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Air Peace Restores Key Ibadan-Abuja Route Following Airport Reopening

Air Peace is resuming daily return flights between Ibadan and Abuja starting December 24, 2025, following the Ibadan Airport reopening, enhancing domestic

Dec 20, 20252 min
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Air Peace Restores Key Ibadan-Abuja Route Following Airport Reopening
AIRLINES

Former Olympian Offloaded in Rio for Smoking on Plane During Refueling Stop

Aviation safety norms were violated when a Pakistan hockey manager was offloaded in Rio for smoking inside the plane during refueling.

Dec 20, 20251 min
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Former Olympian Offloaded in Rio for Smoking on Plane During Refueling Stop
SAFETY

Delhi IGI Airport Cancels 177 Flights Amid Severe Fog and AQI Crisis

Severe weather and toxic air quality forced Delhi's IGI Airport to cancel 177 flights and delay over 700 others.

Dec 20, 20252 min
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Delhi IGI Airport Cancels 177 Flights Amid Severe Fog and AQI Crisis
AIRPORTS

Boeing Seeks FAA Waiver to Deliver 35 777F Freighters Before 2028 Deadline.

Boeing is seeking a US FAA waiver to sell 35 777F freighters due to strong customer demand and delays in the 777-8F program.

Dec 20, 20252 min
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Boeing Seeks FAA Waiver to Deliver 35 777F Freighters Before 2028 Deadline.
MANUFACTURING

Air India Express Pilot Grounded After Alleged Assault at Delhi Airport Security

Air India Express grounded a pilot following an alleged assault at Delhi Airport Terminal 1, prompting a Ministry of Civil Aviation probe into crew

Dec 20, 20253 min
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Air India Express Pilot Grounded After Alleged Assault at Delhi Airport Security
AIRLINES

Air India Express Pilot Grounded After Alleged Assault at Delhi Airport

The Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation ordered a formal probe after an Air India Express pilot was grounded for allegedly assaulting a passenger at Delhi

Dec 20, 20251 min
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Air India Express Pilot Grounded After Alleged Assault at Delhi Airport
AIRLINES

Man charged after trying to seize officer's firearm at Melbourne Airport

Federal police charged a UK national at Melbourne Airport after he allegedly tried to seize an officer's holstered firearm.

Dec 20, 20251 min
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Man charged after trying to seize officer's firearm at Melbourne Airport
SAFETY

Dense fog forces cancellation of 130 flights at Delhi IGI Airport.

Dense fog caused Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) in Delhi to cancel 130 flights on Saturday, December 20.

Dec 20, 20251 min
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Dense fog forces cancellation of 130 flights at Delhi IGI Airport.
AIRPORTS

Stolen Cessna 172 Crashes Into Hangar at Van Nuys Airport, Suspect Arrested

[FAA](https://www.faa.gov) and [FBI](https://www.fbi.gov) are investigating a security breach at [Van Nuys Airport](https://www.iflyvny.com) after a

Dec 20, 20252 min
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Stolen Cessna 172 Crashes Into Hangar at Van Nuys Airport, Suspect Arrested
AIRPORTS

IndiGo flight cancellation forces groom to charter private jet to reach wedding

IndiGo's sudden flight cancellation stranded a groom hours before his wedding, prompting him to book an expensive chartered flight to ensure timely

Dec 20, 20251 min
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IndiGo flight cancellation forces groom to charter private jet to reach wedding
AIRLINES

IndiGo starts ₹10,000 compensation payouts for December flight disruptions

IndiGo starts compensating passengers next week with ₹10,000 vouchers after widespread flight disruptions in December.

Dec 20, 20252 min
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IndiGo starts ₹10,000 compensation payouts for December flight disruptions
REGULATORY

Air India Express Suspends Off-Duty Pilot After Assaulting Passenger at Delhi Airport

Air India Express suspended an off-duty pilot immediately following allegations of physically assaulting a passenger at Delhi Airport Terminal 1.

Dec 20, 20252 min
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Air India Express Suspends Off-Duty Pilot After Assaulting Passenger at Delhi Airport
AIRLINES

India's Civil Aviation Ministry mandates strict passenger support during fog delays.

Indian aviation authorities mandate that airlines enhance passenger support, including meals and refunds, during flight delays caused by dense winter fog.

Dec 20, 20252 min
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India's Civil Aviation Ministry mandates strict passenger support during fog delays.
REGULATORY

Is Aviation's Net Zero Goal at Risk After Airbus Hydrogen Delay and SAF Supply

[IATA](https://www.iata.org) data shows Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supply remains critically low at 0.7% of total jet fuel, compounding the challenge

Dec 20, 20253 min
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Is Aviation's Net Zero Goal at Risk After Airbus Hydrogen Delay and SAF Supply
ENVIRONMENTAL

India's First Nature-Themed Airport Terminal Opens in Guwahati, Assam

Guwahati Airport's new Terminal 2, India's first nature-themed facility, opens to boost capacity and regional commerce.

Dec 20, 20252 min
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India's First Nature-Themed Airport Terminal Opens in Guwahati, Assam
AIRPORTS

Canadian ULCC Flair launches twice-weekly flights between Toronto and Montego Bay.

Flair Airlines launched new twice-weekly non-stop service from Toronto to Montego Bay, boosting Jamaica's post-hurricane tourism.

Dec 20, 20251 min
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Canadian ULCC Flair launches twice-weekly flights between Toronto and Montego Bay.
AIRLINES

WestJet inaugurates weekly Vancouver-Guanacaste route using Boeing 737 MAX 8.

WestJet launched its new direct weekly service connecting Vancouver (YVR) and Guanacaste (LIR), Costa Rica.

Dec 20, 20251 min
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WestJet inaugurates weekly Vancouver-Guanacaste route using Boeing 737 MAX 8.
AIRLINES

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet warn of flight disruption as fog hits Delhi Airport

Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet issued advisories warning of flight disruptions due to dense fog affecting Delhi and North Indian airports.

Dec 20, 20252 min
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Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet warn of flight disruption as fog hits Delhi Airport
AIRLINES

PAA DG mandates updated airport content and confirms 2026 Lahore aerodrome opening.

PAA Director General ordered the removal of outdated airport content and confirmed a new Lahore aerodrome opening in 2026.

Dec 20, 20252 min
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PAA DG mandates updated airport content and confirms 2026 Lahore aerodrome opening.
AIRPORTS

Boeing Whistleblower Cites 787 Flaws, Not Pilots, in Deadly Air India Crash

Boeing whistleblower Ed Pierson claims the 787 Dreamliner is an "electrical monster," shifting blame away from pilots in the fatal Air India crash.

Dec 20, 20252 min
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Boeing Whistleblower Cites 787 Flaws, Not Pilots, in Deadly Air India Crash
SAFETY