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.
Airlines news
France plans to have at least 47 Rafale fighter jets in the new F5 configuration by 2035 as Paris accelerates the modernisation of its combat aviation and nuclear deterrence capabilities.
United Airlines (UA) will resume nonstop flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) on September 8, marking the carrier’s return to Israel after a suspension linked to the conflict involving Iran.
Delta Air Lines (DL) is cutting four domestic routes from its winter schedule, removing services from New York and Las Vegas before the end of 2026.
A Delta Air Lines passenger secured a Delta One business class upgrade for just $17.34 on a more than 15-hour flight from Atlanta to Seoul.
A London-bound Virgin Atlantic (VS) flight carrying approximately 270 passengers returned to Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR), on Sunday after developing a technical issue shortly after takeoff.
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.
IndiGo (6E) is set to expand its international network with daily flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, from November 2026.
United Airlines (UA) is warning flight attendants that they could face termination for manipulating the carrier’s trip-trading system to secure pay protection while avoiding work.
An American Airlines (AA) passenger was arrested after an alleged midair disturbance forced the aircraft to divert to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on September 3.