Police were called to meet an Alaska Airlines (AS) flight after a passenger allegedly triggered a smoke alarm by vaping mid-air.
International Aviation News
Virgin Atlantic boosts London Heathrow-Bangalore flights to 13 weekly from June 2026, with major network changes across North America, South Asia, and beyond.
Air New Zealand reports three flight turnbacks and cancellations impacting Pacific routes and stranding passengers in Auckland.
Iberia launches Madrid–Newark daily flights via A321XLR, boosting New York capacity 43% and targeting corporate travelers with faster Manhattan access.
Singapore Airlines (SQ), has extended the suspension of its flights between Singapore and Dubai due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Korean Air (KE) will introduce an emergency management system starting in April as rising fuel costs linked to tensions in the Middle East place increasing pressure on airline operations.
Qantas Airways (QF) has formally applied for unlimited passenger capacity on routes between Australia and Canada, following the rollout of a new open-skies agreement.
Canada has awarded defense contracts worth approximately C$1.5 billion to L3Harris Technologies (LHX) and Airbus SE to support its next-generation military aircraft fleet.
iGA Istanbul Airport (IST) has expanded its Northern European connectivity as Scandinavian Airlines (SK) or SAS launched direct flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) on March 27, 2026.
Emirates (EK), one of the world’s largest long-haul carriers, has temporarily removed its Airbus A380 from 15 international routes operating out of Dubai International Airport (DXB).