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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Russia has reportedly rejected El Al’s (LY) plans to launch flights between Israel and St. Petersburg (LED), with the decision allegedly linked to tensions between Moscow and Jerusalem over the operation of Russian carrier Aeroflot.
A 22-year-old woman has accused a fellow passenger of sexually assaulting her after she lost consciousness during a Ryanair (FR) flight from Malta to Nantes, France (NTE).
Riyadh Air (RX) has shared new photos showing its first Airbus A321neo taking shape during final assembly at Airbus’ facility in Hamburg, Germany.
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.
AirAsia and Pegasus Airlines have launched a new codeshare partnership designed to connect Southeast Asia with Europe through Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW).
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.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned airlines, aviation insurers and foreign governments that Russian airspace is becoming increasingly dangerous because of continuing Ukrainian drone activity.
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will increase its direct London service from four to seven flights per week from October 27, strengthening its presence on a key Pakistan-UK air route.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has failed to secure a formal commitment from an Indian airline to operate from Western Sydney International Airport (WSI), despite holding talks with Air India (AI) representatives during his four-day trade mission to India.