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Recent developments from the past 7 days

Cabin Crew Insider Reveals Surprising Actions Banned While Wearing Airline Uniform

Airline professional standards strictly prohibit flight attendants from public displays of affection, smoking, and drinking alcohol in uniform, ensuring a

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Cabin Crew Insider Reveals Surprising Actions Banned While Wearing Airline Uniform
AIRLINES

Obstacle Removal Clears Path for BPIA's Critical ILS CAT-2 Upgrade

DGCA approval for Biju Patnaik International Airport's ILS CAT-2 was delayed by obstructions; BMC's tree cutting now mitigates bird strike risk and clears

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Obstacle Removal Clears Path for BPIA's Critical ILS CAT-2 Upgrade
AIRPORTS

Toxic Cabin Air Fears Grow as Probe Links Fumes to Severe Crew Illness and Death

The FAA faces pressure to mandate a standardized reporting system and onboard air quality detectors following a probe linking commercial aircraft fume

Dec 23, 20253 min
Toxic Cabin Air Fears Grow as Probe Links Fumes to Severe Crew Illness and Death
SAFETY

Turkish LCC Pegasus Airlines Lands Chelsea FC Partnership for Global Reach

Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye's low-cost carrier, secured a multi-year deal as Chelsea FC's official airline, leveraging the club's global brand to support

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Turkish LCC Pegasus Airlines Lands Chelsea FC Partnership for Global Reach
BUSINESS

How United Airlines Flies Children to Their Wishes During the Holiday Season

United Airlines addresses the high airfare costs for over 75% of Make-A-Wish travel wishes, using its nearly 40-year partnership to provide critical

Dec 23, 20253 min
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How United Airlines Flies Children to Their Wishes During the Holiday Season
AIRLINES

Why Did IndiGo Cancel 50 Flights Hitting Mumbai and Delhi Operations?

IndiGo cancelled 50 flights across major airports due to ongoing operational disruptions, while the DGCA investigates manpower and rostering systems.

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Why Did IndiGo Cancel 50 Flights Hitting Mumbai and Delhi Operations?
AIRLINES

How Apple's built-in flight tracking on iPhone and Mac reveals real-time status.

iOS and macOS users bypass third-party apps for flight status, as Apple's data detectors instantly retrieve real-time gate and delay information,

Dec 23, 20253 min
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How Apple's built-in flight tracking on iPhone and Mac reveals real-time status.
TECHNOLOGY

Can Scientific AI Be Certified? Professor Drikakis Outlines Flightline Pathway.

Aviation faces AI certification hurdles; Professor Drikakis proposed a V&V pathway for physics-informed models and digital twins, accelerating safe,

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Can Scientific AI Be Certified? Professor Drikakis Outlines Flightline Pathway.
TECHNOLOGY

easyJet Passenger Death: Former Crew Reveals the Stark Reality of In-Flight

Following a Malaga to Gatwick easyJet flight incident, a former crew member detailed the stark reality of passenger deaths; airlines follow strict IATA

Dec 23, 20253 min
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easyJet Passenger Death: Former Crew Reveals the Stark Reality of In-Flight
AIRLINES

Record-Setting Holiday Travel Faces Major Delays Amid West Coast Floods and

The TSA anticipates a record 44.3 million air travelers, but severe weather, including West Coast floods and Northeast snow, is causing thousands of

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Record-Setting Holiday Travel Faces Major Delays Amid West Coast Floods and
AIRPORTS

Emirates A380 Gets Rudolph's Red Nose at DXB: Why the 'Sleigh380' is Going Viral.

Emirates transformed its Airbus A380 into the "Sleigh380" using handcrafted VFX, creating a viral holiday campaign that highlights craft over AI in

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Emirates A380 Gets Rudolph's Red Nose at DXB: Why the 'Sleigh380' is Going Viral.
AIRLINES

IndiGo Leases 7 Aircraft from Qatar Airways and Freebird to Solve Domestic

India's largest carrier, IndiGo, is wet-leasing seven aircraft from Qatar Airways and Freebird Airlines to counter capacity loss from grounded Airbus

Dec 23, 20253 min
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IndiGo Leases 7 Aircraft from Qatar Airways and Freebird to Solve Domestic
AIRLINES

Russian Scientists Unveil New Alloy: Will It Boost Aircraft Engine Durability?

NUST MISIS scientists developed a new composite material, 6x more wear-resistant than base alloys, promising longer service life for turbine and

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Russian Scientists Unveil New Alloy: Will It Boost Aircraft Engine Durability?
MANUFACTURING

Which Swire Pacific Veteran Will Chair Cathay Pacific's Next Era?

Cathay Pacific Chairman Patrick Healy will retire in May 2026, prompting a leadership change; Swire Pacific's Guy Bradley will take the helm to guide the

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Which Swire Pacific Veteran Will Chair Cathay Pacific's Next Era?
AIRLINES

OAG Ranks Dubai International Airport First; Where Does Delhi's IGI Land?

The Official Airline Guide (OAG) reports Dubai International Airport is the world's busiest, leading a surge in global passenger demand that elevates

Dec 23, 20253 min
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OAG Ranks Dubai International Airport First; Where Does Delhi's IGI Land?
AIRPORTS

Air India Express Pilot Suspended as Delhi Police Probe IGI Airport Assault

Air India Express suspended an off-duty pilot after an alleged assault at IGI Airport, prompting a Delhi Police FIR and a Ministry of Civil Aviation

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Air India Express Pilot Suspended as Delhi Police Probe IGI Airport Assault
AIRLINES

ECOWAS Slashes Air Travel Costs: Will West Africa See a Passenger Boom?

ECOWAS will eliminate air transport taxes and cut charges by 25% starting January 2026, aiming to drop fares by up to 40% and boost regional passenger

Dec 23, 20253 min
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ECOWAS Slashes Air Travel Costs: Will West Africa See a Passenger Boom?
REGULATORY

Wheels Up Secures $40M Cash, Launches Gogo Galileo HDX Wi-Fi on Phenom 300 Fleet

Wheels Up completed a strategic sale-leaseback and launched Gogo Galileo HDX Wi-Fi to fund 2026 fleet expansion and elevate the private jet experience.

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Wheels Up Secures $40M Cash, Launches Gogo Galileo HDX Wi-Fi on Phenom 300 Fleet
BUSINESS

Centrum Air Kazan–Tashkent Flight Delayed 27 Hours: Why Were 214 Passengers Stranded?

Centrum Air's Kazan–Tashkent flight was delayed over 27 hours due to a technical issue and sanctions-related repair, stranding 214 passengers before

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Centrum Air Kazan–Tashkent Flight Delayed 27 Hours: Why Were 214 Passengers Stranded?
AIRLINES

Why 30% of Flights in Spain Were Delayed in 2025, Per Flightright Data

Flightright's 2025 analysis shows 30.28% of Spain's flights were delayed, a 10-point jump, challenging airlines and highlighting the need for stronger EC

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Why 30% of Flights in Spain Were Delayed in 2025, Per Flightright Data
AIRLINES