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.
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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.
Ethiopian Airlines (ET) is reportedly nearing an agreement with Boeing for up to 10 long-haul freighters as the African carrier accelerates its cargo expansion strategy.
Cathay Pacific (CX) will introduce its refreshed Aria Suite Business Class to Perth from 26 October 2026, giving passengers on selected flights to Hong Kong a new premium cabin experience.
A Delta Air Lines (DL) Boeing 757-300 returned to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) shortly after departure on August 31 after a first officer experienced a medical emergency.
Former Air New Zealand (NZ) chief executive Rob Fyfe has criticised Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for publicly attacking the airline after it reported a NZ$242 million net loss for the 2026 financial year.
A 24-year-old man allegedly stole a Cessna 172 from Kalocsa Airport and flew toward the Paks Nuclear Power Plant in Hungary on August 29, triggering a military response.
Delta Air Lines (DL) has faced back-to-back disruptions on its Lagos-Atlanta service, leaving passengers dealing with cancellations, rebooking difficulties and extended delays.
Russia’s attempt to regain control of a giant cargo aircraft stranded at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) has suffered another setback after a Canadian Federal Court judge rejected Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ (VI) challenge to the sanctions keeping the aircraft grounded.
Former Air India (AI) chief executive Campbell Wilson is set to return to a senior aviation leadership role after Air New Zealand (NZ) announced plans to appoint him to its board of directors.