This Week

Recent developments from the past 7 days

Why are Chennai-Tamil Nadu Domestic Airfares Surging Fourfold This Festive Season?

DGCA oversight is critical as a severe flight shortage from Chennai to southern Tamil Nadu has caused airfares to quadruple, forcing detours via Bengaluru.

Dec 23, 20253 min
Airfare HikeChennai AirportDGCADomestic Flights IndiaFestive Travel
Why are Chennai-Tamil Nadu Domestic Airfares Surging Fourfold This Festive Season?
BUSINESS

Al-Shabaab Pilot Plotter Cholo Abdi Abdullah Gets Life for Hijacking Conspiracy.

Al-Shabaab operative Cholo Abdi Abdullah was sentenced to life for plotting to hijack a commercial airliner and crash it into Atlanta's Bank of America

Dec 23, 20253 min
Aviation SecurityTerrorismAl-ShabaabPilot TrainingFAA
Al-Shabaab Pilot Plotter Cholo Abdi Abdullah Gets Life for Hijacking Conspiracy.
SAFETY

Brisbane Airport Unveils New Plane Spotting Hub Featuring Retired Fokker F28 Tail

Brisbane Airport (BNE) announced a new 2026 plane spotting hub featuring a retired Fokker F28 Fellowship tail, honoring Queensland's regional jet history

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Brisbane Airport Unveils New Plane Spotting Hub Featuring Retired Fokker F28 Tail
AIRPORTS

Record Holiday Travel Surge Triggers Flight Chaos at Major US Airports

Record-breaking holiday air travel has led to thousands of flight delays and cancellations across major US airports, straining the FAA and airline

Dec 23, 20253 min
Aviation OperationsFlight DelaysAirport CongestionHoliday TravelFAA
Record Holiday Travel Surge Triggers Flight Chaos at Major US Airports
AIRPORTS

Thai Airways Takes Delivery of First Airbus A321neo from AerCap for Fleet Renewal

Thai Airways addresses fleet modernization needs by leasing ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft from AerCap, significantly boosting global competitiveness and

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Thai Airways Takes Delivery of First Airbus A321neo from AerCap for Fleet Renewal
AIRLINES

InterCaribbean Airways Launches New Nonstop Service to St. Kitts from San Juan Hub

InterCaribbean Airways launched twice-weekly nonstop service from San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) to St. Kitts (SKB), enhancing Eastern Caribbean regional

Dec 23, 20252 min
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InterCaribbean Airways Launches New Nonstop Service to St. Kitts from San Juan Hub
AIRLINES

Why is FAAN Warning Airport Staff Against Extortion as Festive Travel Surges?

FAAN warns airport staff nationwide against extortion and harassment due to festive travel surge, aiming to ensure a seamless and professional passenger

Dec 23, 20253 min
FAANNigeria AirportsAviation SecurityFestive TravelExtortion
Why is FAAN Warning Airport Staff Against Extortion as Festive Travel Surges?
AIRPORTS

Does SpaceX Starship Threaten Airspace Safety for Florida Flights?

FAA documents revealed Starship debris posed an extreme safety risk to commercial flights, forcing SpaceX to defend its safety protocols ahead of Florida

Dec 23, 20253 min
SpaceXStarshipFAAAirspace SafetyCommercial Spaceflight
Does SpaceX Starship Threaten Airspace Safety for Florida Flights?
SAFETY

Why Did Italy's Regulator Fine [Ryanair](https://www.ryanair.com) €255.8M Over

Italy's AGCM fined Ryanair €255.8M for abusing its dominant position by blocking third-party booking access, aiming to restore competition and consumer

Dec 23, 20253 min
RyanairAGCMAntitrustAirline DistributionOnline Travel Agencies
Why Did Italy's Regulator Fine [Ryanair](https://www.ryanair.com) €255.8M Over
REGULATORY

easyJet Flight Halted: Family Allegedly Boarded Deceased Passenger in Wheelchair.

easyJet flight EZY8070 returned to the gate after crew found a deceased passenger, raising concerns about special assistance procedures and airline

Dec 23, 20253 min
easyJetPassenger SafetyAviation RegulationSpecial AssistanceFlight Delay
easyJet Flight Halted: Family Allegedly Boarded Deceased Passenger in Wheelchair.
SAFETY

New Mega-Airport Set to Launch: Will Navi Mumbai International Ease Mumbai

Mumbai airport congestion is set for relief as the new Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) launches December 25, boosting regional connectivity and

Dec 23, 20252 min
Navi Mumbai International AirportNMIAIndia AviationAirport OperationsCIDCO
New Mega-Airport Set to Launch: Will Navi Mumbai International Ease Mumbai
AIRPORTS

US Sanctions Strand Millions: Why Venezuela Relies on Just 20 Aging Aircraft

Conviasa and local carriers struggle as US sanctions and an FAA warning cut Venezuela's air links, plunging weekly passenger traffic from 15,000 to 2,000.

Dec 23, 20253 min
VenezuelaConviasaUS SanctionsAir TrafficAviation Safety
US Sanctions Strand Millions: Why Venezuela Relies on Just 20 Aging Aircraft
AIRLINES

Which Domestic Route is the World's Busiest in 2025, According to OAG Data?

OAG data confirms Seoul Gimpo to Jeju Island is the world's busiest air route, highlighting Asia-Pacific's dominance in domestic flight capacity and

Dec 23, 20253 min
Airline RoutesOAGAsia-Pacific AviationDomestic FlightsAirport Capacity
Which Domestic Route is the World's Busiest in 2025, According to OAG Data?
AIRLINES

American Airlines Adds Two New Daily Routes From Boston Logan on Embraer E175.

American Airlines is launching new daily service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Nantucket (ACK) and Madison (MSN) starting June 18,

Dec 23, 20252 min
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American Airlines Adds Two New Daily Routes From Boston Logan on Embraer E175.
AIRLINES

Cathie Wood bets big on flying cars, adding $3.6M in Archer Aviation

Cathie Wood's ARK Invest bought 446,848 shares of Archer Aviation, signaling conviction in the eVTOL market's growth and the future of urban air mobility.

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Cathie Wood bets big on flying cars, adding $3.6M in Archer Aviation
TECHNOLOGY

Cathie Wood's $3.6M Archer Bet Signals New Conviction in eVTOL Air Taxis

As eVTOL aircraft near certification, Cathie Wood invested $3.6M in Archer Aviation, signaling conviction that air taxis will disrupt urban transport and

Dec 23, 20253 min
eVTOLArcher AviationUrban Air MobilityFAA CertificationAdvanced Air Mobility
Cathie Wood's $3.6M Archer Bet Signals New Conviction in eVTOL Air Taxis
TECHNOLOGY

Arif Habib Group Buys [Pakistan International Airlines](https://www.piac.com.pk)

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was sold to the Arif Habib Group for PKR 135 billion, a key step to meet IMF demands and fund the carrier's urgent

Dec 23, 20253 min
PIA PrivatizationArif Habib GroupPakistan AviationIMF BailoutAirline Restructuring
Arif Habib Group Buys [Pakistan International Airlines](https://www.piac.com.pk)
BUSINESS

Record Passenger Traffic Caps Year for Belfast Airports During Christmas Rush

Civil Aviation Authority data shows Belfast airports saw record passenger traffic during the Christmas rush, capping a year where volumes exceeded

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Record Passenger Traffic Caps Year for Belfast Airports During Christmas Rush
AIRPORTS

Ghana's New National Airline Roadmap Submitted: Will it Create a West Africa

Ghana's Transport Ministry task force submitted a critical report to President Mahama, outlining a roadmap for a new national airline to boost regional

Dec 23, 20253 min
Ghana AviationNational CarrierWest Africa Air TransportAirline DevelopmentJohn Mahama
Ghana's New National Airline Roadmap Submitted: Will it Create a West Africa
AIRLINES

How Does Nigeria's Airport Police Command Protect Air Travelers and Facilities?

The Airport Police Command, a specialized Nigerian unit, ensures passenger safety and security by policing all international and domestic airports,

Dec 23, 20253 min
Nigeria AviationAirport SecurityAirport Police CommandAviation LawICAO
How Does Nigeria's Airport Police Command Protect Air Travelers and Facilities?
AIRPORTS