An Air New Zealand (NZ) service from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Perth Airport (PER) was forced to return shortly after departure due to an engineering issue.
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Qatar Airways (QR) will introduce all-economy Airbus A321neos in a 236-seat configuration.
Air France (AF) has begun installing Starlink Wi-Fi on its aircraft, beginning with its Embraer E190 regional jets.
Boeing and Macquarie AirFinance have announced a direct order for 30 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft.
JetBlue Airways (B6) and United Airlines (UA) have completed the US Department of Transportation (DOT) review of their joint “Blue Sky” collaboration.
India’s DGCA has closed 32 airports, including Srinagar and Amritsar, for civilian flights until May 15, due to India-Pakistan tensions.
India’s largest carrier, IndiGo Airlines (6E), appears to be eyeing Scandinavia as a potential European country.
Gurugram-headquartered Indian LCC, SpiceJet (SG), plans to bring 3 of its 7 grounded Boeing 737 MAX aircraft back into service by April 2025. It is a bold approach given the current industry situation.
China a dominant nation is hell-bent on positioning itself as a world economic power which is further accentuated by its latest venture in constructing the world’s largest artificial island airport in Dalian.
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) now holds a 15% stake in FGP TopCo, parent of Heathrow Airport Holdings. This acquisition aligns with PIF’s strategy to diversify investments and prioritize essential infrastructure, strengthening Heathrow’s role among leading global airports.