This Week

Recent developments from the past 7 days

Will Boeing's 47-per-Month 737 MAX Production Boost Air India and Akasa Deliveries?

Facing supply chain delays, Air India and Akasa Air await faster deliveries as Boeing targets a narrow-body jet production rate of 47 per month by next

Dec 23, 20252 min
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Will Boeing's 47-per-Month 737 MAX Production Boost Air India and Akasa Deliveries?
MANUFACTURING

Saskatchewan Airports Report Significant Passenger Uptick Amid Peak Holiday

[Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport](https://skyxe.ca) and [Regina International Airport](https://www.yqr.ca) report a 10-20% passenger

Dec 23, 20253 min
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Saskatchewan Airports Report Significant Passenger Uptick Amid Peak Holiday
AIRPORTS

Record Festive Flight Departures Face UK Christmas Travel Chaos

[Cirium](https://www.cirium.com) data shows **UK Christmas travel** will see record **festive flight departures**, urging passengers to prepare for road,

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Record Festive Flight Departures Face UK Christmas Travel Chaos
AIRPORTS

TSA warns travelers: This common holiday gift must be checked or tossed

The TSA warns travelers that liquid holiday foods like egg nog and preserves violate the 3-1-1 rule, requiring them to be packed in checked bags to avoid

Dec 22, 20253 min
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TSA warns travelers: This common holiday gift must be checked or tossed
REGULATORY

[FAA] Documents Show Starship Debris Endangered Three Airplanes

FAA documents reveal a failed [SpaceX] Starship test flight posed an "extreme safety risk" for three airliners, forcing reroutes to avoid fuel issues.

Dec 22, 20253 min
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[FAA] Documents Show Starship Debris Endangered Three Airplanes
SAFETY

Luxury Escapes and Maldivian Launch First Non-Stop Melbourne to Malé Flight

Maldivian, the national airline, and Luxury Escapes will launch the first non-stop Melbourne-Malé flight in May 2026, cutting travel time by half and

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Luxury Escapes and Maldivian Launch First Non-Stop Melbourne to Malé Flight
AIRLINES

Why Southwest Airlines Now Requires Portable Chargers to Be Visible

Southwest Airlines updated its policy to require portable chargers to be visible, mitigating in-cabin fire risk and setting a new U.S. carrier precedent.

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Why Southwest Airlines Now Requires Portable Chargers to Be Visible
SAFETY

Why Did an Air India Boeing 777 Shut Down an Engine Over Delhi?

DGCA is probing an Air India Boeing 777 engine oil pressure failure after the crew safely returned the flight to Delhi, prompting a thorough maintenance

Dec 22, 20252 min
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Why Did an Air India Boeing 777 Shut Down an Engine Over Delhi?
SAFETY

Which Airlines Had the Worst Delays in 2025? New Report Reveals 161 Years of Waiting.

[Ryanair](https://www.ryanair.com) led the most delayed airlines in 2025, with global flight data revealing a collective 161 years of passenger waiting

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Which Airlines Had the Worst Delays in 2025? New Report Reveals 161 Years of Waiting.
AIRLINES

Can Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL Achieve Commercial Flight in 2026?

The [FAA](https://www.faa.gov) expects early air taxi operations in late 2026 via the eVTOL Integration Pilot Program, but Archer Aviation must first

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Can Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL Achieve Commercial Flight in 2026?
TECHNOLOGY

114 Bird Species Near Vizag Airport Wetland Raise Wildlife Hazard Concerns

The [DGCA](https://www.dgca.gov.in) must address potential bird strike risks at [Vizag Airport](https://www.aai.aero/en/airports/visakhapatnam) after

Dec 22, 20252 min
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114 Bird Species Near Vizag Airport Wetland Raise Wildlife Hazard Concerns
ENVIRONMENTAL

Air India Discovers Boeing 737-200 Cargo Jet Missing for 13 Years at Kolkata.

Air India acknowledged losing a Boeing 737-200 for 13 years at Kolkata airport, leading to substantial parking fees, which highlights gaps in global

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Air India Discovers Boeing 737-200 Cargo Jet Missing for 13 Years at Kolkata.
AIRPORTS

Why Are India's Air Passenger Complaints Soaring to Record Levels?

[DGCA](https://www.dgca.gov.in) data shows flight problems are the main driver of rising passenger complaints in India; the recent [Air India

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Why Are India's Air Passenger Complaints Soaring to Record Levels?
AIRLINES

easyJet Passenger Death Sparks Controversy Over 'Fit to Fly' Certificate

[easyJet](https://www.easyjet.com) faced scrutiny after a passenger with a 'fit to fly' certificate died on a Malaga-Gatwick flight, raising questions

Dec 22, 20253 min
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easyJet Passenger Death Sparks Controversy Over 'Fit to Fly' Certificate
SAFETY

Flair Airlines Denies Boarding Over Unclear Infant and Pet Policy Update

Flair Airlines denied a couple boarding from Abbotsford Airport due to a disputed infant/pet policy, highlighting the need for clearer airline travel

Dec 22, 20252 min
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Flair Airlines Denies Boarding Over Unclear Infant and Pet Policy Update
AIRLINES

Why IndiGo's Turkey B737 Lease Has a Hard Deadline from DGCA

The [DGCA](https://www.dgca.gov.in) granted [IndiGo](https://www.goindigo.in) a final wet lease extension for five B737s from Turkey until March 2026,

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Why IndiGo's Turkey B737 Lease Has a Hard Deadline from DGCA
REGULATORY

Can Wisk Aero's Autonomous eVTOL Be the First FAA-Certified Air Taxi?

FAA candidate Wisk Aero's Gen 6 autonomous eVTOL completed its maiden flight, initiating the first zero-pilot air taxi program to transform urban air

Dec 22, 20252 min
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Can Wisk Aero's Autonomous eVTOL Be the First FAA-Certified Air Taxi?
TECHNOLOGY

Why Are American Airlines Basic Economy Fliers Losing AAdvantage Miles?

American Airlines cut AAdvantage miles and travel perks for Basic Economy tickets, sparking passenger loyalty concerns over the new airline revenue

Dec 22, 20252 min
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Why Are American Airlines Basic Economy Fliers Losing AAdvantage Miles?
AIRLINES

Air India Express Pilot Incident: Passenger CT Scan Reveals Nasal Fracture

Air India Express removed a pilot after a Delhi Airport scuffle; the passenger reported a displaced nasal fracture, prompting a police complaint and

Dec 22, 20252 min
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Air India Express Pilot Incident: Passenger CT Scan Reveals Nasal Fracture
AIRLINES

Cathay Pacific Unlocks Up to 8,000 Bonus Miles Ex-HKG for Early 2026 Travel

Cathay Pacific launched a bonus miles offer (2,000-8,000) for round-trip flights ex-HKG to counter yield pressure and stimulate early 2026 travel demand.

Dec 22, 20253 min
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Cathay Pacific Unlocks Up to 8,000 Bonus Miles Ex-HKG for Early 2026 Travel
AIRLINES