partnership.
A Qantas (QF) flight from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) was forced to divert to Christchurch after a suspected engine problem developed shortly after takeoff on Saturday afternoon.
A new commercial aircraft can carry a headline price tag approaching $400 million, but airlines rarely pay anything close to that amount.
Emirates (EK) has strengthened its position in the premium travel market with a new Premium Economy seat, raising fresh questions about why Qatar Airways (QR) continues to operate without a dedicated cabin between Economy and Business Class.
Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker Namal Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested in connection with a long-running investigation into a controversial aircraft procurement deal involving SriLankan Airlines.
Cathay Pacific (CX) has cancelled all passenger flights to and from Dubai (DXB) and Riyadh (RUH) through November 30, 2026, as escalating tensions in the Middle East continue to affect regional air services.
Russia has reportedly rejected El Al’s (LY) plans to launch flights between Israel and St. Petersburg (LED), with the decision allegedly linked to tensions between Moscow and Jerusalem over the operation of Russian carrier Aeroflot.