India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is expected to submit the draft final report into the Air India (AI) Flight AI171 crash to the Supreme Court during the first week of October, marking the next major milestone in the investigation into one of the country’s deadliest aviation disasters.
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Singapore Airlines (SQ) and All Nippon Airways (NH) have moved a step closer to expanding their commercial partnership after Australia’s competition regulator proposed approving a five-year joint venture covering key international passenger markets.
A Ryanair (FR) flight traveling from Faro Airport (FAO), Portugal, to Exeter Airport (EXT), United Kingdom, diverted to Birmingham Airport (BHX) after the flight crew identified an issue that required a longer runway for landing.
A British Airways (BA) Airbus A320 safely landed at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on Wednesday after the flight crew declared an emergency following the discovery of a hydraulic system fault during the aircraft’s final approach.
American Airlines (AA) is facing fresh criticism from its flight attendants after the rollout of a new employee performance tracking application sparked concerns over privacy and workplace transparency.
A flight operated by easyJet (U2) from Tenerife South Airport (TFS), Spain, to Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), United Kingdom, was forced to turn back shortly after departure following a major passenger disturbance onboard.
JetBlue Airways (B6) has emerged as the winning bidder for Spirit Airlines’ former takeoff and landing slots at New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), securing a major expansion opportunity despite repeatedly stating that the airport’s high operating costs have hurt profitability.
Riyadh Air (RX) has unveiled one of the largest fleet expansion announcements at the Farnborough International Airshow, committing to 34 additional widebody aircraft from Boeing and Airbus.
Air India (AI) expects to restore most of the domestic and international capacity it temporarily suspended during the summer from September, marking the end of a three-month network rationalisation prompted by operational and geopolitical challenges.
American Express has announced major changes to its British Airways (BA) American Express Premium Plus Card, reducing the rewards cardholders receive on everyday spending while introducing a revised system for earning British Airways Club tier points.